 Welcome to Shakespeare Santa Cruz – the 28th Season!
As many of you know, the economic realities of our nation, our state, and our university have had an enormous impact on SSC. Despite our troubles, which are certainly challenging, and by no means over, we have persevered. Admittedly, there was a period of time when we were not sure we'd be seeing you again in 2009. Then we heard you say loud and clear that live theatre in Santa Cruz is important and valued. We are so pleased to now be able to give back to you, our supporters and patrons, a magnificent season in the creative vein that is the hallmark of a ‘Shakespeare Santa Cruz summer.’
Three plays, three dynamic directors, a company of gifted actors and hundreds of behind-the-scenes artisans are coming to Santa Cruz to make it all happen again – both for, and because of, you.
The ethereal mischief and magic of A Midsummer Night's Dream offers a quintessential Shakespeare Santa Cruz "Glen experience," marrying the play's themes with the stunning natural beauty of the redwoods. The stark drama and political wrangling of Julius Caesar explores how a nation's fate is dependent on the vagaries of human will. And finally, the Bay Area première of Donald Margulies' fanciful romp Shipwrecked! An Entertainment – The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told By Himself) embraces theatrical storytelling in its truest and purest form - and takes us along on a wild and exciting ride.
We are a theatre that never rests on its laurels nor underestimates its obligation to engage our intelligent and curious constituency. While there may be more bumps along our road, we are committed now more than ever to bringing you the very best of what Shakespeare Santa Cruz has to offer, in 2009 and for many, many seasons to come.
We invite you to join us as we navigate these challenging waters. With your support, SSC will move into a bright and brilliant future!
Marco Barricelli, Artistic Director
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