Shakespeare by the Sea 2012 Locations

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Point FerminSan Pedro: Point Fermin Park
807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731

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Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm

Two Gentlemen of Verona : June 7, 8, 9, 21, 23, 29, August 11
Romeo & Juliet : June 14, 15, 16, 22, 28, 30, August 10

Very Chilly - right on the ocean. Bench seating available, or set up chairs or blankets on the side.

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Oak Park - new venueOak Park: Oak Canyon Community Park
5600 Hollytree Dr, Oak Park, CA 91377
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Sunday, July 1 - 7pm - Romeo & Juliet

Flat grassy area. First time venue so we’ll see about the weather.

 

 
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Beverly HillsBeverly Hills: Roxbury Park
NO $$$ FROM CITY – NEEDS SPONSORSHIP OR A CHAMPION
471 South Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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Thursday, July 5 - 7pm - Romeo & Juliet

Flat grassy area just outside recreation center. Blankets and chairs recommended.


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La CrescentaLa Crescenta: Two-Strike Park
sponsored by Crescenta Valley Arts Council
5107 Rosemont Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214
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Friday, July 6 - 7pm - Two Gentlemen of Verona


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Bonita Canyon Sports Park, Newport BeachNewport Beach: Bonita Canyon Sports Park
sponsored by Newport Beach City Arts Commission
Bonita Canyon & Mesa View

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Saturday, July 7 - 7pm – Romeo & Juliet
Sunday, July 8 - 7pm – Two Gentlemen of Verona

Flat grassy area. Blankets and low chairs are best. Check local weather. Sometimes hot in beginning, but chilly by end.

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Funding for Newport Beach performances -- click to donate!2 performances
@ $6550 =
$13,100

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Whittier Adventure ParkWhittier: Adventure Park
10130 Gunn Ave, Whittier, CA 90605
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Wednesday, July 11 - 7pm - Romeo & Juliet

Flat grassy area. Blankets and low chairs are best. Check local weather. Sometimes hot in beginning, but chilly by end.

 
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South PasadenaSouth Pasadena: Garfield Park
NO $$$ FROM CITY – NEEDS SPONSORSHIP OR A CHAMPION
1000 Park Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030

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Thursday, July 12 - 7pm – Two Gentemen of Verona

Flat grassy area.  Blankets and low chairs are best.  Check local weather.  Sometimes hot in beginning, but chilly by end. 


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Manhattan Beach: Polliwog Park
1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach
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Friday, July 13 - 7pm – Romeo & Juliet
Saturday, July 14 - 7pm – Two Gentlemen of Verona

Chairs are fine - low Beach chairs are nicest for those behind you. Also chilly and tends to get a little damp. Greek Amphitheater type venue in center of park - not visible from the street. You have to park a little ways away and walk in.

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$13,100

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Rancho Palos Verdes: Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park
Rancho Palos Verdes29301 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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Sunday, July 15 - 7pm - Two Gentlemen of Verona

Huge grassy field with bowl-like corner where audience can place seats - low chairs best for areas with rise. Blankets a must. Starts out warm/hot, but marine layer floats in by intermission - layers of warm clothing a must.

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El SegundoEl Segundo: Recreation Park
NO $$$ FROM CITY – NEEDS SPONSORSHIP OR A CHAMPION
339 Sheldon St, El Segundo CA 90245
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Wednesday, July 18 - 7pm - Two Gentlemen of Verona

Flat grassy area with a rise at the back.


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Santa Ana: Birch Park
210 N. Birch Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Thursday, July 19 - 7pm - Romeo & Juliet

 


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Wilson Park, TorranceTorrance: Wilson Park Gazebo
NO $$$ FROM CITY – NEEDS SPONSORSHIP OR A CHAMPION
2200 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501

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Friday, July 20 - 8pm – Romeo & Juliet
Saturday, July 21 - 8pm - Two Gentlemen of Verona

Open grassy area by the gazebo - come early to get close. Greek Amphitheatre. Sloped lawn gets steeper the further you get from the playing space. Low beach chairs or blankets work best. Warm layered clothing recommended.

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$13,100

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Playa VistaPlaya Vista: Playa Vista Campus, Central Park
12000 Waterfront Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90045

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Sunday, July 22 - 7pm - Romeo & Juliet

Unique bandshell with flat grassy areas divided by a walkway.  Weather is coastal – warm in the beginning, chilly by the end.

 

 
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Valley Park, Hermosa BeachHermosa Beach: Valley Park
Valley & Gould, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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Wednesday, July 25 - 7pm - Romeo & Juliet
Thursday, July 26 - 7pm - Two Gentlemen of Verona

Very steep hill - low beach chairs, and blankets are best. Gets a little damp and chilly. You have to park in the surrounding neighborhood and walk in.

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$13,100

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Monte Verde Park, LakewoodLakewood: Monte Verde Park
4626 Shadeway Rd, Lakewood CA 90714

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Friday, July 27 - 7pm - Romeo & Juliet

Grassy area with a rise at the back end – right next to the tiny amphitheater – warmer here at night than on the coast, but you’re still going to need a sweatshirt.

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Rush Park, RossmoorRossmoor: Rush Park
sponsored by Orange County Community Foundation
3021 Blume Dr, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

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Saturday, July 28 - 7pm - Romeo & Juliet
Sunday, July 29 - 7pm - Two Gentlemen of Verona

Huge flat grassy area just outside the recreation building. Blankets and beach chairs work great. Layers also recommended.

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Schabarum Regional Park, Rowland HeightsRowland Heights: Schabarum Regional Park
17250 E. Colima Rd, Rowland Heights, CA 91748

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Wednesday, August 1 - 7pm - Two Gentlemen of Verona

Flat grassy area – any chairs will work. Chilly by end of the show.  Performance area is about 200 yards or so down Powder Canyon Rd.

 

 
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Glenoaks Park, GlendaleGlendale: Glenoaks Park
2531 E Glenoaks Blvd, Glendale, CA 91206

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Thursday, August 2 - 7pm - Romeo & Juliet

Charming pocket park with flat grassy area nestled in between trees. Parking available on the street in the residential neighborhood. Blankets and low beach chairs are perfect.


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Crossroads Park, Chino HillsChino Hills: Veterans Park (formerly known as Crossroads Park)
2765 Chino Hills Pkwy, Chino Hills, CA 91709

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Friday, August 3 - 7pm - Romeo & Juliet

Flat grassy field with a berm at the end. Bring your own chairs and/or blankets for seating.


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Laguna NiguelLaguna Niguel: Crown Valley Community Park
29751 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Saturday, August 4 - 7pm - Romeo & Juliet

Steep amphitheatre bowl - all grass. Blankets and low chairs best. Gets a little chilly by the end of the show. Come early - it gets packed. Parking available in adjacent lot.


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Farnsworth ParkAltadena: Farnsworth Park
568 E Mount Curve Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
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Sunday, August 5 - 7pm - Two Gentlemen of Verona

Bench seating.

 

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Terranea ResortRancho Palos Verdes: Terranea Resort
100 Terranea Way
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Wednesday, August 8 - 7pm - Romeo & Juliet

No outside food permitted - food and beverage available for purchase onsite. $5 parking.
As always, the performance is FREE.


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Long Beach Museum of ArtLong Beach: Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90812

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Thursday, August 9 - 7pm - Two Gentlemen of Verona

Flat grassy area between museum and café. Blankets and low-beach chairs are perfect. Warm layered clothing recommended.

 

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