The Forest Theater is an historic amphitheater in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Founded in 1910, it is one of the oldest outdoor theaters west of the Rockies. Actor/director Herbert Heron is generally cited as the founder and driving force, and poet/novelist Mary Austin is often credited with suggesting the idea. As first envisioned, original works by California authors, children's theatre, and the plays of Shakespeare were the primary focus. Since its inception, a variety of artists and theatre groups have presented plays, pageants, musical offerings and other performances on the outdoor stage, and the facility's smaller indoor theatre and school.
Sunset over the Forest Theatre during 1997 Carmel Shakespeare Festival production of Julius Caesar
Herbert Heron as Hamlet in 1926
1911 production of Twelfth Night
WPA workers rebuilding the Forest Theater in 1939.
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel-by-the-Sea, commonly known simply as Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, located on the Central Coast of California. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 3,220, down from 3,722 at the 2010 census. Situated on the Monterey Peninsula, Carmel is a popular tourist destination, known for its natural scenery and rich artistic history.
Image: Carmel Mission Church
Image: Butterfly House with beach view (cropped)
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Image: Kocher Building (cropped)
