Backstage Tours
Go behind-the-scenes at SSC with a peek into the backstage world. Space is limited, so please make a reservation by contacting Gina Marie Hayes at (831) 459-5109 or [email protected]
Every Saturday at 12 noon from July 27th - August 31st.
Cost: $5 (payable by cash or check at the time of the tour)
**Note: Donors of $75 or more to SSC receive complimentary admission to the backstage tour as a donor benefit. Please be sure to mention you are a donor when making your reservation.
Noon at the Nick
Bring your lunch (or grab a snack at the Nick’s concessions counter) and enjoy this extraordinary opportunity to meet SSC actors and staff as they discuss each production and answer your questions.
Location: The Nickelodeon Theater
201 Lincoln Street in downtown Santa Cruz
Date & Time: Fridays @ 12 Noon
• Friday, July 5 – Michael Warren and Marco Baricelli discuss the plays
• Friday, July 12 – The Taming of the Shrew
• Friday, July 19 – Henry V
• Friday, July 26 – Tom Jones (The Fringe Show)
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Season Preview at Bookshop Santa Cruz
Join artistic director Marco Barricelli as he introduces the 2013 summer festival season, shares set and costume designs, and answers your questions.
Location: Bookshop Santa Cruz
1520 Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 4 - 7:30pm
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Woodstock Pizza Gives Back to SSC!
Please join us at Woodstock Pizza on Tuesday, June 4 from 5 - 9 PM and they will donate up to 25% of your dine-in or carry-out order back to SSC. You must bring this flyer with you.
Location: Woodstock Pizza, 710 Front Street, Downtown Santa Cruz
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 4 from 5 - 9 PM
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Season Sneak Peek at Capitola Book Cafe
Join directors Edward Morgan and Paul Mullins as they give a sneak peek of their visions for The Taming of the Shrew and Henry V followed by a Q&A.
Location: Capitola Book Café, 1475 41st Avenue in Capitola
Date & Time: Monday, July 8 - 7:30pm
Free and open to the public!
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Inside Shakespeare Santa Cruz 2013
SSC textual consultant Michael Warren leads an exploration of "The Taming of the Shrew" and "Henry V". Michael uses his unique blend of historical scholarship and script knowledge to unravel the mysteries of the 2013 Shakespeare Santa Cruz plays. Audience participation is encouraged.
Location: Santa Cruz Public Library Downtown Branch , 224 Church St Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Date & Time: Monday, July 15 - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Free and open to the public!
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Mahalo Mondays
Every Monday evening in August start at 4:30pm, Hula's Island Grill and Tiki Room will donate 10% of all sales to Shakespeare Santa Cruz! Support SSC and enjoy a fun and delicious evening at Hula's.
Location: Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room
221 Cathcart St in downtown Santa Cruz , 831-426-4852
Date & Time: Every Monday in August, Starting at 4:30pm
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Beers for the Bard at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery
Help kick off our season by tipping a beer! Santa Cruz Mountian Brewery will donate $1 to SSC for every pint sold!
Location: Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, 402 Ingalls Street in the Swift Street Courtyard
Date & Time: Thursday, July 25, 12:00 - 10:00pm