By William Shakespeare

Fall in love this summer with our As You Like It, a screwball romantic comedy with songs inspired by 1930’s crooner, Al Bowlly.

Irrepressible cousins, Rosalind and Celia, fall afoul of the Duke, and make their escape into the Forest of Arden. There, they discover a world of vivid characters and romantic possibilities. When class and gender boundaries shatter, they discover both themselves and a beguiling truth: transformation is always possible.

In the hour before the performance, you’re invited to explore the world of the play during an immersive prologue. There, you will have the opportunity to interact with characters as well as learn a few secrets. Once the play begins, you’ll get cozy in your spot and enjoy one of Shakespeare’s most heartfelt and witty comedies.

One of Shakespeare’s most popular plays offers a powerful choice: natural order as experienced by the banished Duke and his followers in the forest vs. a selfish, superficial consumer society represented by the usurping Duke Frederick. Those who go on this adventure in the Forest of Arden find that with class and gender boundaries shattered, they discover themselves and a tolerance for others.

Civic Engagement Night: Register to Vote and Postcarding - Write Your Elected Officials
Wednesday, July 24
Thursday, August 8
Before the performance you can register to vote and write to your elected officials. Or if you’re age 16 - 17, you can pre-register. Plus postcarding! We provide the postcards and stamps, you speak your mind! Write about the arts or about any issue important to you.

Players in the Park / Teatristas en el parque workshop for families
Sunday, July 21 at 6:00 pm
Saturday, August 3 at 6:00 pm
Want to learn more about the characters, plot, and artistic choices of Shakespeare’s As You Like It before seeing that evening’s performance? Join us for a high-energy, interactive workshop taught by members of the ISC Ensemble.

Artistic Director’s Salon
Saturday, July 27 at 6:00 pm
Independent Shakespeare Co. Artistic Director, Melissa Chalsma leads a lively discussion of the enduring favorite that is As You Like It, focusing on its place in theatrical tradition, and the choices the artistic team has made in this summer’s production.

Building Community with SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition
Saturday, July 28
All summer long, we’re partnering with SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition to support our unhoused community members. On this evening, you can join SELAH organizers before the performance to assemble hygiene kits that will be distributed to our houseless community members, while learning what you can do to build relationships and support those in our community experiencing homelessness.

Theme night: Cottagecore UK
Thursday, August 1
Our popular theme nights are back, and this time we're whisking you away to the charming English countryside. Whether it’s the practicality of a country shepherd or the elegant attire of a banished aristocrat, the Forest of Arden awaits!

ASL-Interpreted Performance of As You Like It
Saturday, August 3
For audience members who communicate with sign language, this performance of As You Like It features two extraordinary interpreters next to the stage, Andrew Leyva and Cass del Castillo.

Celebrate Pride featuring Shakesqueer with Pickle, West Hollywood’s first Drag Laureate
Friday, August 9 at 6:00 pm
"All the world's a stage," and no one takes that more glit-erally than Drag Story Hour's Pickle! It's time to grab a sequined curtain and learn a Shakespeare speech with a Drag Queen! Shakespeare can seem hard, but with a step by step workshop (and a lot of hairspray), Pickle breaks it down so anyone (that means you) can perform a Shakespeare speech like a pro! Queen Lear, Macbethanny, Hamletqueesha, boys playing girls, girls playing boys, you can play whatever role you want! To queen or not to queen, that is NEVER the question. All reading levels and experience levels welcome!

Theme Night: Swingin’ Soiree
Thursday, August 17
Dress to Impress! Dust off your finest threads and come ready to embody the dapper spirit of a bygone sartorial era. Think Harris tweed, accessories like pocket squares, fascinators or foulards. We can’t wait to see your dashing attire!

TeenTix Night
Friday, August 23
Join us as we celebrate our community partners, TeenTix LA! Already a TeenTix pass holder? Register with them so we can reserve your spot in our special TeenTix section and watch the show with fellow pass holders. Want to find out more about the program? TeenTix Program Director Allison Whorton will join us to talk about all things TeenTix and show teens how easy it is to sign up for their free pass!

Fest Date: July 10 - September 1, 2024

Time:
Wednesday - Sunday @ 7:00 pm
Immersive Prologue begins @ 6:00 pm

Location: The Old Zoo in Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Spring Dr Los Angeles, CA 90027

Click here to Register - It's Free

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