Get ready for a captivating performance that combines the beauty of orchestral music with the drama of Shakespearean readings! On March 29 and 30, the Santa Cruz Symphony will team up with Santa Cruz Shakespeare for an unforgettable artistic collaboration. This event promises to leave you applauding for more as the two forces join to present a program featuring both orchestral compositions and Shakespeare readings.

The Symphony will perform Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet Overture-Fantasy, Mendelssohn’s Overture for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Anna Clyne’s Sound and Fury, based on Macbeth. The readings will be brought to life by Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s respected Artistic Director Charles Pasternak and the talented actor Allie Pratt.

Don’t miss this thrilling fusion of music and theater. Purchase your tickets now to ensure you get the best seats for this unique experience!

Credit: Santa Cruz Symphony

Free Open Rehearsal of Symphonic Shakespeare:
Friday, March 28 at 7:30 PM
Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz
Doors open at 7:00 PM | No reservations required

Evening Performance of Symphonic Shakespeare:
Saturday, March 29 at 7:30 PM
Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz
Doors open at 6:00 PM | Pre-concert talk at 6:30 PM

Matinee Performance of Symphonic Shakespeare:
Sunday, March 30 at 2:00 PM
Henry J. Mello Center, Watsonville
Doors open at 12:45 PM | Pre-concert talk at 1:00 PM

Reserve your tickets today here for this spectacular event!