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Central Coast Shakespeare Festival "All The World's a Stage" Wine available for purchase on site. May bring food, there will also be food available for purchase on site. Both of them.

Great Comedy for Festival Season in 2016:

"The Importance of Being Earnest" - Plays July 14 - July 30, 2016
"Romeo and Juliet" Plays July 22 - Aug. 6, 2015

Go to our ticket page for exact dates, and times: http://www.centralcoastshakespeare.org/ #!buy-tickets/c8f6

No outside alcohol. Company Overview:

The Central Coast Shakespeare Festival presents live, outdoor Shakespeare and other classic pl

ays at the Filipponi Ranch, located at the end of San Joaquin Drive in San Luis Obispo, on the Central Coast of California. Mission:
The Central Coast Shakespeare Festival is committed to providing professional, entertaining productions of Shakespeare's work as well as other timeless and classical stories. We believe...
We believe in nurturing future theatre going audiences by presenting live theatre in a beautiful outdoor setting. We believe in providing local artists the opportunity to work alongside visiting professionals. We believe in the power of theatre to change lives. Artist's and Audience's alike. We believe in adding to the rich and varied cultural community that the central coast already enjoys. We believe watching Shakespeare outdoors, with a delicious picnic dinner and a fine, fine bottle of syrah is just about as good as it gets. We believe you should come see our shows this season. We believe that work is love made visible. We believe in spit takes. Oh, yes we do

If you have a fine, fine bottle of Syrah, and would like to discuss our philosophy, or help us out in any way, please email Zoe at [email protected] or call (805) 546-4224

Mail should be sent to PO Box 175, San Luis Obispo, 93406

Closing weekend is here! Come and catch the last three showings of King Lear. Every night is a unique opportunity to see...
08/08/2024

Closing weekend is here! Come and catch the last three showings of King Lear. Every night is a unique opportunity to see this timeless masterpiece. Bring your picnic, folding chairs and layers-it’s going to be a good time.

📷 Steve E Miller

Thank you so much for your incredible support! Next Saturday, August 3rd, is almost sold out! But don’t worry if you mis...
29/07/2024

Thank you so much for your incredible support! Next Saturday, August 3rd, is almost sold out! But don’t worry if you missed out this time—we still have 5 more performances for you to catch this masterpiece! Join us on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through August 11.

This show’s got it all! What better way to spend an evening than under a beautiful Central Coast sky, enjoying your delicious picnic meal, and perhaps a glass of Filipponi wine as you watch what is considered one of the greatest tragedies ever written.  

It’s been a wild ride! Don't miss your chance to see King Lear! Under the oak trees in the balmy Central Coast night air...
28/07/2024

It’s been a wild ride! Don't miss your chance to see King Lear! Under the oak trees in the balmy Central Coast night air, you'll cheer, gasp, and maybe even weep. Come spend a summer evening with us.

24/07/2024

Jeremy Helgeson as Cornwall, Heather MacLeod as Regan, and Mark Klassen as Gloucester. Photos by...

Everyone should have an opportunity to see theater. That's why we offer "Pay What You Can" nights on Friday, July 26th, ...
23/07/2024

Everyone should have an opportunity to see theater. That's why we offer "Pay What You Can" nights on Friday, July 26th, and Friday, August 2nd. Tell your friends, bring a picnic, and enjoy a glass of Filipponi Ranch wine without stressing about the cost of your ticket.

King Lear preview tonight! Doors open 6:30, show starts at 7:30.
19/07/2024

King Lear preview tonight! Doors open 6:30, show starts at 7:30.

12/07/2024

Photo by Heather MacLeod This production is scheduled July 19-August 11, 2024. A timeless play,...

King Lear opens next week! Join us for a preview on July 19th and experience the magic of Shakespeare under the oak tree...
09/07/2024

King Lear opens next week! Join us for a preview on July 19th and experience the magic of Shakespeare under the oak trees and stars. Our four-week run includes performances on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, closing on August 11th. Don't miss one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies. Grab your tickets on our website (CentralCoastShakespeare.org).

