A true gift for all ages since the cost of admission is free and there maybe no other form of entertainment as personable as watching live actors perform under the wits of public space and open air. Shakespeare by the Sea makes it final stop of the summer this Friday (8/21) and Saturday (8/22) at Point Fermin Park in San Pedro featuring two of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies: “The Tempest” , an ocean-borne, magical tale of romance woven with rich poetry; and “As You Like It”, the enchanting take of love set in the Forest of Arden.
Shakespeare by the Sea at Torrance’s Wilson Park (Photo by South Bay Events).
The closing venue for Shakespeare by the Sea’s summer run offers a little paid-pampering for those that prefer stage-side dining in what is called the Bard’s Box. It is a premium ticket that includes the following according to SBTS website:
“Premium reserved cushioned seating with blankets to keep you warm. A boxed festival meal of your choice with bottomless beverages and a mouthwatering array of tasty treats available at our intermission dessert bar. It’s a great way to make the most of Shakespeare by the Sea!”
Bard’s Box tickets are $45 and and can be purchased online. Both Friday and Saturday’s performance at Point Fermin start at 7 p.m. and it is a good idea to get there early with chairs and blanket in hand. All performances are free to the public. The tour has become a much-anticipated event each summer, drawing a collective audience of nearly 25,000 each summer to enjoy Shakespeare under the summer sky.
Point Fermin Park is located at 807 W Paseo Del Mar in San Pedro. www.shakespearebythesea.org