The 43rd season of Free Shakespeare in the Park features "The Two Gentlemen of Verona", directed by Ely Sonny Orquiza, celebrating Shakespeare's works without cost. This adaptation tells the story of two friends from a small Midwestern town navigating their dreams of success and love in California, exploring themes of self-invention and the associated costs. The production is free, requiring no reservations or tickets, and is designed for communal enjoyment. Performances are held outdoors with accessible seating options, set in a woodland venue in San Francisco's McLaren Park.
Our 43rd season of Free Shakespeare in the Park brings you Shakespeare's romantic comedy "The Two Gentlemen of Verona", directed by Ely Sonny Orquiza. Since 1983, as part of SF Shakes' mission to make Shakespeare accessible to all, we've brought our Free Shakes production to audiences around the SF Bay Area; no tickets or Shakespeare experience required!
In this summer's production, two young men journey from a small Midwestern town - rooted in simplicity and tradition - to the alluring promise of California, where dreams are made and shattered in equal measure. The two friends who venture westward confront their inner conflicts as they are seduced by the possibilities of love, success, and reinvention.
Grounded in the spirit of exploration, this adaptation captures the quintessential drive for self-invention, while acknowledging the costs that often accompany it. All shows are free to the public.
Garcia Amphitheater is located in San Francisco's McLaren Park, off John F. Shelley Dr. between Cambridge St. and Mansell St. The venue is set back in the woods and not visible from the street; look for signs denoting the amphitheater parking lots.
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