Who Owns Shakespeare? Power, Access, and Representation

Join us for a conversation with Bay Area Shakespeare Leaders.

May 20th, 2026, 5:30pm - 7:00pm.

The Garret at Toni Rembe Theater

415 Geary St, SF, CA

Moderator

James Mercer II, Associate Artistic Director

African American Shakespeare Company

Featured Panelists

Karina Gutierrez, Assistant Professor – UC Berkeley

Peter J. Kuo, Director of the Conservatory – A.C.T.

AeJay Antonis Marquis, Artistic Curator for the Seeds of Time Festival - Marin Shakespeare Company

Carla Pantoja, Artistic Director – San Francisco Shakespeare Festival

Sherri Young, Executive Director - African American Shakespeare Company

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