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Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) is a leading international theater company and the recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) is a leading international theater company and the recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and Executive Director Criss Henderson, CST is dedicated to creating extraordinary production of classics, new works and family programming; to unlocking Shakespeare’s work for educators and students; and to serving as Chicago’s cultural ambassador through its World’s Stage Series.
Through a year-round season encompassing more than 650 performances, CST attracts 225,000 audience members annually. One in four of its audience members is under eighteen years old, and today its education programs have impacted the learning of over one million students. CST is proud to take an active role in empowering the next generation of literate, engaged cultural champions and creative minds.
Join A.B.L.E.'s ensembles as they wander in the Athenian forest where texts are missed, calls dropped, and love is an emoji away. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, adapted by Emma MacLean, will take place June 10-11.
Join A.B.L.E.'s ensembles as they wander in the Athenian forest where texts are missed, calls dropped, and love is an emoji away. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, adapted by Emma MacLean, will take place June 10-11.
Chicago Shakespeare partners with Theatre Y's Little Carl. Join us as we explore an original work of puppets, masks and poetry May 27-28.
Chicago Shakespeare partners with Theatre Y's Little Carl. Join us as we explore an original work of puppets, masks and poetry May 27-28.
Chicago Shakespeare partners with Theatre Y's Little Carl. Join us as we explore an original work of puppets, masks and poetry May 27-28.
Chicago Shakespeare Slam is, more than anything, an ensemble program—building community, within a school’s team and among the many teams participating from across our entire region.
Come celebrate A.B.L.E.’s return to the stage!
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