Save Cal Shakes and its production of As You Like It

Dear Cal Shakes Community,

Overwhelming Support for a Place, and a Play!

Just one week ago, we put out a call for financial help to complete production and open Cal Shakes’ 50th Anniversary production of As You Like It. Your overwhelming response has not only met our original funding goal but also brought together over 700 donors and believers. And it has given us the momentum we need to start production, and open this play!

We are raising our goal on the strength of your support so we can cover all the costs associated with the production of As You Like It and let Cal Shakes continue to offer new productions in the future. So lets fund the whole run! Learn more about these expenses here. Just scroll down that screen a bit for the full reveal.

With what we have already raised and because of you, rehearsals will begin, scenes will be blocked, lights will be hung, costumes will be fitted, the set will be moved into place. Our resident raccoons, coyotes, hawks and bats will see more activity backstage.

What’s next? It’s time to get your tickets and spread the word! Join us under the stars for a beautiful show and a gathering of people who care about the arts and are doing something about it.

People we know, and people we haven’t met yet, came together to make this happen in a matter of days. As a result of such incredible generosity, just under 100 artists and staff will continue the process of rehearsing and building out this production.

We are so honored and excited to welcome you.

Previews begin September 12th, and there’s a Gala Opening Night on Saturday, September 14th. Grab a blanket, come up and enjoy something from the café before the show, and let’s celebrate outdoor theater and the return of Shakespeare to the Cal Shakes stage!

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