Feel Magic of ‘As You Like It’ at Free Countywide ‘Globe for All’ Tour by Old Globe

The Old Globe’s annual Globe for All Tour, bringing free Shakespeare to communities across the region, begins Tuesday with As You Like It.

And for the first time, the tour has been expanded from three to four weeks of shows, continuing through Nov. 24.

Directed by Emil Weinstein (who also guided last year’s tour of The Comedy of Errors), the production of As You Like It will travel to various economically, geographically and culturally diverse communities throughout San Diego County and Tijuana.

Here’s the full list of public dates, times and venues:

• Tuesday at 6 p.m., Wilson Middle School in City Heights
• Wednesday at 6 p.m., Lemon Grove Academy, Alvarez Auditorium
• Nov. 1 at 6 p.m., CSU San Marcos, Arts Building
• Nov. 2 at 1 p.m., San Diego Central Library
• Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.. St. John Chaldean Catholic Church in El Cajon
• Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. Oceanside Civic Center Library
• Nov. 12 at 7 p.m., Casa Familiar, San Ysidro Civic Center
• Nov. 13 at 6 p.m., Lincoln High School in Lincoln Park
• Nov. 14 at 6 p.m., CECUT Tijuana Cultural Center
• Nov. 16 at noon, Naval Base San Diego, Anchors
• Nov. 17 at 2 p.m., Bayfront/Mueller Charter School, Chula Vista
• Nov. 20 at 6 p.m., Mesa College in Kearny Mesa
• Nov. 22 at 2:30 p.m., George L. Stevens Fourth District Seniors Resource Center
• Nov. 23 at 1:30 p.m., Otay Mesa-Nestor Branch Library
• *Nov. 24 at noon and 4 p.m., House of Charm at the Old Globe in Balboa Park

Tickets, at $25, will go on sale on at noon Nov. 1 for the final two performances. All other shows are free, on a first-come, first-served basis. At many locations, a free catered meal is offered before the show, along with a craft activity; the theater encourages those interested to arrive 30 minutes before showtime to take part.

In addition, the tour will be performed privately for several groups, including those without shelter, social service organizations, veterans and those in jail or prisons.

A romantic comedy, As You Like It focuses on Rosalind and her cousin Celia as they journey to the magical Forest of Arden to escape from their world of oppression and encounter the dashing Orlando.

“Audiences throughout San Diego County and Tijuana will love this raucous comedy filled with music, magic and a thrilling story of young love,” said Director of Arts Engagement Adena Varner. 

The cast of As You Like It includes Jake Millgard (Duke Frederick/Duke Senior), Danielle Chaves (Rosalind), Luana Fontes (Celia) and Carter Piggee (Orlando).

Since “Globe for All” began in 2014, approximately 16,000 community members have attended a performance. These tours offer free admission to shows in non-theatrical venues such as schools, gymnasiums, cafeterias, shelters, senior centers, refugee community centers, military installations and more.