Sontag Greek Theatre at Pomona College
Hamlet 2017
Hamlet 2017
Othello 2016
Titus Andronicus 2015
Midsummer 2016
Twelfth Night 2015
Picnics. Parties. Puns.
The beautiful lawns surrounding the Sontag Greek Theatre at Pomona College are perfect for picnicking. Doors open at 6:00pm for picnicking and relaxing before the performance. Picnic Blankets are recommended. The seating at the Sontag consists of concave stone benches most of which do not have a back. Comfy backed stadium seats will be available for rental based on availability. Beach chairs are allowed on the ground level only.
Parents are always surprised at how much their children enjoy the Shakespeare Festival. But we’re not. Shakespeare is fun, exciting, and awesome!
Green Shows
A “Green Show” is an opening act. Every night at 7:00pm Midsummer Festival audiences gets a special treat before the main performance. Local artists perform from 7-7:45. Past acts include musicians, improvisors, singers, and dancers. All different, but all great. Make sure you get to the theatre early so you don’t miss out on the nightly Green Show!
Green shows take place “on the green” nightly!
La Tempestad (or Shakespeare Goes Caribbean)
By William Shakespeare
Adapted and directed by Beatrice Casagrán
This bilingual adaptation of The Tempest is set on Isla de Pinos off the Coast of Cuba. A story of betrayal, forgiveness, and magic, OJP’s adaptation of The Tempest, La Tempestad, is told in the original Shakespearian text with interspersed Spanish. The magic of the island’s spirits (Orishas) is exercised through afro-Cuban music and dance. Director/Adaptor Beatrice Casagrán is joined by Cuban musicians and composers Andres Vadin (guitar) and Arturo Stable (percussion) who compose & perform afro-cuban influenced music for this most musical & magical of Shakespeare’s comedies. This production is going to be an energetic and vibrant retelling of Shakespeare’s story from a fresh perspective.
Choreography by Kati Hernandez, Music by Arturo Stable & Andres Vadin
7/12, 7/14, 7/18, 7/20 at 8pm Green Show starts nightly at 7:00pm.
The Knight of the Burning Pestle
by Francis Beaumont
Directed by Caitlin Lopez
A group of thespians present a romantic play about star-crossed lovers… well… they would if the audience would just shut up. A rowdy grocer and his wife demand a different play starring their apprentice. The company must now perform two plays: the romance, and an improvised chivalric adventure complete with knights, giants, and sick dance moves.
7/11, 7/13, 7/19, 7/21 at 8pm. Green Show starts nightly at 7:00pm.
General Admission $40
College & HS Students with ID–$25
Thanks to a generous grant from Claremont Rotary– kids 10 and under are free with an accompanying general admission adult.
Festival Pass $70—Purchase a Festival Pass for both shows and save!
Stadium chairs are available for rental. $8. (Free rental for Members!)
By William Shakespeare
Directed & Adapted by Beatrice Casagrán
OFFICIAL MIDSUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL TICKET CENTERS
Stop by one of the Claremont businesses below to conveniently purchase your tickets and save on ticketing fees.
THE FOLK MUSIC CENTER– 200 Yale Ave., Claremont
RIO DE OJAS– 250 Harvard Ave., Claremont
OJP Gala- June 15
Alex Foster as Malvolio
PSST… SHAKES PASS
PURCHASE A SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL PASS TO SEE BOTH LA TEMPESTAD AND KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE AND YOU’LL GET A FREE STADIUM SEAT RENTAL WITH EACH PASS.
IT’S A REALLY BIG DEAL! 2 GREAT PERFORMANCES, SAVINGS AT GREAT CLAREMONT SHOPS, AND A SEAT FOR YOUR TUSH– $75. ($15 savings!)
248 W. 2nd St.
(909) 624-3340
gotosacas.com
Here are 2 great options to complement your enjoyment during this summer’s Shakespeare Festival, and always at a very reasonable price:
• Saca’s Individual Picnic Boxes include a Pita Sandwich of your choice, Salad (Mediterranean or Tabouleh), and a Baklava, utensils and napkin.
• Saca’s Picnic Trays for 2 include 2 Shawerma Bowls, 2 sides (Choose from Mediterranean Salad, Tabouleh, Hummus & Pitas or Falafels), 2 Baklavas, 2 Pitas and 2 bottles of water. The trays come with plates, utensils and napkins.
For curbside pickup, just order online …no parking, no hassle, you can go straight to your event without wasting any time! What’s not to like?!
Cheers to great Summer Nights with Saca’s flavorful cuisine as your companion!
Located in the Claremont Packing House
540 W 1st Street
(909) 445-9463
packinghousewines.com
The perfect dinner to pair with Shakespeare under the stars. Boxed dinner includes choice of a variety of delicious sandwiches on artisan baguettes, salad, and a fresh-baked cookie. Add a bottle of wine for a little more and your repast is complete. Utensils and cups included.
325 Yale Ave.
(909) 625-7560
What’s more Shakespearian than a platter of cheeses, meats, olives, and fruit at the center of your show day picnic? The Bard’s heavenly mouth is watering at the though of a Cheese Cave Shakes-picnic tray.
MIDSUMMER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL SPONSORS
JANELL & RANDALL LEWIS
Green Shows
Every OJP Midsummer Shakespeare performance begins with a Green Show featuring local artists. The custom is inspired by the Green Shows of Shakespeare’s day, which were the equivalent of an opening act at a concert. They were called “green shows” because they took place “on the green” outside the theater before the main play started.
Green Show starts nightly at 7:00pm.
Celtic Dancers 2014
Facepainting fun