Spotlight Videos
Interviews with actors, directors and highlighting programs at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
“I cannot think of a more exciting place to be than in that rehearsal room each day with Barbara and this fantastic ensemble.”
The cast of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM took a break from rehearsal to share their excitement: “You're going to feel this one. The heat will be palpable, the floor will be shaking, and the whole theater will quake with laughter and excitement.”
The Directors
Take a look behind-the-scenes as director Barbara Gaines prepares to launch this summer's FREE Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks tour to 18 parks across the city.
Fresh from Shakespeare’s Globe and Royal Shakespeare Company, renowned British director Jonathan Munby shares his vision for Shakespeare’s most intimate tragedy, Othello.
Interview with RED VELVET Playwright Lolita Chakrabarti
Making Macbeth
Ian Merrill Peakes (Macbeth), Chaon Cross (Lady Macbeth), Timothy D. Stickney (Macduff), and McKinley Carter (Weird Sister) share insight into their roles and the relationships they portray in this psychological thriller. MACBETH, adapted & directed by Aaron Posner and Teller (of Penn & Teller), runs April 25-June 24, 2018 in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare.
The Programs
Chicago Shakespeare Theater collaborates with Chicago Youth Shakespeare to present a high school Shakespeare slam!
Audience member Robert Schleifer shares how American Sign Language opened his eyes to Shakespeare's work!
Playing Characters
Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents "Meet the Company" of their upcoming action-packed drama, TUG OF WAR, from Artistic Director Barbara Gaines.
Johnny Shea, who performs the role of Peter Pan, visited Chicago Shakespeare for a photoshoot and shared his excitement about the upcoming production.
First Rehearsals
Shakespeare 400 Chicago
Festival Producer Doreen Sayegh previews all of the excitement to come in 2016.