California Shakespeare Theater
For The 2018 50 Arts Commissions For Theater, Spoken Word, And Musical Theater
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Amount$27,436
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Program
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Date Awarded11/21/2018
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Term37.0 Months
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Type of SupportProject
Overview
In recognition of the Hewlett Foundation’s 50th anniversary, the Hewlett 50 Arts Commissions initiative supports the creation and premiere of 50 exceptional works of performing arts. This grant will support "A Thousand Ships" (working title), a play with music that reimagines Shakespeare’s "Twelfth Night" and celebrates the lives of African American women who migrated to the Bay Area to work in the Richmond Shipyards during World War II. California Shakespeare Theater will present the world premiere of "A Thousand Ships" in the San Francisco Bay Area no later than December 2021.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.calshakes.org
Address
100 California Shakespeare Theater Way, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
Grants to this Grantee
for general operating support
California Shakespeare Theater, known as Cal Shakes, redefines classical theater through the lenses of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Through main stage productions at the Bruns Amphitheater in Orinda (in Contra Costa County), as well as education and community programs serving youth and adults, it reaches more than 50,000 people each year. Support of Cal Shakes aligns with the Performing Arts Program’s Communities strategy.
for leadership transition
California Shakespeare Theater, known as Cal Shakes, redefines classical theater through the lenses of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Through main stage productions at the Bruns Amphitheater in Orinda (Contra Costa County), as well as education and community programs serving youth and adults, it reaches more than 50,000 people each year. Support for leadership transition at Cal Shakes aligns with the Performing Arts Program’s Communities strategy.
