Cal Shakes Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare, directed by Joel Sass, June 1-26

For the first time in our 38-year history, Cal Shakes presents Titus Andronicus, the young Shakespeare’s virtuosic spin on the revenge tragedies popular in his day. Associate Artist James Carpenter will play the title character; Joel Sass (Pericles, Macbeth) will return to direct. “It’s about a society torn apart, and how its citizens attempt to knit themselves together again,” says Sass. “Titus is one of Shakespeare’s oldest plays, but it is undeniably a play for our time: a sophisticated blend of heart-stopping drama and pitch black humor.”

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Special Series

Enrich your Cal Shakes experience by attending one of the following special subscription series:

Previews (Series AA, A, B) Be a part of the process by seeing the show before opening night at deeply discounted prices.

Opening Nights (Series C) Attend the opening night and mingle with the cast at a post-show dessert reception.

Tasting Series (Series BB, E, K, L, V, R) Sample some of the Bay Area’s finest food and drink for free before the performance on these special nights. Yes, we said FREE!

Meet the Artists Matinees (Series D, Q) Performances with lively post-show discussions with members of the cast. 

Behind the Scenes (Series F) Attend an intimate pre-show event where you’ll chat with members of the cast while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and wine, then be our guest for an exclusive backstage tour, followed by a catered picnic dinner. Experience this special evening for $45 per event or $160 for the series (exclusive of subscription price).

InSight Matinees (Series J) Performances featuring a post-show conversation with the dramaturg exploring the world of the play.


Plays, dates, and artists are subject to change.