"There are many images of flowers, roses, weeds, herbs, the sun and moon, the natural world [in "Romeo and Juliet"]–so I thought, what if this Verona has decided to rebuild?"
- Bryn Boice, Director
🎟️ ➡️ commshakes.org
Are you passionate about Shakespeare? 🎭
Embrace the joy, master the text, and find your voice in Shakespearean performance through CSC’s Apprentice Training Program.
June 16 – August 9, 2026
Deadline: April 28‼️
Apply Now ➡️ commshakes.org/apprentice
Last Chance to Bid! 📣
Raise your virtual paddle and bid before 8:30 PM tonight (4/11) in our Silent Auction! From exclusive experiences to one-of-a-kind getaways, there is something for everyone.
Bid Here ➡️ cscgala26.givesmart.com
Don't Miss Your Chance to Win! 📣
Raise your virtual paddle and bid now in our Silent Auction ! From exclusive experiences to one-of-a-kind getaways, there is something for everyone.
Bid Here ➡️ https://cscgala26.givesmart.com
Support our 30th Season, From Your Own Home ✨
Raise your virtual paddle and bid now in our Silent Auction ! From exclusive experiences to one-of-a-kind getaways, there is something for everyone.
Bid Here ➡️ https://cscgala26.givesmart.com
This Saturday! ✨
Support CSC's biggest night at our "What a Dream!" Gala this Saturday, April 11th at The Newbury Boston—all in support of CSC's 30th anniversary production of Free Shakespeare on the Common: A Midsummer Night's Dream!
➡️commshakes.org/gala26
Every Bid Makes an Impact ✨
Get ready to raise your virtual paddle, our Silent Auction is officially open now! From exclusive experiences to one-of-a-kind getaways, there is something for everyone.
Bid Here ➡️ https://cscgala26.givesmart.com
Only available in person at our "What a Dream!" Gala, bid on these once-in-a-lifetime experiences in our live auction, all in support of keeping Shakespeare free and accessible for all.✨
🎟️: commshakes.org/gala
ID: Larry Coen (Costard) and the cast of Love's Labour's Lost. PC: Andrew Brilliant.
Happy World Theater Day 🎭
For 30 years, we’ve gathered under the sky, shared stories, and built a community rooted in the magic of live performance.
Give $30 in honor of 30 years of CSC to help keep Shakespeare free, accessible, and alive for all!
➡️ commshakes.org/donate
CSC's Biggest Night! ✨
Support CSC in style at our "What a Dream!" Gala on Saturday, April 11th at The Newbury Boston. Enjoy a cocktail reception, multi-course dinner, dazzling live performances, and a silent/live auction!
Tickets & Tables: commshakes.org/gala26
First day of spring and we’re already dreaming of summer nights on the Common.
Are you ready for longer days, warmer night, and Shakespeare under the stars?
We know we are. 🌸
Ready to take the next step? 🎭
Early Bird Deadline is TODAY, March 17th!
Learn More and Apply ➡️ #LinkInBio commshakes.org/apprentice
DT: Bryn speaks to camera next to a brown bear statue. Captions appear on screen.
Meet Our Stage2 Company 🪴
Our Stage2 Acting Company will bring #RomeoAndJuliet to life this May at the Strand Theatre! Grab your tickets to our Public Performances on May 30th and use code IDES for $5 off through March 15!
More Info ➡️ https://commshakes.org/production/stage2rnj26/
ID: Our three pairs of gala co-chairs dressed formally at an event celebrating 30 years of Free Shakespeare. Gala logo and CSC 30th Logo. "Gala Co-Chairs" in text against a pink and blue cloudy background.
Our Dream Team✨
Join our sparkling co-chairs to celebrate a night of magic, merriment, and midsummer dreams at our "What a Dream!" Gala on Saturday, April 11th at The Newbury Boston.
Tickets & Tables: commshakes.org/gala26
Why the Apprentice Program? To turn passion into practice. 🎭
Early Bird Deadline: March 17th!
Learn More and Apply ➡️ commshakes.org/apprentice
DT: Jess and Lily stand on stage and speak to camera. Captions appear on screen.
ID: Orlando (Michael Underhill), Rosalind (Nora Eschenheimer), Phebe (Stephanie Burden), and Silvius (Cleveland Nicoll) put hands in. PC: Nile Scott Studios. A CSC 30th Logo.
Not on our email list yet? Let's fix that. 📬
Get "What News!"—our monthly e-newsletter packed with CSC updates, discounts, show announcements, educational offerings, and more—delivered straight to your inbox.
Sign Up Here ➡️ https://ow.ly/GEms50Yok40
ID: Top: "What a Dream!" Celebrating 30 Years of Free Shakespeare" in swirly text, with "Saturday, April 11, 2026; The Newbury Boston" in text below. All against a dreamy blue and purple cloudscape. A CSC 30th Logo.
"What a Dream!" ✨
Celebrate a night of magic, merriment, and midsummer dreams on Saturday, April 11th at The Newbury Boston—all in support of CSC's 30th anniversary production of Free Shakespeare on the Common: A Midsummer Night's Dream!
https://cscgala26.givesmart.com/
ID: Apprentice shouts in triumph. "Apprentice Info Session: 2/19 at 3:00 PM EST" in text. PC: Nile Scott Studios.
A Summer of Shakespeare Awaits! 📣
Learn more about CSC's Apprentice Training Program at our Zoom Info Sessions! RSVP by emailing apprentice@commshakes.org to receive the Zoom link or to request a recording.
Learn More ➡️ commshakes.org/apprentice
ID: Sunset on the Common. PC: Nile Scott Studios.
Starting February 7th, our office will be closed as our team takes a well-deserved collective break to rest and recharge. We’ll resume normal business operations on Tuesday, February 17th, and all messages will be addressed as soon as possible once we return.
The ShakesDown is BACK! 🎧
In this monthly podcast, Bryn Boice breaks down and shakes down Shakespeare’s most interesting speeches. As we kick off the celebration of our 30th Anniversary, we look at John of Gaunt's monologue from "Richard II"!
➡️ commshakes.org/podcast
Ready to go deeper? Apprentice applications are open! 🎉
Learn More and Apply ➡️ commshakes.org/apprentice
ID: Apprentice delivers a monologue. "Apprentice Info Session: 1/23 at 12:00 PM EST" in text. PC: Benjamin Rose Photography.
Discover the JOY of Shakespeare! 🌞
Learn more about CSC's Apprentice Training Program at our Zoom Info Sessions! RSVP by emailing apprentice@commshakes.org to receive the Zoom link or to request a recording.
Learn More ➡️ commshakes.org/apprentice
ID: An aerial of Shakespeare on the Common. Apprentices at Work and Performance. "Shakespeare's Works. Our Experience. Your Voice. Apprentice Applications Open!" in text.
Apprentice Applications Now Open!‼️
Embrace the joy, master the text, and find your voice in Shakespearean performance through CSC’s Apprentice Training Program.
June 16 – August 9, 2026
Apply Now ➡️ commshakes.org/apprentice
A Legacy 30 Years in the Making ⭐
Support Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s 30th Season as we head into 2026 with a special gift today, December 31st: $30 for 30 years of artistic excellence!
Make a Year-End Gift ➡️ https://givebutter.com/CSC30for30
As we close an extraordinary year and celebrate Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s 30th anniversary, we extend our deepest thanks to our patrons, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and artists. 💙
- The CSC Staff
ID: The #CarolBOS Company. PC: Nile Scott Studios.
#CarolBOS has come to an end, and our hearts are full. Thank you to the remarkable artists, staff, volunteers, donors, partners, and audiences who made this holiday tradition so special. Thank you for filling the theater with generosity, joy, and holiday spirit. 🎄🎩✨
Festive Fits = Fantastic Seats! 🎄
Help us end our run on a holiday high note—show up in a holiday outfit and snag $20 Rush Tickets for our final performance on 12/23, available 2 hours before curtain.
12/23 performance at 11 AM, rush begins at 9 AM
ID: The Company of #CarolBOS. "Two Chances Remain" in text. A CSC 30th Logo. A #CarolBOS Logo.
Two Chances Remain 🎉
See #CarolBOS now before it becomes Christmas Past!
12/22 at 7 PM
12/23 at 11 AM
🎟️ ➡️ commshakes.org/scrooge25
Holiday Magic: GO ✨🎶
It takes many artists to make holiday magic—watch Production Stage Manager Denise Savas guide our opening number of #CarolBOS into motion!
DT: Denise calls cues over a headset, while we also see the cues happen with the cast in a split screen. Video by Scalped Productions.
ID: Ghosts of Christmas Past (Kathryn McKellar), Present (Carolyn Saxon), and Yet to Come, with Jacob Marley (Damon Singletary). A #CarolBOS Logo. PC: Nile Scott Studios.
Four ghosts await... 👻🎄🎶
Just FOUR more chances to experience the music and magic of #CarolBOS.
Get Tickets Now ➡️ commshakes.org/scrooge25
