Merced Shakespearefest
Mission
Merced Shakespearefest is a celebration of the works of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries, and an exploration of the influence they continue to have on theatre today. We are dedicated to staging and performing high quality productions of The bard's plays, as well as works related to and derived from his literary creations. It is our goal to created works of theatre that reflect and embrace the diversity in our community, and we will always be a safe haven for any person with a desire to join in celebrating the works and influence of history's greatest playwright. (Merced Shakes has so far staged 36 full Shakespeare plays in 18 seasons.)
