WAITINGDRUID THEATRE COMPANY's for GODOT WRITTEN by SAMUEL BECKETT Welcome #Waitingforgodot
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FROM IRELAND WAITINGDRUID THEATRE COMPANY'S FOR GODOT WRITTEN BY SAMUEL BECKETT Welcome #WaitingForGodot DEAR FRIENDS, We are thrilled to have you with us as we welcome back to CST Ireland’s renowned Druid theatre company. Today’s production of Waiting for Godot, directed by the phenomenal Garry Hynes, continues our tradition of inviting leading artists from across the globe to make Chicago their stage. Over the years, Chicago Shakespeare’s WorldStage series has featured thousands of theater-makers from all corners of the world—Australia, Belarus, China, India, Mexico, South Africa, the UK, and beyond. As a result of this prolific program, Chicago audiences have experienced striking interpretations of Shakespeare’s plays in myriad languages and work beyond the canon that pushes the boundaries of theatrical interpretation. As we move into the summer months, we hope you will make a return visit for Whether sitting in the Theater, traveling on the Metra, one of our upcoming productions. Playing now in our newest theater, The Yard or relaxing at home, share with friends! at Chicago Shakespeare, is Aaron Posner and Teller’s Macbeth—a psychological Waiting for Godot thriller not to be missed. For our youngest audiences, we will produce a summer family musical in July and August—one of our favorites, Peter Pan! And beyond our Navy Pier home, we will tour an abridged production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, FOLLOW US @chicagoshakes directed by Barbara, to eighteen neighborhoods across the city, free for all, in our seventh Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks tour. LIKE US /chicagoshakespeare We hope to see you soon! n VISIT US www.chicagoshakes.com @chicagoshakes TAG US Barbara Gaines Criss Henderson Steve Solomon Artistic Director Executive Director Chair, Board of Directors Carl and Marilynn Thoma Search for “Chicago Shakespeare” on Endowed Chair RECOMMEND US TripAdvisor, Yelp or your favorite review site CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER About CST A global theatrical force, Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) is known for vibrant productions that reflect Shakespeare’s genius for storytelling, musicality of language, and empathy for the human condition. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and Executive Director Criss Henderson, Chicago Shakespeare has redefined what a great American Shakespeare theater can be—a company that, delighting in the unexpected, defies theatrical category. A Regional Tony Award- winning theater, CST produces acclaimed plays at its home on Navy Pier, throughout Chicago’s schools and neighborhoods, and on stages around the world. In 2017, the Theater unveiled its third year-round venue, The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, with an innovative design that has changed the shape of theater-making. Together with the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater and the Thoma Theater Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare, The Yard positions CST as the city’s most versatile performing arts venue. Chicago Shakespeare’s year-round season features as many as twenty productions and 650 performances—including plays, musicals, world premieres, and visiting international presentations—to engage a broad, multigenerational audience of 225,000 community members. Recognized in 2014 in a White House ceremony hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama, CST’s education programs support literacy and creativity for 40,000 students each year. Each summer, 30,000 family audiences welcome the free Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks tour into their neighborhoods across the far north, west, and south sides of the city. The Theater is the leading producer of international work in Chicago and, touring its own plays across North America and abroad to Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, CST has garnered multiple accolades, including the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award. Emblematic of its role as a global theater, CST spearheaded Shakespeare 400 Chicago, a yearlong international arts and culture PRODUCERS’ GUILD AT festival, which engaged an estimated 1.1 million people through 863 events at 231 CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER locations across the city in 2016—all in celebration of Shakespeare’s 400-year legacy. n The Producers' Guild is a leadership group, BOARD OF DIRECTORS shaping the future of Chicago Shakespeare Steven J. Solomon* M. Hill Hammockw* Richard W. Porter* Theater by introducing new audiences Chair Kathryn J. Hayley John Rau to CST's extraordinary productions and Eric Q. Strickland* Criss Henderson* Nazneen Razi* Treasurer Stewart S. Hudnut Ingrid Razny WorldStage series, promoting family and William R. Jentes* Lance Richards arts-in-education programs, and