Shakespeare On The Bluff

03/17/2026

We are holding open auditions for the 9th Season of Shakespeare on the Bluff! This season’s selections are:

The Comedy of Errors, directed by Lacy Hornick, running June 11th, 12th, & 13th

and

Hamlet, directed by Kevin Wetmore, running July 9th, 10th, and 11th

Auditions are April 17 & 18 in Foley 100 with callbacks on Sunday, April 19. Please sign up for a slot using the SignUpGenius link:

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/60B054AA8A929A5FC1-62992879-shakespeare

Prepare a 1-2 minute dramatic or comedic monologue that displays your handling of classical language. Reach out to Kevin Wetmore with any questions at [email protected]

07/15/2025

Our incredible cast and crew for Measure for Measure ✨👏

Shakespeare On The Bluff gives students the opportunity to participate in a professional climate and perform for a larger audience base. In its 8th season, the production brought together 48 student actors and 15 professional directors, designers, and actors.

📷Photo in this post from "Measure for Measure."

07/12/2025

07/10/2025

Measure for Measure opens TOMORROW! Join us at LMU’s Drollinger Family Stage this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00PM. All Shakespeare on the Bluff performances are free to the public and a great way to spend your evening surrounded by good friends, delicious snacks, and live theatre under the stars. Bring your blankets, bug spray, and low-back chairs and get ready for this entertaining Brechtian Shakespeare experience.

07/05/2025

Thank you to LMU’s wonderful photographer, Robert Macaisa (on Instagram ), for capturing our Winter’s Tale and congratulations to our fantastic cast and crew! Measure for Measure will be up next, opening July 10 running through July 12. Join us and RSVP:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/measure-for-measurelmus-shakespeare-on-the-bluff-tickets-1359492010199?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

06/21/2025

Rehearsals for Measure for Measure are going quite well. Except the Duchess of Vienna seems strangely absent. Her child has been left behind to spy on the citizens of Vienna. These are her findings… Join Shakespeare on the Bluff July 10th through 12th at LMU’s Drollinger Family Stage - 8pm. RSVP using the link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/measure-for-measurelmus-shakespeare-on-the-bluff-tickets-1359492010199?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

06/13/2025

Come with us to Sicilia and Bohemia! See the sights and witness the enchanting Winter’s Tale! OPENING TONIGHT! LMU’s Shakespeare on the Bluff welcomes you to a night of Shakespeare, snacks, and community. Tonight at 8:00PM on the Drollinger Family Stage. RSVP with the link in our bio.

06/07/2025

Opening exactly one week from today: The Winter’s Tale! Our cast is hard at work to bring you this adventurous account of jealousy, hope, and redemption. Make a night of it and bring your best snacks and outdoor seating! This is a free and family-friendly event, but RSVP using this link to receive additional information.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-winters-talelmus-shakespeare-on-the-bluff-tickets-1359452582269?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

Doors open at 6:00pm and our show begins at 8:00pm. Can’t wait to see you there!

06/05/2025

RSVP to The Winter’s Tale:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-winters-talelmus-shakespeare-on-the-bluff-tickets-1359452582269?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

RSVP to Measure for Measure:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/measure-for-measurelmus-shakespeare-on-the-bluff-tickets-1359492010199?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

06/02/2025

Check out our press release for our latest season of Shakespeare on the Bluff! The Winter’s Tale runs June 12th through 14th on our Drollinger Family Stage near Hannon Library.

Link to the full press release:

https://newsroom.lmu.edu/press-release/lmus-shakespeare-on-the-bluff-summer-festival-presents-the-winters-tale-and-measure-for-measure/

Link to RSVP for Winter’s Tale:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-winters-talelmus-shakespeare-on-the-bluff-tickets-1359452582269?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

03/23/2025

Audition Notice! We will be holding auditions for Shakespeare on the Bluff April 11 & 12, with callbacks on April 13. Our 8th season will feature The Winter’s Tale directed by Lauren Johansen and Measure for Measure directed by Stacey Cabaj. The SignUpGenius link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CADA72BA5F9C16-55848874-shakespeare

Please prepare a one minute classical monologue (comedy or drama). Auditions will be held in the Foley Building, room 100. Please contact [email protected] for additional questions.

Performance dates for The Winter’s Tale are June 12, 13, & 14. For Measure for Measure, performance dates are July 10, 11, & 12.