25th Annual Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival

Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m., July 23-24

Fridays through Sundays at 8 p.m., July 28-31, Aug 5-7

Such are the legends and superstitions surrounding Shakespeare’s most infamous tragedy that theater folk the world over avoid speaking the name of the play and its fascinating protagonist. Macbeth (aka “The Scottish Play, Mackers, the Bard’s Play, etc.) will bring together sweeping battles, sardonic wit, occult mysteries and sublime poetry in a masterful tale of ruthless ambition — brought to life under the stars for Kingsmen’s 25th anniversary season.

The Kingsmen Shakespeare Company is the professional theater company of Cal Lutheran. The nonprofit organization coordinates apprentice programs for professional and aspiring Shakespearean actors, an educational tour for local schools, and summer theater camps for youth.

General admission is $25 for adults, $20 for seniors 62 and over and active military, $15 for students 18 and over with ID, and for 17 and younger. Reserved lawn boxes are $90 to $110. A lawn box accommodates four to six, and only one ticket is required per box. Online ticketing is available for both lawn boxes and general admission.

Festival grounds open at 5:30 p.m. for pre-show picnicking and entertainment.

Parking is available in the lot off Mountclef Boulevard just south of Olsen Road.

Purchase tickets here.

For information, visit kingsmenshakespeare.org or call 805-493-3184.