Orinda Salutes Cal Shakes
Join the City of Orinda and the Orinda Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening of our 34th anniversary season. Featuring Cal Shakes Associate Artist L. Peter Callender as our emcee for the evening, performances by students from Orinda Intermediate School, music by Bob Athayde and Friends, and food and drink, the event is free and open to the public.
Fri, May 16, 5:30-7pm, Theatre Square, Orinda
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The Shindigs
There’s a lot of stuff to love about Cal Shakes: the natural vistas, the edgy reimaginings of classic theater, the sculptures, the freedom to snack and sip throughout the production. But what if you got there early? And what if there were a party waiting for you? This season, Cal Shakes presents a pair of pre-show Shindigs designed to please. Get to the Bruns in the hour and a half before the performance on June 13 and September 19 to enjoy a happy hour bash, free with your ticket to the show! Music, hors d’oeuvres, and beverages are all included. (And if you’re 30 or younger, be sure to check out our 30 & Under ticket price.)
Pericles, June 13
Twelfth Night, September 19
See more pre-show shenanigans
on our Flickr page!
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Singles Night
We've partnered with WineSocials.com to bring you a special pre-show wine tasting featuring a variety of different boutique wineries. Tickets to the wine tasting are $20 in advance, $30 at the door, available from www.winesocials.com. Discounted tickets to that night's performance of Pericles are available at http://calshakessingles.eventbrite.com.
30 and under? Pericles tix are only $20!
Pericles, June 6
Wine Tasting starts at 6pm; performance at 8pm.
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Tasting Nights
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).
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Previews
Be part of the process by seeing the show before opening night at deeply discounted prices.
Pericles, May 28-301
An Ideal Husband, July 2-4
Uncle Vanya, August 6-8
Twelfth Night, September 10-12
Opening Night
Attend the opening night and mingle with the cast at a post-show party with food, drinks and music.
Pericles, May 31
An Ideal Husband, July 5
Uncle Vanya, August 9
Twelfth Night, September 13
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.
Where:
Orinda Library, 24 Orinda Way, Orinda, California 94563 (click here for mapquest directions)
Pericles May 12
An Ideal Husband June 16
Uncle Vanya July 21
Twelfth Night August 25
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Behind the Scenes
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. Cost: $40 (not including theater ticket). Call 510.548.9666 to order.
Pericles June 5
An Ideal Husband July 10
Uncle Vanya August 14
Twelfth Night September 18
Grove Talks
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.
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Meet the Artists
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.
Pericles June 1 & 15
An Ideal Husband July 6 & 20
Uncle Vanya August 10 & 24
Twelfth Night September 14 & 28
Insight Matinees
Performances featuring a post-show 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.
Pericles June 8
An Ideal Husband July 13
Uncle Vanya August 17
Twelfth Night September 21
