Shakespeare by the Sea (SBTS) is a nonprofit organization that was launched in 1998 by Producing Artistic Director Lisa Coffi. Partnerships with local city organizations enabled us to offer the performances for free. The first season was tremendously successful - over 3,000 people attended the nine performances at what was then an unused facility in the park.
Since then, SBTS has blossomed. We now present a repertory season that runs for 9 weeks - 5 weeks in San Pedro and 4 weeks in other venues throughout LA and Orange County. Our performances remain admission free. SBTS is the only company in California doing what we do. Each summer, the company tours to 14 or 15 cities for a total of 34 to 36 performances.
In one of the earliest of his Roman plays, Shakespeare explores the opposing dynamics of democracy and tyranny. Julius Caesar is a swift and enthralling political thriller where ambition and patriotism go head to head.
Polliwog Park is located at 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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