supporting Frank D. Ballantine John P. Kellerw Sheli Z. Rosenbergw* Brit J. Bartter Christie B. Kelly John W. Rowe* key Theater initiatives. Members also: John Blazey Richard A. Kent Robert Ryan Stephen Brodsky Barbara Malott Kizziah Carole B. Segal • Participate in exclusive CST Events Thomas L. Brown Chase Collins Levey Harvey J. Struthers, Jr. Allan E. Bulley III Anna Livingston Sheila G. Talton • Enjoy complimentary VIP ticketing Clive Christison Judy Loseff Marilynn J. Thoma* and interval service Patrick R. Daley Renetta E. McCann Gayle R. Tilles Brian W. Duwe Raymond F. McCaskeyw* William J. Tomazin • Host family and friends at Philip L. Engelw Robert G. McLennan Donna Van Eekeren CST performances Jeanne B. Ettelson Jess Merten Pallavi Verma Kevin R. Evanich Linda K. Myers Priscilla A. (Pam) Walterw* Harve A. Ferrill Madhavan Nayar Ray Whitacre Sonja H. Fischer Christopher O’Brien Ava D. Youngblood Richard J. Franke Dennis Olis* www.chicagoshakes.com/support Barbara Gaines* Mark S. Ouweleen* * Denotes Executive Committee For more information on C. Gary Gerstw* Judith Pierpont Members Dottie Bris-Bois 312.667.4965 how to become a member Marguerite Griffin Paulita A. Pike w Denotes Former Board Chairs [email protected] www.chicagoshakes.com 5 SALUTE TO SPONSORS Chicago Shakespeare Theater is proud to recognize the partnership of our leading contributors, whose visionary support ensures that “WELCOME, Shakespeare lives in Chicago today and for generations to come. GOOD FRIENDS” MAJOR SEASON SUPPORTERS –HAMLET, II, ii Raymond and Judy McCaskey Burton X. and Timothy R. Schwertfeger Sheli Z. Rosenberg and Gail Waller The Harold and Mimi Carl and Donna Van Eekeren Steinberg Charitable Trust Marilynn Thoma Foundation LEAD SPONSORS Anne and Andrew Abel Kent and Liz Dauten Jan and Bill Jentes Polk Bros. Foundation Charitable Fund Eric's Tazmanian The Family of Jack Karp Peter and Alicia Pond Allscripts Angel Fund Kirkland & Ellis LLP Richard W. Porter Chicago Shakespeare Theater strives to make its facility and Paul M. Angell Family Exelon KPMG LLP and Lydia S. Marti Foundation Harve A. Ferrill performances accessible to all patrons. You’ll find our staff The John D. and John W. and Anonymous Sonja and Conrad Catherine T. Jeanne M. Rowe is ready to help in any way possible if assistance is required. A. N. and Pearl G. Fischer MacArthur Foundation The Segal Family Barnett Family Food For Thought Lew and Susan Manilow Foundation Simply request accommodations when purchasing your tickets. Foundation Barbara and Richard Madhavan and Barbara and Barre BlueCross BlueShield Franke Teresa Nayar Seid Foundation of Illinois • Accessible parking Virginia and Gary Gerst National Endowment The Shubert Joyce Chelberg Foundation Open-captioned ITW for the Arts • Courtesy wheelchair service performances • Wheelchair-accessible ENDOWED FUNDS, CHAIRS, AND PROGRAMS seating Mary and Nick Babson Fund Pritzker Foundation Audio-described to Support Chicago Actors Team Shakespeare Fund performances with • Close to Pace Paratransit The Canon in Honor of Barbara Gaines John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe The Chicago Music Theatre Endowment Inquiry and Exploration Series optional Touch Tours drop-off/pick-up The Davee Foundation WorldStage Fund The Segal Family Foundation Student Matinee Fund • Assistive-listening devices Ruth D. and Ken M. Davee New Works ASL duo-interpreted and Education Fund Dick Simpson in memory of Sarajane Avidon performances • Personal induction neckloops The Hurckes Fund for Artisans and Technicians Team Shakespeare Endowment • Large-print programs Kirkland & Ellis Audience Enrichment Fund Carl and Marilynn Thoma Artistic Director Chair • Braille programs Anstiss and Ronald Krueck Stage Design Fund Gayle and Glenn R. Tilles Music Fund The Malott Family Student Access Fund The Sheldon and Bobbi Zabel Bard Core Program Ray and Judy McCaskey Education Chair For more information about how you can support our work on stage, in the 312.595.5600 • TTY 312.595.5699 community, and around the world, please contact Brooke Flanagan, Managing Director www.chicagoshakes.com/access for Development and External Affairs, at 312.595.5581 or [email protected]. 2018/19 UP & COMING BIG IN BELGIUM PETER PAN SKaGeN SEASON A MUSICAL ADVENTURE NELL GWYNN music by George Stiles BIGMOUTH TICKET written by lyrics by Anthony Drewe directed & performed by PACKAGES Jessica Swale in a new version by Elliot Davis Valentijn Dhaenens directed by based on the book by Willis Hall a WorldStage production INCLUDE... Christopher Luscombe adapted from the play by from Belgium J.M. Barrie with permission from Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children SEPTEMBER 12–22, 2018 UPSTAIRS AT CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE SEPTEMBER 20–NOVEMBER 4, 2018 directed & choreographed by Amber Mak CST’S COURTYARD THEATER JUNE 27–AUGUST 19, 2018 CST’S COURTYARD THEATER NATIONAL THEATRE A MIDSUMMER OF GREAT BRITAIN BIG IN BELGIUM NIGHT’S