The private Shakespeare Club in Pasadena was founded in 1888 as a women’s literary society. Over the years the focus shifted more to raising funds for educational scholarships and, once a year, producing a play as a fundraiser. This coming year they are producing the Pajama Game. They also hold two big fundraising fairs open to the public: one in Spring and another as a holiday Gift Fair.
The Club’s building was originally a private home–complete with a large room for musical and theatrical performances. Musicians and actors perform on a raised stage in this room. It is popular as a setting for weddings and receptions. More recently it has become a set for movies.
Left, one woman came to the 2016 holiday boutique dressed in an Edwardian costume. Her daytime job is as a freelance writer.
