The Shakespeare Company at UCLA (SCU) is the university’s only student-run classical theater group, dedicated to producing bold, imaginative, and accessible performances for the UCLA and greater Los Angeles communities. We focus especially on Shakespearean works, while also embracing new student-written pieces and a variety of theatrical styles. With three to four full-length productions a year, plus our beloved Evening of Shakespeare cabaret, all of our shows are entirely student-acted, directed, and designed. We welcome participants of all experience levels and majors—if you have a passion for theater, there’s a place for you here.

 

       Beyond the stage, SCU fosters a vibrant creative community through workshops, educational events, parties, and fundraisers. We’re committed to cultivating a space where students can learn, collaborate, and celebrate the arts—whether they’re first-time performers or seasoned theater-makers. As part of UCLA’s wider tradition of student theater, we aim to make classic works feel fresh, visionary, and truly our own.