Theater in the Park – As You Like It

As You Like It, directed by David Melville, is a screwball romantic comedy with songs inspired by 1930s crooner Al Bowlly. Irrepressible cousins Rosalind and Celia fall afoul of the Duke, and make their escape into the Forest of Arden. There, they discover a world of vivid characters and romantic possibilities. When class and gender boundaries shatter, they discover both themselves and a beguiling truth: transformation is always possible. An immersive prologue will be ongoing in the hour before the performance begins.

Performances will take place Wednesday-Sunday evenings at 7pm, from July 10 – September 1. All performances are free and open to the public, but registration is required to manage crowds at this smaller location. Free registration is at www.iscla.org. The dell at the Old Zoo can accommodate 800 people at each performance and is spacious enough for picnic blankets and low beach chairs.

In addition to the performances, ISC will present a variety of pre-show events and activities for all ages, including family workshops, educational discussions, and themed nights. Highlight events include:

Civic Engagement Nights: Register to vote and Postcarding (write your elected officials – postcards and stamps are provided) July 24 and August 8.

Players in the Park/teatristas en el parque: this popular family workshop series will take place at 6pm on July 21 and August 3.

Salon Series discussion with Independent Shakespeare Co. Artistic Director, Melissa Chalsma on July 27.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performance on August 3.

Pride Night featuring a SaloIndependent Shakespeare Co.’s upcoming world premiere musical, Anita Berber is Dead on July 9.

Themed Dress Up Nights: Cottagecore UK will take place on August 1 and a Swingin’ Soiree on August 17.

More events will be added.

As You Like It at the 2024 Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival begins July 10. All performances are free, but registration is required in order to manage crowds. This season’s festival is located at the dell above the main lawn of the Old Zoo at Griffith Park (near 4730 Crystal Spring Dr.) All events are free, but registration is required. Free parking is at the Merry Go Round Lot 2 & Lot 3. There is a walk-up hill to our site. Bring your blankets to sit on and your picnic dinner. Low seat beach chairs are allowed in specific areas so as not to obstruct the view of those on blankets. No concessions are sold, please bring a picnic dinner and non-alcoholic beverages. Accommodations can be made for those with mobility impairments. Please call ahead to make arrangements. For reservations, directions and information visit www.iscla.org or call (818) 710-6306.

Picnics, blanket and low beach chairs are welcome. Please leave your pets at home, but service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome.