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Shakespeare in the Park 2025

TheTwo Gentlemen of Verona

Schedule subject to change.

Saturdays & Sundays, August 9-24, 2025
6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Location: Red Morton Park, Valota Road side, 1455 Madison Ave, Redwood City- map

Free Shakespeare in the Park is celebrating 43 years of free, in-person outdoor theater performances, this year featuring The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy.

San Francisco Shakespeare Festival brings its production for 3 weekends, from August 9 through August 24, offering 6:00pm shows on both Saturdays and Sundays. Suitable for all ages, the show runs 90 minutes with no intermission.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy, features witty banter, love triangles, and mistaken identities. Our relaxing outdoor setting provides an opportunity to see high quality, professional theater, free of charge. Treat yourself to some Shakespeare this season, for a moment that is sure to bring you a touch of The Bard!

About The Two Gentlemen of Verona

This spirited adaptation of Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona follows two young men as they journey from a small Midwestern town – rooted in simplicity and tradition – to the alluring promise of California, where dreams are made and shattered in equal measure. The two friends who venture westward confront their inner conflicts as they are seduced by the possibilities of love, success and reinvention.

Grounded in the spirit of exploration, this adaptation captures the quintessential drive for self invention, while acknowledging the costs that often accompany it. It’s a fast-paced journey of mistaken identities and misguided affection that will leave you laughing—and questioning what true friendship and love really mean.

Director Ely Sonny Qrquiza holds an unwavering belief in the remarkable power of equity and representation in storytelling to bridge the divide and differences amongst us.Through his art and advocacy, he is breaking down barriers and elevating marginalized voices for the American Theatre. Assistant Director Katja Rivera looks forward to collaborating with Ely and the talented cast on this "classic romcom that blends humor with social insights!"

This will be the Festival’s second Free Shakespeare in the Park presentation of The Two Gentlemen of Verona, having staged it in 2010, directed by Kenneth Kelleher. It was also a popular Shakespeare on Tour production in 1997 and 2005-06, when it toured schools, libraries, and community centers throughout the state.

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