Meet the costume designer, the final touch in establishing the Medieval time period and detailing each character’s backg...
22/06/2024

Meet the costume designer, the final touch in establishing the Medieval time period and detailing each character’s background. Are they noble? Have they come from a battle or perhaps weathered a storm? Costumes add depth to each character through elements like hats, sword frogs (the loops that hold swords on belts), and even the colors of a garment. Roger brings history to life through his designs, integrating it seamlessly into the play. Which design is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

Meet our dedicated stage team. After years of moving around the county, we've found our home at Filiponi Ranch, where ou...
19/06/2024

Meet our dedicated stage team. After years of moving around the county, we've found our home at Filiponi Ranch, where our talented set creators have built an incredible stage. Al brings an artist’s eye for detail, as evident in our new throne and the gorgeous chateau stage he designed. Tim, a highly skilled contractor, constructed the sturdiest stage we could hope for, while Bob is always busy crafting new platforms and benches when he’s not acting on stage. Come see our beautiful stage under the oak trees from July 19 to August 11.

Meet the talented team behind King Lear: our visionary directors, stage manager, insightful dramaturg, indispensable pro...
17/06/2024

Meet the talented team behind King Lear: our visionary directors, stage manager, insightful dramaturg, indispensable production assistant, and dedicated assistant stage manager. Each brings unique expertise and passion, from ensuring the actors hit their marks and fine-tuning our new sound equipment to cleaning up stage blood before someone slips. The show wouldn’t go on without our talented crew.

Meet our gifted ensemble who bring the world of King Lear to life. We have kings, doctors, knights, horse wranglers, and...
15/06/2024

Meet our gifted ensemble who bring the world of King Lear to life. We have kings, doctors, knights, horse wranglers, and more. Some characters are loyal to King Lear, while others serve their greedy masters. Come see all 20 actors from July 19 to August 11 under the stars and oak trees at Filipponi Ranch.

Meet the friends of Lear. While Lear battles his mind and family, Gloucester is also blind to his family's intentions. W...
13/06/2024

Meet the friends of Lear. While Lear battles his mind and family, Gloucester is also blind to his family's intentions. Which of his sons is pretending to be the opposite of who he is? Luckily, Lear has good friends to walk him through the storms: Kent and The Fool. Still, Goneril’s meddlesome steward might make matters worse.

Meet the family! As King Lear divides his kingdom among his three daughters, he faces betrayal, loyalty, and the harsh c...
10/06/2024

Meet the family! As King Lear divides his kingdom among his three daughters, he faces betrayal, loyalty, and the harsh consequences of his decisions. Which family members stay by the King’s side even as he descends into madness and which are power hungry? Come and see July 19 - Aug 11

🎭 Join Our Team of Volunteers at the Central Coast Shakespeare Festival! 🎭Do you love theater and want to make a differe...
17/05/2024

🎭 Join Our Team of Volunteers at the Central Coast Shakespeare Festival! 🎭
Do you love theater and want to make a difference in our community? We're looking for volunteers to help bring our performances to life! Whether you can assist with parking, box office, or backstage, we need your help. Sign up today and be part of the magic! Click the link in our bio to learn more and get involved.

Announcing our King Lear cast! We had so much talent turnout at auditions. Thank you to everyone who auditioned.
21/04/2024

Announcing our King Lear cast! We had so much talent turnout at auditions. Thank you to everyone who auditioned.

Greed? Betrayal? Revenge? ✔️ Chaos? Treachery? Madness? ✔️This show’s got it all! What better way to spend an evening th...
20/04/2024

Greed? Betrayal? Revenge? ✔️
Chaos? Treachery? Madness? ✔️
This show’s got it all! What better way to spend an evening than under a beautiful Central Coast sky, enjoying your delicious picnic meal, and perhaps a glass of Filipponi wine as you watch what is considered one of the greatest tragedies ever written.

Time for Tragedy! The 2024 Central Coast Shakespeare Festival play will be King Lear.Come and audition, Sunday March 24 ...
22/02/2024

Time for Tragedy!
The 2024 Central Coast Shakespeare Festival play will be King Lear.
Come and audition, Sunday March 24 from 12:30-5 pm at the SLO Library Community Room 995 Palm Street. Sign up for a slot with the link in our bio. Prepare: 1 Shakespeare monologue - or other classical text. 1 Contrasting piece - Shakespeare, Classical or Modern. Both pieces combined not to exceed 3 minutes total.

