Free For All is just 1 week away!

STC's Free For All is a much-loved Washington tradition that offers free Shakespeare performances to the community. Join us!

All's Well That Ends Well
directed by Jenny Lord
original direction by Michael Kahn
August 23-September 5
Sidney Harman Hall

Keep reading to learn about the play and about how to get tickets.

All about the play

"Lively comedy...springs brightly, joyfully to life."
Washington City Paper

This production of All's Well That Ends Well was originally staged in 2010 under the direction of Michael Kahn. See photos.

In Shakespeare’s moving comedy, Helena wants Bertram, and Bertram wants anything but marriage. With resourceful deception and ample persistence, our heroine overcomes one obstacle after another. Read more about the play.

5 ways to get your tickets

? Become a 2012-2013 Season subscriber. Reserve 2 Free For All tickets for each subscription seat and exchange your tickets if needed. Subscribe.

? Join Friends of Free For All. Read on for details.

? Enter the Online Lottery. For each performance, a select number of seats will be given away to lucky lottery winners. Learn more.

? Get in line. On each day of the Free For All, we'll give away up to 200 tickets to those waiting in the Ticket Line at Sidney Harman Hall.

? Follow us on social media. Continue reading for details.

Join the fun on Facebook and Twitter

Follow STC on Facebook and Twitter for daily updates on the line at Sidney Harman Hall! We'll also post tons of exclusive content -- photos from past productions, fond Free For All memories, trivia questions and more.

Plus we'll give away pairs of Free For All tickets twice a week. Visit our Facebook and Twitter pages for "All's Well Wednesdays" and "Free For All Fridays," beginning Wednesday, August 22!

Last chance to join Friends of Free For All

Join Friends of Free for All and enjoy premium, reserved seats at this year’s show!

Did you know that Friends of Free For All get exclusive benefits like reserved seats on the date you choose, no standing in line, ticket exchange privileges, pre-seating and complimentary drinks in the Patrons Lounge? Learn more.

Call 202.547.1122, option 7, to join now!

Get involved in Students For Shakespeare

Students For Shakespeare at the Free For All provides enhanced access to the plays of William Shakespeare. Participating student groups receive Play Guides and tickets before they become available to the public. This year we are also excited to offer two student matinee performances with talkback discussions with the actors at 10 a.m. on September 4 and 5.

Tickets are still available for your school or community groups for the 10 a.m. matinees. Learn more or apply.

Thank you to our sponsors!

“We understand it, and thank heaven for you.”
All’s Well That Ends Well, act 2, scene 3

The Shakespeare Theatre Company is immensely grateful for the support of its Free For All sponsors, without whom this annual tradition would not be possible. We extend our most heartfelt thanks to the partners listed below, along with many others, who believe in the importance and power of free Shakespeare for the D.C. metro community!