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Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
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Artistic Excellence, Accessibility, and Education.

Boston, MA
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First rehearsal magic. ✨
Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" is officially in motion — here’s a little peek from the room with our cast, production team, access providers, and more!
🎟️ ➡️ commshakes.org/scrooge25
November 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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A FAMILY-sized Deal! 🎉
Bring the whole crew to #CarolBOS for holiday cheer, music, and more! Join us on December 6th or 7th for special surprises, plus an exclusive BUY 4, GET 2 FREE ticket offer on groups of 4+ (no promo code required)!
🎟️ ➡️ commshakes.org/scrooge25
ID: Cast members from #CarolBOS smile on stage. Text reads: “Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol" — Family Fun Weekend, December 6th and 7th,” with the CSC 30th anniversary logo.
November 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s best-selling novel "Hamnet" and starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, this moving film screens on 11/30 at 4 PM, followed by a conversation moderated by CSC’s Associate Artistic Director Bryn Boice.
🎟️: coolidge.org/events/shakespeare-reimagined-hamnet
ID: Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal as Agnes and William Shakespeare in “Hamnet”. Courtesy Image. A CSC and Coolidge Logo. "Shakespeare Reimagined" in text.
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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A Most Splendid Offer for Students! 🎩
Students of sharp mind and eager spirit can enjoy $20 Student Rush Tickets for #CarolBOS. Don’t miss your chance to see this holiday classic!
More Info ➡️ commshakes.org/scrooge25
ID: Bob Cratchit writes at his desk. "Student Rush" in text, with a #CarolBOS logo. PC: Nile Scott Studios.
November 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Want to help CSC bring accessible theater to Greater Boston? We are currently seeking applicants for various production and development roles supporting our work!
Learn more ➡️ commshakes.org/employment
ID: a glowing neon sign saying "Free Shakespeare on the Common". Text over the image reads “Work with Us!” and “commshakes.org/employment,” with a CSC 30th logo. PC: Liesl Clark Photography.
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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The ghosts aren’t gone just yet... 👻
Join us this December at the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre and see Ebenezer Scrooge face the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in a story that transforms chills into cheer.
🎟️ ➡️ commshakes.org/scrooge25
ID: The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. A CSC 30th Logo. PC: Nile Scott Studios.
October 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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✨Rediscover the Magic! ✨
Experience Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol" at the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre, Dec 6–23. Make it your holiday tradition!
🎟️: commshakes.org/scrooge25
October 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Step into the world of Ebenezer Scrooge this holiday season. From ghostly visits to joyful carols, Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" will warm your heart. 🎩✨
Book Now ➡️ commshakes.org/scrooge25
October 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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From holiday traditions like Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" to Free Shakespeare on the Common and education programs that inspire the next generation, our newsletter keeps you connected to every story we tell. ✉️
Sign up and be part of the magic!
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ID: The Ghost of Christmas Present (Carolyn Saxon) smiles with holiday glee. PC: Nile Scott Studios.
October 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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From rehearsals to performances, workshops to friendships—it was a summer to remember! Bravo to the 2025 Apprentice Company for all your artistry and heart. We can’t wait to see what’s next for you! 👏
#AppCoCSC #CommShakes #CSC30
CSC Apprentice Program: Experience 2025
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September 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Every holiday season deserves a little magic. ✨
Rediscover Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol" with Commonwealth Shakespeare Company—a story of redemption, generosity, and joy that never grows old. #CarolBOS
🎟 commshakes.org/scrooge25
Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" - Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
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September 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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And so, dear friends, we’ve said our “as you like it’s” and our goodbyes... 🌳🌃✨
Thank you to the tens of thousands who joined us on the Common for #AsYouLikeItSOTC —you filled our summer nights with laughter, music, and community.
ID: The Company of "As You Like It". PC: Liesl Clark Photography.
August 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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"CSC's exuberant [#AsYouLikeIt#SOTC] is an equal opportunity pleaser." - MySouthEnd

