American Conservatory Theater
Production | San Francisco, CA, USA
March 12 – 29, 2025*
By
William Shakespeare
In a modern verse
translation by
Shishir Kurup
Adapted and Directed by
Rebecca J. Ennals
We have just been through one of the most tumultuous election seasons in recent memory—including violence, polarization, and real-life reminders of how voters can change their minds based on rhetoric and communication strategies. Against this backdrop, the A.C.T. OUT Tour’s production of Julius Caesar will ask: When do political figures become dangerous to democracy? Is an assassination ever justifiable? How can deeply polarized societies avoid civil war? Julius Caesar contains some of the most memorable language in Shakespeare, not to mention detailed characterizations and deep explorations of human relationships. Shishir Kurup’s translation preserves all of Shakespeare’s magnificent rhetoric while making obscure humor and historical references more accessible. Seven dynamic actors bring this story to life in a tight 90-minute adaptation, performed in the round with exciting audience interactions.
*Dates & Locations
Mar 12–16 | Public performances in the Rueff at the Strand Theater
Mar 18–27 | School and community tour
Mar 28–29 | Public performances in the Rueff at the Strand Theater
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