Time for Tragedy!Auditions  for the 2024 Central Coast Shakespeare Festival King LearSunday March 24 from 12:30-5 pm at ...
22/02/2024

Time for Tragedy!
Auditions for the 2024 Central Coast Shakespeare Festival
King Lear
Sunday March 24 from 12:30-5 pm at the SLO Library Community Room 995 Palm Street
Sign up for an audition time at
https://shorturl.at/awGHO
1 Shakespeare monologue - or other classical text
1 Contrasting piece - Shakespeare, Classical or Modern
Both pieces combined not to exceed 3 minutes total.
Questions? centralcoastshakespeare.org

Happy closing to Loves Labor’s Lost. 💘📸Steve E. Miller
14/08/2023

Happy closing to Loves Labor’s Lost. 💘
📸Steve E. Miller

Run to grab your tickets for closing weekend! Friday 7:30 show, Saturday and Sunday 6pm shows. Doors open an hour before...
08/08/2023

Run to grab your tickets for closing weekend! Friday 7:30 show, Saturday and Sunday 6pm shows. Doors open an hour before the show so bring your chair, picnic, blankets and grab a glass of wine. 💘

Come and catch our 6pm show tonight or tomorrow. Doors open at 5pm so get a good seat, snack and get a glass of  wine. B...
05/08/2023

Come and catch our 6pm show tonight or tomorrow. Doors open at 5pm so get a good seat, snack and get a glass of wine. Bring your layers and your chairs and we will see you there.
📸Steve E. Miller

Friday. Aug. 4 is the final Pay What You Can performance with show time at 7:30 you get to see our gorgeous stage in dra...
03/08/2023

Friday. Aug. 4 is the final Pay What You Can performance with show time at 7:30 you get to see our gorgeous stage in dramatic twilight. From pink clouds to shimmering stars, we have the best back drops. With sunset around 8:05 the sky gets pretty dramatic! Don’t worry you can see all the action on stage thanks to our fabulous tech crew. 📸Steve E. Miller

Saving your coins? Come Friday and pay what you can! Show time is 7:30 and we are serious about paying what you can, we ...
27/07/2023

Saving your coins? Come Friday and pay what you can! Show time is 7:30 and we are serious about paying what you can, we want to make theatre accessible to everyone.
📸Steve E. Miller

Final dress! Come and see us for preview tomorrow.📸  thanks for the gorgeous shot
21/07/2023

Final dress! Come and see us for preview tomorrow.

📸 thanks for the gorgeous shot

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2019 season begins July 11 with two great shows: “Twelfth Night” and “Treasure Island.” "Twelfth Night" - July 11, 12, 13, 21, 25, 26, 27 "Treasure Island" - July 18, 19, 20, 28; August 1, 2, 3 Go to our ticket page for exact dates, and times: https://www.centralcoastshakespeare.org/buy-tickets Filipponi Ranch Cellars wine is available for purchase on site. No outside alcohol, please. Beda’s Biergarten is catering this year’s performances with their great German food available for purchase. Or bring a picnic. Company Overview: The Central Coast Shakespeare Festival presents live, outdoor Shakespeare and other classic plays at the Filipponi Ranch, located at the end of San Joaquin Drive in San Luis Obispo, on the Central Coast of California. Mission: The Central Coast Shakespeare Festival is committed to providing professional, entertaining productions of Shakespeare's work as well as other timeless and classical stories. We believe... We believe in nurturing future theatre going audiences by presenting live theatre in a beautiful outdoor setting. We believe in providing local artists the opportunity to work alongside visiting professionals. We believe in the power of theatre to change lives. Artist's and Audience's alike. We believe in adding to the rich and varied cultural community that the central coast already enjoys. We believe watching Shakespeare outdoors, with a delicious picnic dinner and a fine, fine bottle of syrah is just about as good as it gets. We believe you should come see our shows this season. Both of them. We believe that work is love made visible. We believe in spit takes. Oh, yes we do If you have a fine, fine bottle of Syrah, and would like to discuss our philosophy, or help us out in any way, please email Zoe at [email protected]. Mail should be sent to PO Box 175, San Luis Obispo, 93406