Shakespeare for Social Justice programs conclude their cycles with a culminating performance. Outside guests are a vital part of this experience! These extraordinary events demonstrate the power of the arts to heal and give insight into our criminal justice system. Your presence builds community, demonstrates to participants the worthiness and value of their hard work, and reaffirms our shared humanity.
WHEN ARE THE NEXT TIMES I CAN ATTEND?
Upcoming Performances – Please check back for dates; we will post dates as soon as they are approved. The 2025 performance at San Quentin will be a pop-music-infused Love’s Labors Lost.
Workshops at San Quentin are an extraordinary opportunity to experience a Shakespeare class in prison. Sunday workshops at San Quentin are three hours of heart-opening and mind-expanding play, reflection, and community-building — all inspired by Shakespeare! These participatory Workshops allow you to meet and learn with men from the Shakespeare groups. Workshops are typically one Sunday morning per month. All participants must apply in advance to attend so that you can obtain clearance from San Quentin. Upcoming Workshop open to the public is February 23, 2025 – deadline for submission to attend is January 24. Other 2025 dates are: July 27, August 31, September 21 and October 26. For more information, contact Alejandra Wahl at alejandra@marinshakespeare.org. To sign up, please fill out the form below.
More performances will be announced as they are scheduled. Watch this space for future announcements!
Disclaimers:
Prisons have strict deadlines; information must be submitted according to the deadlines. Guests must pass institutional security clearance in order to attend. Your application does not guarantee clearance.
There is a large amount of interest in attending performances at San Quentin and limited availability. Not everyone who signs up will be able to be included.
Dates and times subject to change. Prisons are subject to lockdowns and sudden closures. We always do our best to reschedule promptly.
HOW TO APPLY TO ATTEND
If you do not have a driver’s license, and need to submit a scan of your passport, email it to Alejandra Wahl at alejandra@marinshakespeare.org.
Required information you will be asked to include on the secure form:
– Your Full Legal Name
– Social Security Number
– Date of Birth
– Driver License Number and State of Issue*
– Emergency Contact Name and Phone
– If you do not have a Driver License, Passport information. If you do not have a Driver License, you must also email a scan of your Passport to: alejandra@marinshakespeare.org