Shakespeare by the Sea’s 28th season arrives in local parks
By Laura Garber A heady warning rang out in Hermosa Beach’s Valley Park last Thursday. “Beware the ides of March,” a soothsayer begged during Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar.” Since 1998, residents across Los Angeles have gathered in public parks for the annual Shakespeare by the Sea performances, started by now-retired Lisa Coffi. If handsome women and backstabbing constituents fit your fancy, you’ll enjoy Shakespeare by the Sea’s “As You Like It” and “Julius Caesar,” which are touring the South Bay through the end of July. Shakespeare by the Sea is presenting 27, admission-free shows during its 28th season, for residents across Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange counties. The company relies on donations, grants and partnerships for support. Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach are the only two Los Angeles cities to have fully funded performances. In 2025, the City of Hermosa Beach donated $7,500 to SBTS. Each performance cost approximately $13,000. Free Shakespeare for all LA residents is part of the SBTS mission. “Arts are vital for the health of communities. If we have more accessibility to the arts, it will grow more art lovers,” Stephanie Coltrin, a co-artistic director of SBTS and…
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