Age group

Handicap accessible

Dancing Studio

Music Studio

For the past two decades, Shakespeare's Associates, Inc, dba Shakespeare & Performing Arts Regional Company (SPARC) has been creating a sense of community throughout the region. Through its production of high quality theatrical experiences in vineyards, public establishments, performing arts venues, schools, colleges and universities, SPARC has made a lasting impact. 

In 2020, that impact was celebrated in a big way when SPARC was named the "Best Live Theater" in the East Bay by the readers of the East Bay Times for a third consecutive year. This incredible achievement is due in part to the hard work of Founding Artistic Director Lisa A. Tromovitch, who has been leading the organization since 2002. Additionally, a restructuring to incorporate as a nonprofit organization in 2006 gave rise to a new board of active community leaders, an artistic council of Bay Area professional artists, and a solid foundation of donors.

Dance

Theater/Drama

Music

Vocal/singing

Writing

Reading

Affordable

The Little Mermaid is a condensed version of one of Hans Christen Anderson’s classic tales. No previous acting experience required! Students will work together to bring these aquatic characters to life while exploring the themes of unconditional love, self-sacrifice, and the desire to explore the world and discover things that are beyond what one already knows. Activities will include: Acting, Movement, Public Speaking, Physical Comedy, Stage Combat, and Theater Games. This is an ensemble-based show, so everyone will have plenty to work on during class. This program will culminate in a 30-minute performance for family and friends.

The Little Mermaid 3rd to 5th grade

Mini Much Ado About Nothing is a condensed version of one of Shakespeare’s classic plays. No previous Shakespeare experience required! Students will work together to bring these comedic characters to life while exploring the themes of love vs freedom, deception vs truth, and perception vs reality. Activities will include: Acting, Movement, Public Speaking, Physical Comedy, Stage Combat, and Theater Games. This is an ensemble-based show, so everyone will have plenty to work on during class. This program will culminate in a 45-minute performance for family and friends.

Mini Much Ado About Nothing 6th to 8th grade

Coed

Preschool

Kids

Tweens

Livermore Shakespeare Festival

The various locations make for a magical night of theater  typically under the stars with a glass of wine in hand. They offer a variety of theatrical genres and the actors are some of the best of the Bay Area.

Letecia D

Elena A

The performances are stellar, the venue is spacious and engaging, and the there's wine (and food)!

Chris B

Every show is thought provoking, professionally produced, and the setting unique making each experience very enjoyable and special.

Brett D

Excellent productions, lovely location, and terrific Wente wine.