Playhouse Merced

Check out The Tempest this weekend at Applegate Park for FREE! Merced Shakespearefest

Join us THIS WEEKEND as we open William Shakespeare's The Tempest, directed by Erin Day. Experience one of Shakespeare's most enchanting adventures filled with shipwrecks, spirits, laughter, love, and second chances.

FREE Admission

Pack a blanket or lawn chair, bring a picnic dinner, and gather your family and friends for an unforgettable time of live Shakespeare in the park.

Performance Dates:
• June 13 — 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM
• June 14 — 6:00 PM
• June 20 — 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM
• June 21 — 6:00 PM

Audience seating opens 30 minutes before each performance.

See you at Applegate Park!

Come play with us!

Help us spread the word by putting up our season posters! Take a selfie and tag us AND the businesses you hung the poster to win four flex tickets to our 26/27 season! The winners will be decided in three categories, plus one randomly selected winner:
-Most businesses
-Most cities
-Best picture

You have four chances to win!
Contest ends 6/26/2026, visit the Box Office between the hours of 10-5, Wednesday - Friday to pick up your posters.

Go see the fabulous Perennial Players this weekend at the Mac!