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ShakesBEER Festival

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On June 29-30, 2024, Dana Point’s Arts & Culture Ambassadors and the Dana Point Arts Alliance hosted the first-ever ShakesBEER Festival, transforming Sea Terrace Park into a vibrant weekend of family-friendly fun. Attendees enjoyed free admission to the lively event, with options to purchase tickets for delicious food and refreshing beverages.

Festival-goers soaked in the summer vibes with live music, craft beer tastings, and savory food options, while the main event, a captivating outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, delighted audiences each evening at 7:00 PM. Families and friends brought picnic blankets and low-back chairs, settling in to experience Shakespeare under the stars.

Thank you to everyone who joined for an unforgettable weekend celebrating art, theater, and community! For more information on future events, visit ocshakesbeer.com.


William Shakespeare’s The Tempest

Twelve years have passed since Prospero, the deposed Duke of Milan, was betrayed by his family, expelled from his homeland alongside his daughter, and marooned on a remote island. Yet, this island is no ordinary place, and Prospero is no ordinary man. Possessing the powers of a magician, he orchestrates a tempest that shipwrecks his betrayers on his shores, rendering them vulnerable to his retribution. Amidst the castaways and denizens of the island, each with their own narratives, unfolds a story of metamorphosis from the old order to a new era, grappling with themes of justice, loss, redemption, injury, healing, blame, and forgiveness. Under the direction of Erik Blair, Shakespeare's family-friendly production immerses the audience with uproarious fools, enchanting spells, and mischievous spirits, delving into the depths of human experience. This maritime-themed production resonates with Dana Point's own seafaring history, intertwining Shakespearean drama with the allure of the ocean in celebration of the City’s 35th anniversary.

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