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Marin Shakespeare Company

San Rafael, CA

Shakespeare in American Communities: Schools

FY2024

A stage full of actors dressed in Ancient Greek-inspired outfits.
Photo Credit: Marin Shakespeare Company

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Marin Shakespeare Company will provide a free, one-hour, bilingual adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing. In this romantic comedy, the men will mainly speak Spanish and the women English, adding a new layer to Shakespeare’s comedy.  Student groups may also receive free transportation and pre- and post-show classroom visits from actors. This region has a high number of Spanish-speaking students.

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