What time are the performances?
All performances are at 7pm. Though there is often pre-show entertainment which begins about 20 minutes before the show.

How much are tickets?
This is FREE Shakespeare in the park. However, donations are appreciated at the end of the performance.

Where can I buy tickets?
Seriously -we're not kidding. This is FREE Shakespeare in the park. There are no tickets.

What is the seating situation?
There is plenty of seating provided, though you are welcome to bring your own blankets and low-backed chairs. Please see our Seating Information page for more details.

Is the seating reserved?
Seating is reserved for SSTC Members only. If you are not a member, we highly recommend you get there early to get good seats.

What is the parking situation?
There is parking available at the park for $6 per vehicle. For full details, please see our Parking Information Page.

What are those cool throns in the back of the theatre and how can I sit there?
This is called Royal Seating and is reserved for donors of $500.00 or more. The people you see sitting there are precious gems and should be fawned upon and their hands kissed. There are three ways you can sit there. One is to make a sizeable donation. We encourage this with all our hearts. The second is to be a member of Artsopolis.com. When these seats are not occupied by donors, we make them available to the public with Artsopolis e-savers. Finally, if you see these seats are empty, you an enquire as to their availablity. If they are not spoken for, you may purchase them for the evening for $200.00. So you can be royal too!!!

Will there be food available at the show?
We have a well-stocked concessions stand where you can purchase wine, water, snacks, cookies, candy, and beverages. Hot drinks (coffee, cocoa, and cider) are free.

Can we bring a picnic?
Of course! There are several areas in the park to enjoy a picnic before coming down to the performance area to enjoy the show. We recommend, if you come early to picnic, that you come down to the seating area 30-45 minutes before the show time to reserve your seats. Also, the picnic areas are often reserved for weddings and other events, so picnic benches may not be available.

Are these shows appropriate for children?
We pride ourselves on providing entertainment for the entire family. Due to graphic content inherent in many of Shakespeare's works, we recommend parents familiarize themselves with the plays and determine if they are appropriate for your particular child. To assist parents we have provided a rating system (see the Family Rating Page) for our productions based on the popular rating system for video gaming.

What about dogs?
As long as they are on a leash and you tend to them just as you would in any public setting.

Is this a dress-up affair?
That is entirely up to you. The performance is outdoors in a park where there is dirt, gravel and grass. We recommend wearing shoes that have good footing (small, high heels are not a good choice) so that you can be safe walking to and from the theatre. The weather can change quickly, so it is highly recommended to bring something warm to put on later in the evening. If you want to bring/wear a hat we request you bring one that won't obstruct someone else's view.

How can you afford to make it free?
Though it is free for you, it is not free for us. We rely on the generous donations as we pass the hat following each performance, as well as the private donations and grants we receive during the year from our generous sponsors. If you enjoy the show, please throw some money in the hat on your way out of the theatre.