Capitola Soroptimists Partner with Santa Cruz Shakespeare

A Cozy, Comfortable Culture in The Grove at DeLaveaga Park

Soroptimist International (SI) of Capitola-By-The-Sea has partnered with Santa Cruz Shakespeare (SCS) to manage the rental of beach chairs, cushions, and blankets for audience members in The Grove at SCS’s new location in DeLaveaga Park.

Before the first performance on July 13 and every night and matinee thereafter, Capitola Soroptimists volunteers will be inside the renovated on-site Quonset Hut renting: beach chairs to theater-goers in the groundling general admission seating areas, and cushions and blankets for those seated in traditional theater seats. Chairs, cushions, and blankets will rent for $3 each with Capitola Soroptimists and SCS sharing the profits.

“We were inspired by the Ashland Soroptimist club, which has been in partnership with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival renting cushions and blankets since 1949,” said SI of Capitola President, Katie Elstad. “We thought this would be a great opportunity to help two non-profits and keep play-goers cozy and comfortable.”

Likewise, SCS Managing Director Aimee Zygmonski shares the club’s enthusiasm. “This partnership is a perfect example of how community organizations can support and share with each other. We couldn’t be more thrilled to offer an opportunity to the Soroptimists to not only provide a service to our patrons but also raise money for their scholarship programs.”

The 2016 season of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, and the Fringe Show: Orlando runs from July 13 through August 28.

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For show times, tickets and more information, visit santacruzshakespeare.org.

Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Membership in the Capitola club is open to women throughout Santa Cruz County. For more information visit the SI Capitola website at www.best4women.org or email at info@best4women.org.

Santa Cruz Shakespeare (SCS) is celebrating its third season as an independent non-profit theatre company. www.santacruzshakespeare.org