SCS In The Press

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Announces First-ever Spring Production

January 8, 2026

Vincent by Leonard Nimoy Stars SCS Artistic Director Charles Pasternak Santa Cruz Shakespeare (SCS) today announced its expansion in year-round programming with a special spring engagement of Vincent, the acclaimed…

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Santa Cruz Shakespeare + Santa Cruz Gives = Bringing Shakespeare to Every Student

November 19, 2025

Santa Cruz Shakespeare + Santa Cruz Gives = Bringing Shakespeare to Every Student November 19 – December 31, 2025 Minimum gift: $5 Link to give: https://santacruzgives.org/nonprofit/santacruzshakespeare This year, Santa Cruz…

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A scene from "Master Harold" ...and the Boys

Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s Production of “Master Harold”…and the boys by Athol Fugard Opens Sept. 5

August 27, 2025

August 27, 2025 – SANTA CRUZ, CA—Santa Cruz Shakespeare (SCS), a nationally recognized professional theatre company in Santa Cruz County with deep local roots that go back more than 40…

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A group of kids with their Santa Cruz Shakespeare instructors and the Shakes EDU logo

Enrollment Open for Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s “ShakesEDU” Fall Classes for Local Youth

August 5, 2025

Acting, writing, production and a taste of hip-hop offered August 5, 2025 – SANTA CRUZ, CA—Santa Cruz Shakespeare (SCS), a nationally recognized professional theatre company in Santa Cruz County with…

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Monday Night Revels

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Announces New “Monday Night Revels” Featuring Music, Comedy & Drag Performances

July 2, 2025

Tickets on sale now for one-night only guest performances this summer at The Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park   July 2, 2025 – SANTA CRUZ, CA—Santa Cruz Shakespeare (SCS), a…

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Portraits of the actors and directors featured in the 2025 SCS Summer Season

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Announces Cast & Production Team for 2025 Summer and Fall Season

June 17, 2025

Tickets on sale now for outdoor productions of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Pericles, the musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, and Athol Fugard’s “Master…

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