• ID: "Macbeth by William Shakespeare, directed by Bryn Boice, May 9, 7:30 PM and May 10, 2 PM. Student Matinees May 8-16, 2025; The Strand Theatre, Dorchester with the subtitle 'By the Pricking of My Thumbs' in a neon green futuristic font against a background of computer code creating the shape of hands"

    Macbeth: Stage2 Public Performances

    What’s done cannot be undone… This all-too-timely take on Shakespeare’s tragedy will focus on tech-manufactured jealousy and the tragic consequences of ceaseless social climbing, featuring Witches as ghastly algorithms who influence Macbeth along his deadly course of action. Macbeth, directed by CSC’s Associate Artistic Director Bryn Boice, examines the play’s questions of fate and free will as seen through the lens of Artificial Intelligence and technological manipulation.

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  • The ARC Cast of "Julius Caesar"

    CSC Apprentice Program

    Unlock Your Shakespeare Summer 2025 Program Dates: June 17 – August 10, 2025  2025 Applications are now OPEN! The CSC Apprentice Program is designed as a 7.5-week summer intensive that gives early career performers a rigorous tour of… Read More

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  • ID: "Macbeth by William Shakespeare, directed by Bryn Boice, May 9, 7:30 PM and May 10, 2 PM. Student Matinees May 8-16, 2025; The Strand Theatre, Dorchester with the subtitle 'By the Pricking of My Thumbs' in a neon green futuristic font against a background of computer code creating the shape of hands"

    Macbeth: Stage2 Student Matinees

    CSC’s annual Stage2 Performances of Shakespeare’s most popular plays are designed for middle and high school audiences. This year’s production of Macbeth, directed by CSC’s Associate Artistic Director Bryn Boice, examines the play’s questions of fate and free will as seen through the lenses of A.I. and technology. 

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  • "Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Presents William Shakespeare's As You Like It; Directed By Steven Maler; JULY - AUGUST 2025, Free on Boston Common" in Text against a metal textured purple wall with images of tropical flowers painted and drawn. A CSC logo. "Love is merely a madness" in text.

    As You Like It

    Shakespeare’s lush romantic comedy As You Like It celebrates the joys and follies of human nature and the beauty of creating one’s own sanctuary, even in the face of great tyranny.

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The ShakesDown Podcast with Bryn Boice

Join Bryn Boice (CSC’s Associate Artistic Director) in this monthly podcast, as she breaks down and shakes down Shakespeare’s most interesting speeches!

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