Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot)
is an annual Free Shakespeare production set in a parking lot that invites people from all backgrounds to experience theater. Currently based outdoor at the 6th Street Playhouse, in Santa Rosa - California, we believe that by embracing our environment, we can bring accessibility to Shakespeare and lower the bar of entrance to all.
Below are our current and past productions.
Othello / Merry Wives of Windsor (2025)
We are so excited to announce our Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot) season 2025: Othello (directed by David Lear / Corisa Aaronson), and Merry Wives of Windsor (directed by Lukas Raphael).
Opening July 31st - August 24th 2025.
Outdoors at 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa, CA
Othello
(directed by David Lear / Corisa Aaronson)
July 31 - August 10, 2025
A timeless tragedy of jealousy, manipulation, and betrayal. Set in a richly stylized world of soldiers, swords, and honor, Othello follows a noble general whose trust is twisted by the cunning Iago. This stripped-down, period-inspired staging brings the raw intensity of Shakespeare’s language to the forefront, with live steel and high-stakes drama under the open sky.
Company
Keith Baker - Iago
Kevin Bordi - Roderigo
Ally Bray - Emilia
John C Browning - Cassio
Isaiah Carter - Othello
Taylor Diffenderfer - Desdemona
Jon Rathjen - Brabantio/Montano
Rei Rivera - Bianca/Gratiano
Jake Russell - Duke/Lodovico
The Merry Wives of Windsor
(directed by Lukas Raphael)
August 14 - August 24, 2025
Shakespeare’s beloved comedy gets a local twist in this fast-paced, wine country romp. Set in a contemporary small town full of big personalities, this production leans into the charm and chaos of modern-day Sonoma County — complete with lawn chairs, local flavor, and plenty of laughs. Schemes, disguises, and romantic mischief abound as two clever women teach a pompous knight a well-deserved lesson.
Company
Jean-Colin Cameron - Dr Caius
Skyelar Clouse - Anne Page
Kathi Collins - Hugh Evans
Michael Fontaine - Ford
Alana Green - Nym
Rosie Frater - Mistress Ford
Liz Jahren - Mistress Page
Anthony Martin - Page
Mariangela Pagan - Mistress Quickly
Areya Rowan - Simple
Brendan Smith - Slender
Levi Sterling - Fenton / Host
Justin Thompson - Falstaff
We are proudly supported by Emeritus Vineyards, Crossbarn Winery, the 6th Street Playhouse, and Railroad Square Association.
MACBETH / AS YOU LIKE IT (2024)
For our second season of ‘Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot), we were thrilled to produce Macbeth and As You Like It in September 2024, over four weekends. The productions were be played in repertoire by the same company on alternating nights, hosted and presented by the Arlene Francis Center, Santa Rosa CA.
The plays were directed by Lukas Raphael and designed by Sofia Piccolo-Weichert, with production support by Mariangela Págan, Martin Hamilton, Milinda Stewart, Nate Musser, and Brendan Smith.
We were proudly sponsored by Emeritus Vineyard, Crossbarn Winery, Dutton Estate, Henhouse Brewery, Sonoma Clean Power, Dry Creek Vineyard, DeVero, and work in association with the Historic Railroad Square Association and in co-production with The Drilling CompaNY and the Arlene Francis Center.
Acting Company
Magdalena del Castillo
Eliot Fintushel
Rosie Frater
Michael Girts
Mark Hedley
Keene Hudson
Jesse Jensen
Ryan Mitchell
Mariangela Pagan
Lydia Revelos
Jake Russell
Maddi Scarbrough
TWELFTH NIGHT (2023)
Our first production in the parking lot was held over two weekends in September 2023 at the Arlene Francis Center in Santa Rosa, CA.
The production was directed by Lukas Raphael and designed by Sofia Piccolo-Weichert, with production support by Mariangela Págan, Martin Hamilton, and Hamilton Clancy.
We were proudly sponsored by Emeritus Vineyard, Crossbarn Winery, Dutton Estate, Henhouse Brewery, Sonoma Clean Power, and worked in association with the Historic Railroad Square Association and in co-production with The Drilling CompaNY and the Arlene Francis Center.
Acting Company
Lizzy Bies - Viola
Allyson Bray - Olivia
Sergio Diaz - Sebastian / Curio
Amir Ghazi-Moradi - Orsino / Officer
Michael Girts - Feste
Mark Hedley - Sir Toby
Allie Nordby - Maria
Mariangela Págan - Malvolia
Jake Russell - Captain / Antonio
Bryce Williams - Sir Andrew