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Chicago (i/ʃᵻˈkɑːɡoʊ/ or /ʃᵻˈkɔːɡoʊ/) is the third most populous city in the United States. With over 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the state of Illinois and the Midwest. The Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, has nearly 10 million people and is the third-largest in the U.S. Chicago is the seat of Cook County.
Chicago was incorporated as a city in 1837, near a portage between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River watershed, and grew rapidly in the mid-nineteenth century. The city is an international hub for finance, commerce, industry, technology, telecommunications, and transportation: O'Hare International Airport is the busiest airport in the world when measured by aircraft traffic; it also has the largest number of U.S. highways and rail road freight. In 2012, Chicago was listed as an alpha global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, and ranked seventh in the world in the 2014 Global Cities Index.As of 2014, Chicago had the third largest gross metropolitan product in the United States at US$610.5 billion.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) is a non-profit, professional theater company located at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. Its more than six hundred annual performances performed 48 weeks of the year include its critically acclaimed Shakespeare series, its World's Stage touring productions, and youth and family oriented programming concentrated in the summer. The theater had garnered 77 Joseph Jefferson awards and three Laurence Olivier Awards. In 2008, it was the winner of the Regional Theatre Tony Award.
The company's present artistic director Barbara Gaines founded CST in 1986, when it began performances on the roof of the Red Lion Pub in the city's Lincoln Park neighborhood. In 1999, the company received permission to build its permanent home: a two-venue facility at Navy Pier.
Productions at CST include works from the Shakespearean canon as well as other plays and musicals. In addition to its own original productions, CST also hosts touring productions from other theatres.
Gaius Julius Caesar (Classical Latin: [ˈɡaː.i.ʊs ˈjuː.li.ʊs ˈkae̯.sar]; 13 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC) was a Roman statesman, general and notable author of Latin prose. He played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. In 60 BC, Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey formed a political alliance that was to dominate Roman politics for several years. Their attempts to amass power through populist tactics were opposed by the conservative ruling class within the Roman Senate, among them Cato the Younger with the frequent support of Cicero. Caesar's victories in the Gallic Wars, completed by 51 BC, extended Rome's territory to the English Channel and the Rhine. Caesar became the first Roman general to cross both when he built a bridge across the Rhine and conducted the first invasion of Britain.
These achievements granted him unmatched military power and threatened to eclipse the standing of Pompey, who had realigned himself with the Senate after the death of Crassus in 53 BC. With the Gallic Wars concluded, the Senate ordered Caesar to step down from his military command and return to Rome. Caesar refused the order, and instead marked his defiance in 49 BC by crossing the Rubicon with a legion, leaving his province and illegally entering Roman Italy under arms.Civil war resulted, and Caesar's victory in the war put him in an unrivaled position of power and influence.
CST believes that Shakespeare speaks to everyone, transcending time and place. To that end, we have evolved into a dynamic company that produces award-winning plays at our artistic home on Navy Pier, throughout Chicago's schools and neighborhoods, and on stages around the world.
See the innovative and imaginative new design of the Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater come to life in this animated video. Bulley & Andrews is serving as Construction Manager for the project with design by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture.
Read about the Tempest at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater at www.vvnew.com
When men feel they can no longer trust their elected leader, where is the line between patriotism and personal ambition? Acclaimed British director Jonathan Munby—whose work has graced the stages of Royal Shakespeare Company and Shakespeare's Globe—ignites the fiery power of the most enduring political assassination in history. Within the uniquely personal setting of CST's Courtyard Theater, audience members feel each spark of emotion as words are wielded like knives in Shakespeare's epic tale of ambition, betrayal and consequence. Find out more at http://chicagoshakes.com/caesar
Bring your whole family to Navy Pier this summer for this heartwarming, 75-minute musical adventure based on the Academy Award-winning film. It recounts the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim his once-secluded home. Accompanied by a wise-cracking donkey, this unlikely hero fights a fearsome dragon and rescues the cursed Princess Fiona. On this not-so-traditional fairytale journey, Shrek discovers the value of friendship and realizes that true love is more than skin deep. Following each performance, audience members are invited to meet the cast in the theater lobby. A CST Family production best enjoyed by ages 5 and up Approximate Running Time: 75 minutes (no intermission)
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is your home for thrilling stories as Shakespeare would have wanted them told: with great humor, unexpected insight and theatrical passion. Take a moment and watch this special video that showcases the best of CST—and join us in celebrating 25 years of artistry, brilliantly played, by becoming a CST Subscriber.
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We sent our Chris DeRose out to the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, to check out a re-imagining of the Shakespeare classic "Othello."
Before Showtime put The Tudors on TV and Bring Up the Bodies topped the bestseller list, Shakespeare exposed the devious world of England's royal rake. Now, 400 years after premiering at Shakespeare's Globe in 1613, Henry VIII makes its Chicago premiere in the uniquely personal setting of CST's Courtyard Theater under the masterful hand of Artistic Director Barbara Gaines. Audiences are thrust into the political machinations and exploits of England's most opulent king—notorious for his habit of wedding and beheading—as Anne Boleyn rises to power and Queen Katherine is ousted from her throne. directed by Barbara Gaines in Chicago Shakespeare's Courtyard Theater April 30--June 16, 2013 for more info: http://www.chicagoshakes.com/main.taf?p=2,76,4,11
Chicago Shakespeare and The Market Theatre of Johannesburg partner to present this world premiere by South African artist Omphile Molusi, inspired by true events in the life of an activist during, and after, the Apartheid era. Following CST's presentation of Molusi's internationally acclaimed production Itsoseng in 2010, Cadre explores the life of a former soldier in the Azanian People's Liberation Army who struggles with feelings of disappointment and betrayal in his quest for democracy. Moving in time between Apartheid and post-Apartheid periods in South Africa's turbulent past, Cadre is a story of dreams and change, honoring families, friends and all the unsung heroes who died hoping for a better future. Find out more at http://wwwchicagoshakes.com/cadre
We sent our Chris DeRose out to the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, to check out a re-imagining of the Shakespeare classic "Othello."
