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Bid on a 1920s Art Deco costume piece, support SF Shakespeare Festival, then watch it come to life on stage
By Allie Rasmus at KTVU FOX 2 News
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival is auctioning off select costume pieces from its summer production of "Antony and Cleopatra" in a fundraiser called "Fancy Extras."
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival's "Fancy Extras" fundraiser offers a unique opportunity for locals to own a piece of the city's vibrant arts scene. By bidding on a 1920s Art Deco costume piece from the summer production of "Antony and Cleopatra," supporters will not only be contributing to the festival's continued success but also gaining a tangible connection to the performance. As the festival brings Shakespeare's works to life on stages across the city, the auction winner will be able to appreciate the costume's role in the production, having seen it firsthand. This fundraiser also speaks to the resourcefulness and creativity of San Francisco's arts organizations, which often rely on innovative approaches to secure funding and engage with their communities. The success of "Fancy Extras" will likely be closely watched by other local arts groups, potentially inspiring similar initiatives in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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