The Shakespeare Project of Chicago is in its thirteenth season of producing the works of William Shakespeare and other great dramatists, free for Chicago area residents. All actors with the Shakespeare Project of Chicago are members of Actors' Equity Association, the professional union of actors and stage managers.
Discussions with the director and actors follow each performance. Admission to Shakespeare Project programs is free. No reservation is required.
Following each Saturday morning performance at the Newberry Library, the program will be presented again at 2:00 pm at the Wilmette Public Library and on Sunday at 2:00 pm at the Highland Park Public Library.
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Saturday, September 29, 10:00 am
Adapted and directed by Founding Director Mara Polster
"Double, double, toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble." Shakespeare's wordplay, warfare, and witchcraft. . . boiled down to 50 minutes. Building on the success of their 50 Minute Hamlet, The Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents its original three-actor adaptation of Shakespeare's famous tragedy: 50 Minute Macbeth. Adapted and directed by Founding Director Mara Polster, featuring Nathan M. Hosner and Laura St. John.
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Saturday, October 27, 10:00 am
Adapted and directed by Artistic Director Jeff Christian
From the funeral of Henry V through the introduction of the nefarious warrior who would become Richard III, three epic Shakespearean histories are condensed into one two-hour play. Jeff Christian's adaptation of The War of the Roses trilogy is rife with rebellion and political intrigue. Shakespeare Project veteran James Krag (pictured) is scheduled to play Henry VI.
Saturday, February 16, 10:00 am
Directed by Founding Member Peter Garino
Victorian England has never been so funny . . . Oscar Wilde is at his comedic best as Jack's and Algernon's attempts to add some sizzle to their respective love lives go horribly awry. Peter Garino, who staged My Name is Will and Wilde's A Woman of No Importance for the company, directs this memorable romp of wit and repartee.
The Newberry Library
Center for Public Programs
60 West Walton Street
Chicago, IL 60610-7324
telephone: (312) 255-3700
fax: (312) 255-3680
e-mail: programs@newberry.org