We produce and present award-winning plays and events that awaken and inspire.
Under the stars at Dominican University’s Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, or in our new Center for Performing Arts, Education, and Social Justice at 514 Fourth Street in Downtown San Rafael, we move people – to laughter and tears, to celebrate and protest – through stunning artistic performance of the wisdom, wit, and insight of Shakespeare and other playwrights. We employ multicultural, multi-talented casts, including actors who have survived incarceration.
Scroll down to see what’s on stage now and coming soon to Marin Shakespeare Company.
The Tale of Nala II
Experience a timeless epic of love and trial as Nala and Damayanti’s bond is tested by fate—brought to life through the mesmerizing dance-theatre of Kathakali, where expressive movement, intricate gestures, and vibrant costumes transform story into living drama.
514 Fourth Street Theater
Oct 10 at 7:00pm
Carlos Aguirre’s
Tell-Tale Heart
A Halloween special that blends Edgar Allan Poe’s classic story with the rhythmic intensity of hip-hop storytelling.
514 Fourth Street Theatre
Saturday, October 18 @ 7:30pm
Jackie and the Beanstalk
Presented by East Bay Children’s Theatre
Take a trip up a giant beanstalk, and into a world of music, comedy, and magic! This production (featuring an all adult cast) will delight children and adults alike with its upbeat attitude, clever comedy, and Broadway-style songs.
514 Fourth Street Theater
Oct 19 at 2:00pm
The Lightning Thief
The Percy Jackson Musical
MSC Teen Company Fall 2025
A dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book about a teenager who discovers he’s a demigod.
514 Fourth Street Theater
Nov 7 – 9
Stories of Overcoming Challenges
Presented by Bay Area Playback Theater
In this one-of-a-kind evening of improvisational performance, real stories from the audience come to life on stage—spontaneously and powerfully.
514 Fourth Street Theater
Nov 15
Dan Hoyle’s
Takes All Kinds
A vibrant solo exploration of the colorful characters he encountered during a cross-country journey across America.
514 Fourth Street Theatre
Saturday, November 22 @ 7:30pm
Brian Copeland’s
The Jewelry Box
A heartwarming holiday performance that reflects on family, traditions, and the true spirit of the season.
514 Fourth Street Theatre
Saturday, December 20 @ 7:30pm
Cinderella: Liberator
Based on the Book by Rebecca Solnit
Adapted for the Stage by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Dawn Monique Williams
Solnit”s book Cinderella: Liberator offers a reawakening for the very notion of identity. Gunderson’s collaboration with Solnit promises a fresh, inspiring theatrical experience that will resonate with audiences of all ages.
514 Fourth Street Theatre
Fall 2025