Enriching young lives, cultivating community, with theatre as the means and Shakespeare the inspiration.

Community Shakespeare Company breaks new ground. Its mission is to enrich young lives and cultivate community. CSC's unique adaptations enchant and engage young actors from 3rd grade up. The productions motivate community, parents, mentors and artists to support and encourage youth. The result is a dynamic model that can be replicated in schools, organizations, clubs and communities nationwide.

"Parts are given to children and youth of all ages and sizes, and they all maintain a generosity of spirit and a smooth sense of ensemble. Attending these productions is a rare treat."
- Diana Luhn Bower; February, 2005

"We are indeed blessed to have Community Shakespeare in our midst."
- Kenneth W. Jenks, Director Emeritus, U. of Utah Playwriting Program; May, 2004

"The imagination and creativity of the Shakespeare productions have brought theater to life in the Center. It astounds our board of trustees that they have accomplished all of this with casts ranging in age from six to sixteen."
- Jamie Stephens, LCCA Board Member; October, 2003

"The production was superb; the acting as professional as any I have seen at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon.
- Donn Charnley, Professor Emeritus, Shoreline Community College; Lecturer Emeritus, University of Washington; April, 2003

"The productions have been of the highest quality that has made both the young people and the greater community proud. This theatre is an extraordinary effort for such a small community."
- Rhea Y. Miller, San Juan County Commissioner; April, 2003

FALL Festival - November 2008 - Casting in September. (details)

Meet the Author at AAET 2008 in Chicago September 25 - 28 (Conference details)

JUST PUBLISHED: A Midsummer Night's Dream! CSC Scripts are now available online.

New research paper:
   -- Dr. George Belliveau, Faculty of Education, University of BC. December 2007. Read the paper.

Read about CSC in recently published book by Backstage Books, second edition of: "Kids take the Stage"... (more info)

"To see their eyes light up when they "get" the lines is awesome."
-- Adrienne Blignaut, teacher, South Africa (read more)

"Our Class enjoyed using your adaptation of Shakespeare's 'A Comedy of Errors!' It was especially enjoyable for our audiences of over 500 young people. What an accomplishment to be able to say my students have performed and understood one of Shakespeare's comedies. Thank you for the opportunity to present a fun and 'adolescent friendly' version of 'A Comedy of Errors!' "
-- M.J. Grazioli, 8th grade teacher, Vienna, VA

"I'm pleased to say the quality of your work has answered most of our reservations about adapting the Bard and consequently we'd be happy to include your titles at The Internet Theatre Bookshop."
-- Internet Theatre Bookshop

"I'm very impressed. and really filled with awe. I don't know how you did such simple and elegant and eminently usable adaptations. Bravo. And the way the book is designed is just right. It's attractive, friendly, easily readable and easily usable by actors. "
-- Lenka Peterson O'Conner, author, KIDS TAKE THE STAGE

"[AS YOU LIKE IT] I do like it very much, and believe it is exactly what is needed to introduce Shakespeare to children. You found the language that can make the play funny to youngsters, but it also captures the lilt and flow of the words which will stay with them as they grow up."
-- Mary Comtois - Director of the School of Drama, Emeritus, University of Washington