Special Events
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Audience Enrichment
Inside Scoop |
Meet our directors, design teams, and cast members as they discuss their creative choices at these free Monday evening events. Seating is limited, please arrive early. Free tickets will be handed out at the door beginning at 6:30pm, event begins at 7:00pm. Complimentary Loard’s Ice Cream and Peet’s Coffee & Tea will be served.
2010 Inside Scoop Schedule
John Steinbeck’s The Pastures of Heaven - May 17
Mrs. Warren’s Profession - June 21
Macbeth - August 2
Much Ado About Nothing - September 13
Where:
Orinda Library, 24 Orinda Way, Orinda, California 94563 (click here for mapquest directions)
Be part of the process by seeing the show before opening night at deeply discounted prices.
John Steinbeck’s The Pastures of Heaven - June 2–4
Mrs. Warren’s Profession - July 7–9
Macbeth - August 18–20
Much Ado About Nothing - September 22–24
A special night for members of the Yelp Elite squad; see the show with those “in the know”!
Dates to come.
This pre-show party in the Isaacs Family Grove features cocktails, snacks, music, decor, and more inspired by the current Main Stage production. Just pop into the first grove on the right between 6:30 and curtain time to join the party. The LGBT Night party—including drinks and snacks—is free with your ticket to the performance. 6:30pm
Mrs. Warren’s Profession - July 10
Much Ado About Nothing – October 1
Attend the opening night and mingle with the cast and critics at a post-show reception.
John Steinbeck’s The Pastures of Heaven - June 5
Mrs. Warren’s Profession - July 10
Macbeth - August 21
Much Ado About Nothing - September 25
On-site at our Theater 45 minutes prior to each performance, our resident Grove Talk speakers provide invaluable insight into our work as they discuss the relationship between play (text, history, critical theory) and production (directorial point of view, design, character interpretation). Talks are approximately 20 minutes long.
This post-show discussion series provides an opportunity to discuss the plays with production cast members. The Meet the Artists series immediately follows select 4pm Sunday matinees and is free and open to the public.
John Steinbeck’s The Pastures of Heaven - June 6, 20
Mrs. Warren’s Profession - July 11, 25
Macbeth - August 22, September 5
Much Ado About Nothing - September 26, October 10
Taste the best of the Bay Area’s wine, beer, coffee, sweets, and savories for free! Since we started them in 1999, Cal Shakes’ Tuesday and Wednesday Tasting Nights have become so popular with audiences and purveyors alike that we’ve expanded them to six performances per show. Past participants have included Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Korbel Champagne Cellars, Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Wyder’s Cider, Bison Brewing Company, and many more. Our free tastings take place pre-show in the Bruns lobby, beginning at 6pm and continuing until curtain time (7:30pm).
Recent Tasting Night Sponsors
Share an intimate chat with actors from each production. The evening includes a backstage tour, hors d’oeuvres, wine, and a catered dinner before the show. Participants meet at 5:30pm in the North Star Grove. Please Note: The grounds open at 5:30pm on Thursdays. Cost: $40 (not including theater ticket). Call 510.548.9666 to order.
John Steinbeck’s The Pastures of Heaven - June 10
Mrs. Warren’s Profession - July 15
Macbeth - August 26
Much Ado About Nothing - September 30
Pre-show party for young professionals with cocktails, music, and more. 6:30pm.
John Steinbeck’s The Pastures of Heaven - June 18
Macbeth - August 27
Performances followed by a conversation with the dramaturg exploring the world of the play. InSight takes place in the Bruns Amphitheater immediately following select 4 p.m. Sunday matinee and is free and open to the public.
John Steinbeck’s The Pastures of Heaven - June 13
Mrs. Warren’s Profession - July 18
Macbeth - August 29
Much Ado About Nothing - October 3