Mission
Inspired by Shakespeare, we create and strengthen community by bringing audiences and theater artists together to celebrate stories about our collective humanity.
Vision
We envision a community where generations are increasingly passionate and knowledgeable about Shakespeare and Live theater, a community that engages in active discussion about language and art and reaches for passion, connection, and empowerment.
Values
Bold
We believe in taking risks, charting new territory, and demanding a fearless aesthetic.
Transparent
We commit to clear communication and responsiveness to inquiry in all that we do, from the artistic process and planning to financial management, governance, and operations.
Responsible
We ensure a balance between the financial stability of the organization and artistic risk.
Passionate
We are most passionate about our art, our community, and Shakespeare.
Inclusive
We strive to include the breadth and diversity of our community in our art and organization.
Inquisitive
We continue to learn not only from our artists, but our community; and we encourage our artists and audiences to seek and gain knowledge through the work.
Professional
We are uncompromising in our quest to work with the finest artists, artisans, administrators, and partners for our collaborative process.
Santa Cruz Shakespeare is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and our tax ID number is 46-4635444.
Santa Cruz Shakespeare Core Staff
Mike Ryan
Artistic Director
Larry Mabrey
Managing Director
Candice Stenstrom
Director of Development
Alexandra Schroeder
Membership and Education Coordinator
Sue Dormanen
Company Manager
Al Saunders
Production Manager
Santa Cruz Shakespeare Board of Directors
Rick Wright, President
Bill Richter, Immediate Past President
Chris Frost, Vice President
Jean Shimoguchi, Secretary
Mark Dammann, Treasurer
Margaret Brose
Mary Anne Carson
Lee Duffus
Anna Hackenbracht
Kent Imai
Kevin Lohman
Festival Founder
Audrey Stanley