Read about the Tempest at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater at www.vvnew.com
Take a behind the scenes look at The Yard at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater with BuiltWorlds' Project Innovation Series. Bulley & Andrews is serving as construction manager for the new theater project at Navy Pier.
Visit more Chicago Shakespeare Theater plays at www.vvnew.com
Visit more Chicago Shakespeare Theater plays at www.vvnew.com
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Chicago Shakespeare Theater inaugurated cultural programming in the Chicago Park District's new Steelworkers Park, at 87th Street and Lake Michigan, in South Chicago, on July 19, 2015, delighting an audience of more than 500 with its high-velocity sampler of "Shakespeare's Greatest Hits." In true Shakespearean fashion, the outdoor production sparked what promises to be an ongoing love affair between the Southeast Chicago community and Chicago Shakespeare Theatre.
Featuring: Trung Le & Nichole Pinkard, Ph. D. Conversations moderated by Alison Cuddy, WBEZ Arts and Culture Reporter. Chicago Shakespeare's Courtyard Theater This year's two-part symposium series brings together nationally recognized visionaries to discuss the ways in which schools can and must foster the creativity and innovation essential to our students' global competence in a changing world. Created by Golden Apple, National Louis University, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and Family Action Network (FAN).
Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium Providing Services and Programming for Guests who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing May 27, 2014 At Chicago Shakespeare Theater Workshop Description: Following the patron path, from outreach and initial point of contact through the visit's conclusion, this workshop offers a survey of services and programming that theaters, museums and other cultural institutions can provide to make themselves more accessible for visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing. Learn more about topics that will include: • Offering sign interpretation • Offering open captioning • Providing assistive listening devices • Reaching out to deaf and hard-of-hearing communities and organizations • Creating a safe environment and providing strong customer service • Serving a broad r...
“Reimagining School.” The symposium, “Opportunity, Safety and Privacy in the Social Lives of Networked Teens,” an official event of Social Media Week Chicago, held on Monday, September 22 at Chicago Shakespeare’s Courtyard Theater on Navy Pier (800 E. Grand in Chicago). Digital media and learning experts Samuel Dyson and danah boyd (bios below) will be the expert panelists, and Alison Cuddy, program director, at the Chicago Humanities Festival, and former WBEZ-FM reporter, will moderate the event.
Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium (CCAC) Forging Alliances: The Creation of Access and Advisory Committees November 12, 2014 At Steppenwolf Garage Theatre Workshop Description: You don't have to go it alone! Internal access committees and external advisory committees can help your organization, and support and further your accessibility initiatives. Learn about existing models, their impact, and how other institutions have set up access and advisory committees. Moderator: Evan Hatfield (Steppenwolf Theatre Company & CCAC Co-Chair) Panelists: Rachel Arfa (Equip for Equality) Jason Harrington (Chicago Shakespeare Theater) Jaclyn Peterson (Lincoln Park Zoo) Lynn Walsh (CCAC Co-Chair)
Hear how cross-genre collaborations on stage, in concert halls, and in galleries have led to new opportunities for audience development, community engagement, and the unexpected in this recording of the Keynote Panel discussion “Catalyst Collaborations: Crossing Genres to Ignite Creativity” that took place live at the 2016 Tessitura Learning & Community Conference (TLCC2016) in Washington DC on August 9, 2016. One of the hallmarks of knowledge sharing within the Tessitura Community and at TLCC is the rich cross-pollination of ideas among different types of organizations and disciplines. Julie Burstein, a Peabody Award-winning radio producer, TED speaker, and best-selling author of Spark: How Creativity Works, moderated this lively conversation featuring panellists Sherri Prentiss, Cincinn...
Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium (CCAC) Funding Accessibility (part 1 of 2) April 15th, 2015 At Access Living Workshop Description: Whether you've been tossed into the ring of grant writing with little to no training or are a seasoned development office, this seminar is for you. A panel of professionals share the basics of development and discuss the increasing attention funders are paying to accessibility. Get an insider's perspective on making your proposal stand out. Gain practical tips on finding the right funders to support your mission and how to build and maintain those relationships. Learn best practices in documenting and evaluating the success of your funder's investment and hear case studies on success stories from Chicagoland cultural institutions. Panelists: Sarah B...
Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium (CCAC) Funding Accessibility (part 2 of 2) April 15th, 2015 At Access Living Workshop Description: Whether you've been tossed into the ring of grant writing with little to no training or are a seasoned development office, this seminar is for you. A panel of professionals share the basics of development and discuss the increasing attention funders are paying to accessibility. Get an insider's perspective on making your proposal stand out. Gain practical tips on finding the right funders to support your mission and how to build and maintain those relationships. Learn best practices in documenting and evaluating the success of your funder's investment and hear case studies on success stories from Chicagoland cultural institutions. Panelists: Sarah B...
John W. Rowe is Chairman Emeritus of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation, an electric utility serving Chicago, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Rowe led Exelon from its formation in 2000 through the completion of its acquisition of Constellation Energy in 2012. Rowe previously held chief executive officer positions at the New England Electric System and Central Maine Power Company, served as general counsel of Consolidated Rail Corporation, and was a partner in the law firm of Isham, Lincoln & Beale. Rowe is the past chairman of the Nuclear Energy Institute and the Edison Electric Institute. He was co-chairman of the National Commission on Energy Policy and served on the Secretary of Energy’s Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future, a panel to provide recommendations on managing used n...