2025
The Eleven We Missed?
A reading
On Sunday, July 20, we will be sharing a reading of a brand new play and we’d like you to join us.
2026 marks our 60th anniversary as a producer of Shakespeare. In our research over the plays we’ve produced during that time, we discovered that, out of the 37 plays in the Shakespeare Canon, we’ve produced (in one fashion or another) 26 of them. For a company that did not set out to complete the canon, this is pretty cool. So Luther Hanson, Festival Director, took on a project to turn those eleven plays in a brand new play. Feedback is key to a plays evolution, and we’d love to have yours!
What: By Looking Back What I Have Left Behind: A Brief Journey Through Eleven Plays We Missed.
When: Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Where: Art Court Theatre at Sacramento City Campus.
How: Reserve a spot and maybe even make a donationA Midsummer Night’s Dream
We are excited to perform in the Art Court Theatre this summer for you. We hope you will join us!
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by William Shakespeare
Directed by Christine Nicholson & Lori Ann DeLappe-Grondin
“Give me your hands if we be friends, and Robin shall restore amends.” Robin “Puck” Goodfellow
In this roller-disco remix of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, neon Athens pulses to synth-pop as four tangled lovers skate into a forest ruled by sparkling fairies and mischief. Oberon and Titania feud fabulously, glam-rock Puck stirs glittery chaos, and a troupe of bumbling actors sets the stage for Bottom’s transformation into a disco-donkey heartthrob. With mirror balls, mistaken identities, and enchanted love spun to an ‘80s beat, the magic breaks at dawn as everyone grooves into their glittery finale.
Performance Dates: July 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, & 27
Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays: Performance at 7:30 pm
Sundays: Performances at 2:00 pm
Location: Art Court Theatre, Sacramento City College, located closest to 12th Ave. & Parking Lot K.
Advisory: This production uses strobe lights, loud 80’s music, and a disco ball.
Your visit: The theatre temperatures can vary as we have larger audiences – with this in mind, it is recommended that you bring a light jacket just in case it gets too cold, or a hand fan (no electric devices) to cool if it is too warm. We do not have direct control over the system and a call-in may not always solve it in time. Doors and house open 30 minutes prior to curtain.
The Interns are Back!
Experience Shakespeare like never before in Tom Stoppard’s riotous The Fifteen Minute Hamlet! This whirlwind comedy distills the Bard’s greatest tragedy into a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud 13-minute romp—plus a two-minute encore! Six actors, countless characters, and nonstop hilarity make this the perfect bite-sized theatrical delight for any stage.
Join our interns and some company members as they bring this story to life.
Saturday, July 12, 12:00 pm, Art Court Theatre
Cast
Hamlet: Evan Welliver-Thomas
Ophelia: Sarah Coquia
Marcellus, Bernardo, Laertes, Horatio: Michele Bat Ireedui
Gertrude: Caylin Bach
Francisco, Osric, Fortinbras, Gravedigger, Ghost: Jonathan Plon
Shakespeare, Claudius, Polonius: Nick FriedrichTickets: pay what you will (donation)
SSF 2025 Auditions
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Xanadu!
Auditions for our summer festival 2025!!
When
Tuesday & Wednesday, May 13 & 14, 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Where
What
All: Sign up for auditions. Walk-ins are welcome as long as we have time.
New to the festival: Prepare a 1 to 1 1/2 Shakespearean minute monologue not from Midsummer. Monologues will audition first on May 13 and May 14 (as needed.) Cold readings will follow the monologues.
Returning actors: You do not need to do a monologue. Cold readings will begin around 8pm on May 13.
Callbacks: TBARehearsals and Performances
Usually Mon – Fri, 6:30 – 10:30 pm (subject to change)
Tech: June 27, 2025, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Dress/Tech Week: June 30 – July 3, 6:00 – 11:00 pm
Opening: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 6:00 pm call, 7:30 pm curtain
Performances: July 5, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 at 7:30 pm; July 6, 13, 20, 27 at 2:00 pm.
All performances will be held in the Art Court Theatre.Who
We are looking for 25 actors of all backgrounds. At this time, all roles are open. Should we choose to precast anything, we will announce it here.
What
Please bring a headshot, resume, and conflicts to auditions. See the tentative schedule for more details.
All participants are required to register for a minimum of 1 unit in our theatre performance series. More information will be given to the cast and crew after casting is complete.
Questions? Email Lori Ann.
🎭 Step into the Spotlight with the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival! 🌟
Since the early 60s, the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival has been bringing the magic of live theatre to our community – and YOU can be a part of it!
Are you passionate about theatre?
Ready to dive into the action and learn the ropes behind the scenes? Apply for our High School Internship and get hands-on experience in bringing a Shakespeare play to life! Whether performing in a showcase on the main stage or helping to crew the show, this is your chance to learn from the best in the business.
What’s in it for YOU?
- Workshops in Voice, Movement, Shakespeare, Stage Combat, and more!
- College credit and community service hours are available.
- Real-world experience in all aspects of theatre production – from acting to tech.
- A chance to perform or take charge on the crew of a major Shakespeare production!
Don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the world of theatre at one of Sacramento’s longest-running festivals! Apply now and take your love for theatre to the next level. 🎬✨
