We strive for everyone, regardless of age, circumstance, or background, to discover the relevance of Shakespeare and the classics in their lives by:
Making boldly imagined and deeply entertaining interpretations of Shakespeare and the classics.
Providing in-depth, far-reaching creative educational opportunities.
Bringing disparate communities together around the creation of new American plays inspired by classic literature.
1. We value originality of thought, depth of emotion, theatrical innovation, and creative risk in all of our work.
2. We value lifelong Artistic Learning opportunities for all of our diverse communities.
3. We value continued investment in the growth of our staff, artists, artisans, teachers, and board.
4. We value the participation of our audiences, supporters, and learners in our theatrical community.
5. We value the Bruns Amphitheater as a sustainable, supportive, and welcoming home for our artists and audiences.
6. We value financial health and stability in order to fulfill our vision and mission.
Jonathan Moscone
Mr. Moscone is celebrating his tenth season as Artistic Director of California Shakespeare Theater, where he recently directed John Steinbeck’s The Pastures of Heaven and will direct Much Ado About Nothing later this season. Recently, he was awarded the inaugural Zelda Fichandler Award by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation for “transforming the American theatre through his unique and creative work.” Regional credits include Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Huntington Theatre, Intiman Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Intiman Theatre, Goodspeed Musicals, Dallas Theatre Center, San Jose Repertory Theater, Portland Stage Company, and Magic Theatre. His work at Cal Shakes and elsewhere has earned him Bay Area Critics Circle and Dean Goodman Choice Awards for Best Direction and Production. Mr. Moscone is a recipient of a Stanford Graduate School of Business Center for Social Innovation Fellowship, sits on the board of Oakland’s LoveLife Foundation in Oakland, and is an adjunct faculty member with A.C.T.’s MFA program. Upcoming projects include the world premiere of Ghost Light with collaborator Tony Taccone for Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Clybourne Park for A.C.T., and Amadeus for Alley Theatre, Houston. He currently serves as a board member of Theatre Communications Group.
Susie Falk
Susie Falk was appointed Cal Shakes’ Managing Director in February 2009, after serving for four years as Cal Shakes’ Marketing Director, overseeing all marketing, sales, and public relations efforts for the Theater, as well as box office and front of house operations. During her tenure, the company has seen ticket revenue increase by 24% and completed a rebranding effort. She previously served for five years as Press and Public Relations Director for Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Prior to that, she spent five years in the PR and Marketing Departments at American Conservatory Theater, and one season as part of the Professional Arts Training Program at Seattle Rep. A Berkeley native, Susie studied at Cal Shakes (then the Berkeley Shakespeare Festival) as a teenager, performing at John Hinkel Park. She recently completed seven years on the board (four as vice president) of Theatre Bay Area, the local service organization for theater companies and theater workers. She is a graduate of Vassar College and completed course work in organizational psychology at JFK University in Pleasant Hill. She lives in Berkeley with her husband, lighting designer York Kennedy, and their daughter Pippa.