Join us at Almaden Branch Library on Saturday, November 17, at 2:30 PM for a FREE, lively production with professional actors of Shakespeare's famous comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream.

The play's creative plot, involving two sets of couples whose romantic intentions are further complicated and confused by their encounters in an enchanted woods, is readily appreciated and enjoyed by people of all ages.

This professionally-directed 55 minute show, performed in Shakespeare’s original text by the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, is suitable for the whole family and will take place in the spacious Community Room of the Almaden Library and Community Center.

This touring production travels with a cast of professional actors in costume, with set, props, and recorded music. At the conclusion of the show, they will stay to take questions from the audience.

Don't miss this special free treat of live theater in a comfortable neighborhood setting with ample parking.

Join us at Almaden Branch Library on Saturday, November 17, at 2:30 PM for a FREE, lively production with professional actors of Shakespeare's famous comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream.

The play's creative plot, involving two sets of couples whose romantic intentions are further complicated and confused by their encounters in an enchanted woods, is readily appreciated and enjoyed by people of all ages.

This professionally-directed 55 minute show, performed in Shakespeare’s original text by the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival, is suitable for the whole family and will take place in the spacious Community Room of the Almaden Library and Community Center.

This touring production travels with a cast of professional actors in costume, with set, props, and recorded music. At the conclusion of the show, they will stay to take questions from the audience.

Don't miss this special free treat of live theater in a comfortable neighborhood setting with ample parking.

Shakespeare’s Macbeth is coming to the Almaden Library’s Community Room on Wednesday, March 28, at 5:30 p.m.

Everyone is invited as the library welcomes “Shakespeare on Tour” for a professional production of the Bard’s shortest tragedy. 

This FREE 55-minute performance is specially adapted for families and will delight audiences of all ages.

The cast brings to life “Shakespeare’s gripping tale of the tragic consequences of misguided ambition. Mysterious dangers are foretold and hasty courses of action have dark consequences that affect both the individual and society.”

This “touring production travels with a cast of professional actors in costume, with set, props, and recorded music. At the conclusion of the show they will take questions from the audience.”

This is a rare opportunity for people to watch a live performance for free and to talk with the actors afterward.

If you haven't had the opportunity to see any of Shakespeare's tales brought to life recently, you won't want to miss the chance to see "Macbeth" as done by Shakespeare on Tour!

You will become entranced the gripping tale of the tragic consequences of misguided ambition. The five member cast plays all of the roles convincingly, as they quick-change from scene to scene, often speaking directly to the audience, further drawing them into to the magic of the misty heaths, the brutal actions, and the bloody politics of old Scotland. The believability of the play is enhanced by the careful use of music and sound effects, and the spare use of props and simple costume changes. The script is a 55 minute adaptation of Macbeth, performed in Shakespeare's original text, that was created by director Rebecca J. Ennals.
 

Please check their web site to see when their next performances will be!

In early April, the Library will present two performances of Shakespeare's play The Tempest (read watch listen), specially adapted for families. These 55-minute shows feature professional actors, hand-painted sets, and captivating costumes, all designed to make Shakespeare accessible to children while keeping the excitement of the original productions.  Please join us at King Library, Room 225, on April 3 at 5:30 pm, or at Almaden Branch on April 6 at 6:00 pm. Stay afterward for a post-show Q&A with the actors!