San Francisco Shakespeare in the Park 

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Presidio
Main Post Parade Ground Lawn
McLaren Park
Jerry Garcia Amphitheater
40 John F. Shelley Drive
 

sfshakes.org

 Shakespeare in the Park is performed by San Francisco Shakespeare Festival - No reservations required. Just show up. No seating is provided. Blankets and low chairs  6" off the ground or less, and a backrest no taller than shoulder height) are welcome. Tall chairs are permitted as indicated by the sign in the meadow in order to minimize the impact on the view of the stage.

Free Shakespeare in the Park began in 1983, with its debut

"Our mission is to make the words and themes of Shakespeare accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, financial status, or education level."

The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival is rooted in the arts. Like-minded actors, volunteers and the community support this 501(c)3 non-profit organization that began in 1983, a mere decade after pioneers such as Professor Ben Schneider (Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin) began creating a computer database of Shakespeare materials that were at risk of being lost to the world. His SITAR project and San Francisco Shakespeare Festival are among the world's contributions to keeping William Shakespeare's works alive long after the English poet & author died in 1616 at the age of 54.

PROGRAMS Free Shakespeare in the Park: annual productions in San Francisco, Pleasanton, Cupertino and possibly other cities, from July to October.

• Shakespeare On Tour: affordable high-quality school touring program with 200 annual performances to over 30,000 students in California.
• Tailor-Made Residencies: tailor-made curriculum & collaboration with classroom teachers for an immersive student experience that they'll never forget! The Bay Area
• Shakespeare Camps: for young students age 4 to 18 to study Shakespeare in a fun, supportive atmosphere and teach them the necessary skills to perform his work.
• Midnight Shakespeare: for at-risk youth to learn communication skills, performance skills, discipline, and teamwork through Shakespeare.
• Shakespeare for All: in four Central Valley communities -- Salida, Madera, Chowchilla and Modesto -- , anchored at their local library.