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Forest Theater | |
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![]() Sunset over the Forest Theatre during 1997 Carmel Shakespeare Festival production of Julius Caesar | |
General information | |
Type | Amphitheatre |
Location | Santa Rita St, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States |
Coordinates | 36°33′13″N 121°55′00″W / 36.5535°N 121.9168°W |
Current tenants | year-round:Pacific Repertory Theatre seasonal: Forest Theater Guild |
Opened | July 10, 1910 |
Owner | City of Carmel-by-the-Sea |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Works Progress Administration (WPA) |
Website | |
Official website Forest Theater Guild |
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.[1] 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.[2] As first envisioned, original works by California authors, children's theatre, and the plays of Shakespeare were the primary focus.[3] 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.