Shakespeare by the Sea · Summer 2025
If you were one of the 450 folks who joined us in the park for As You Like It, you already know: it was a magical night under the stars. If you missed it… well, you missed a good one.
The play opened in a not-so-happy kingdom where bad brothers were being, well, bad. But once Rosalind—played with charm and spark by Savannah Moffat—headed into the Forest of Arden disguised as a boy named “Ganymede,” the real fun began. Her cousin Celia (the always delightful Amanda Godoy) tagged along, and the two found freedom, friendship, and a whole lot of romantic confusion among the trees.
Brendan Robert Kane brought just the right mix of earnest and swoony as Orlando, the love-struck poet who filled the forest with odes to Rosalind. His chemistry with “Ganymede” was both hilarious and sweet—especially since he didn’t know he was flirting with the very woman he was writing poems about.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Fisher had the crowd laughing out loud as the fool Touchstone, tossing out jokes and wisdom in equal measure. His scenes with Phoebe Alva’s Audrey were a highlight—quirky, awkward, and kind of adorable.
The forest folk brought their own flair too. Christopher Diem (as the singing Amiens) added a touch of magic with original live music, and Alec Yamartino gave us a moody, thoughtful Jaques who reminded us that “All the world’s a stage.” Will Mueller (Oliver), Megan Ruble (Phebe), Christian Skinner (Silvius), and Caleb Towns (as both the kindly Duke Senior and the shepherd Corin) all helped round out the world of Arden with heart and humor.
In classic Shakespeare fashion, everything came together in the end—misunderstandings cleared up, disguises dropped, and multiple couples tying the knot in a joyful finale that had the whole audience grinning.
It was a night full of laughter, great performances, and a reminder of how good it feels to come together as a community to enjoy something special. And here’s the best part: admission to Shakespeare by the Sea is always free. But that only happens because of donations from people like you.
Note: Please enjoy the photos below. Unfortunately, the performances at Rush Park were not videoed. If we locate a video of the 2025 performance, we will link it below.
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Shakespeare by the Sea turns neighborhood parks into open-air stages, bringing professional live theatre to communities all over Southern California—completely free to attend. But free for the audience doesn’t mean free to produce. SBTS relies on the support of people like you to fund the actors, costumes, sets, and crews that make each summer season possible. If you enjoyed the performance—or just love that this kind of experience exists—please consider making a donation to help keep the magic going. Just click or scan the code. Every little bit helps.