Read the Review ➡️ www.mysouthend.com/arts//340341
Free 'As You Like It' Delivers Outstanding Shakespeare on Boston Common
As You Like It, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, Boston Common through August 10th. Free.
www.mysouthend.com
August 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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🌟 Tonight’s the Night! 🌟
Opening night of #AsYouLikeItSOTC is finally here on the Boston Common! Join us under the stars as the Forest of Arden comes alive with music, romance, and Shakespearean mischief in this joyful production. ➡️ commshakes.org/ayli25
July 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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We were honored to welcome Mayor Michelle Wu to Free Shakespeare on the Common last night. Her steadfast support of the arts and commitment to accessible public programming make events like this possible for all Bostonians. #ArtsInBoston #CommShakes @mayorwu.boston.gov
July 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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At CSC, access isn’t an afterthought—it’s central to our mission. Our accessible performances and services, in partnership with Think Outside the Vox, ensure that everyone can experience the magic of Free Shakespeare on the Common.
➡️ commshakes.org/Access
July 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Want the best view of Arden? 🌳🌟 💺
The Friends Section is your VIP pass to premium seating at #AsYouLikeItSOTC — plus, your reservation helps support CSC’ and Free Shakespeare on the Common. Win-win!
Reserve Your Spot Today: CommShakes.Org/AYLI25
July 26, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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That's right, we're back! 🌳📷#AsYouLikeItSOTC is officially live on the Boston Common! Catch us under the stars— tonight through August 10. 📷 commshakes.org/AYLI25
July 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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“What I would like people to take away from this production is that there’s hope on the other side,” [Nora] Eschenheimer said. “Even in the bleakest of times — we just need to trudge forward.” - The Boston Globe
Read the Article ➡️ www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/18/a...
One of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedies heads to the Common - The Boston Globe
"As You Like It" has more echoes to the current moment than you might realize.
www.bostonglobe.com
July 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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POV: It’s your first Shakespeare on the Common…
The sun’s setting, the city’s buzzing, and you’ve just stepped into the Forest of Arden. 🌳🎭✨

#AsYouLikeItSOTC begins July 23, don’t miss your cue.
➡️CommShakes.Org/AYLI25
July 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Help us keep Shakespeare on the Common free for all by joining our volunteer team. Assist with playbills, seating, accessibility, and more—and enjoy the show from our reserved Friends Section, plus discounts on merch and concessions.
➡️ CommShakes.org/Volunteer
Volunteer - Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
Donate your time to CSC and help make it all happen! There are many ways you can donate your time to CSC including volunteer ushering, assisting in projects with our administrative team, being an advo...
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July 16, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Sundae, but make it Shakespeare 🍦✨
Introducing “Rosalind and Orlando’s Under the Ice Cream Tree” Sundae, available exclusively at the Ben & Jerry’s truck at Shakespeare on the Common — sweet enough to woo even the most melancholy Jaques! 100% of proceeds support CSC
ID: A colorful sundae with B&J and CSC logos against a purple and orange shipping container and pink heart doodles with the sundae name in text.
July 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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In partnership with Think Outside the Vox, CSC offers ASL-interpreted performances of #AsYouLikeIt so Deaf and Hard of Hearing audiences can fully enjoy Free Shakespeare on the Common.
👉 Learn more: CommShakes.org/AYLI25
July 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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🌿 Free Shakespeare belongs to everyone.
🎭 For 29 years, CSC has made it happen.

Help us keep it going—make a gift before July 23!
👉 commshakes.org/ways-to-give
#ShakespeareOnTheCommon #AsYouLikeIt #BostonTradition
Ways to Give - Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company exists to provide FREE Shakespeare to Greater Boston, which means 80% of our revenue comes from donors like you, rather than from ticket sales! Please make a gift toda...
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July 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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"One of the reasons we continue to produce these plays is these threads of humanity persist throughout our existence... How do we deal with our fellow man? How do we deal with power structures?" - Michael Underhill
➡️ www.edgemedianetwork.com/story/340226
Actor Michael Underhill – Unraveling the Gender Politics of 'As You Like It' | EDGE United States
Actor Michael Underhill – Unraveling the Gender Politics of 'As You Like It'
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July 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM