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Modjeska Shakespeare

Silverado, California

This 75-year-old Shakespearean sculpture is painted by a local artist for every season. 

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Zoltar! What’s your wish? wishartppamela11 (Atlas Obscura User)
They came from the East! wishartppamela11 (Atlas Obscura User)
Modjeska Shakespeare Cracks up the local community with Nutty costume! tomwishart (Atlas Obscura User)
Harry Potter makes a rare appearance in Modjeska Canyon! tomwishart (Atlas Obscura User)
Happy October from Jack and Sally! tomwishart (Atlas Obscura User)
Night time is the right time for Jack and Sally! tomwishart (Atlas Obscura User)
Zoltar Speaks- Happy St. Paddy’s Day wishartpamela11 (Atlas Obscura User)
ZOLTAR SPEAKS “Rejoice Peeps, He’s Always In Season” Easter 2019 tomwishart (Atlas Obscura User)
Modjeska Shakespeare inspired the creation of Modjeska Canyon Shakespeare festival which performs several times a year at the historic Modjeska House. dionsorrell (Atlas Obscura User)
Bigfoot Spotted in Modjeska Canyon!
Shakespeare and Co. are busy setting the next act! tomwishart (Atlas Obscura User)
“Holiday Blessings”
The Lady is very wise! tomwishart (Atlas Obscura User)
The Lady reminds us that we are all equal!
“The Lady Speaks softly in Modjeska Canyon” tomwishart (Atlas Obscura User)
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Nestled in the canyons of Orange County, California, stands a 75-year-old sculpture rescued from the scrapyard. It was given a second life by local artists Pamela and Thomas Wishart, who had the vision of using it to bring William Shakespeare back to life as a piece of art for the community to engage with. A different theme is chosen for every holiday and the Wisharts encourage people to take pictures with this quirky statue.

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If Shakespeare is missing, he’ll return soon, he’s probably doing a costume change. The statue is outside a private residence, so please do not disturb.

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