Shakespeare by the Sea, Los Angeles

Shakespeare by the Sea is a nonprofit organization that was launched in 1998 [1] by Producing Artistic Director Lisa Coffi.

Shakespeare by the Sea offers a free repertory season that runs for ten weeks throughout Los Angeles and Orange County.

Over the years, Shakespeare by the Sea has developed into a mid-sized arts organization with two core programs: the free summer repertory presented in Long Beach and then throughout the South Bay, Los Angeles and Orange County; and the Little Fish Theatre, a 60-seat black box theatre producing new, classic and contemporary works year-round in Redondo Beach.

Shakespeare by the Sea is supported by a combination of individual donations, government and arts program grants and corporate sponsorship.

Founding members of Shakespeare by the Sea are Lisa Coffi, Stephanie Courtney and Keith Gotowicki.