Whether you’re teaching remotely or looking for a fun activity for the family this weekend, we’ve got you covered. Explore education tools, centuries of critical thinking, artistic interpretation, and more. Together, let’s connect, learn something new, and bring the Bard home!
Barbara Gaines, Artistic Director
Carl and Marilynn Thoma Chair
Living Room Sonnets
Chicago Shakespeare actors perform readings of Shakespeare's immortal poetry from the intimate settings of their homes. Lillian Castillo (The Taming of the Shrew, Ride the Cyclone, Short Shakespeare! The Comedy of Errors) shares Sonnet 18 in English and Spanish.
"Fab Four" Q&A with Director Daryl Cloran
Creative Producer Rick Boynton sits down virtually with As You Like It director Daryl Cloran to discuss the Theater’s upcoming music-filled adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy, infused with the hit songs of The Beatles.
"Fab Four" Q&A with Director Daryl Cloran
Creative Producer Rick Boynton sits down virtually with As You Like It director Daryl Cloran to discuss the Theater’s upcoming music-filled adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy, infused with the hit songs of The Beatles.
Now, Hear This
Check out a few of our favorite pre-show talks by theater and Shakespeare scholars, and post-show discussions with cast members. Listen in to engage in a panoply of plays and topics from our rich archive of audio recordings.
At-home Learning with the Bard
For the students in your life—whether you are a teacher practicing remotely, or a family helping children learn at home—these drama-based activities will engage students with complex texts—and have fun in the process!
Cook Like Shakespeare
Our namesake wrote a lot about food—he even baked some characters into it! Discover recipes with actor/chef John Tufts (Nell Gwynn, Love’s Labor’s Lost, Tug of War) from his new book, Fat Rascals: Dining at Shakespeare's Table.
Need a Break? Take One with Us.
We’ve gathered some of our favorite Chicago Shakespeare moments in a video playlist to help lift your spirits during these uncertain times. Go ahead: take the stage, “speak the speech,” and sing along.
Our city needs us—and we need you!
In this time of need, your generosity of spirit is not only moving, it is vital. With a contribution of any size, the critical support you provide will allow us to respond in dramatically new ways to the immediate needs of our community.
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