Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents miriam margolyes in DICKENS’ WOMEN —The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act I, Scene iii a messaGe from Barbara Gaines Criss Henderson raymond f. mcCaskey Artistic Director Executive Director Chair, Board of Directors Dear FrieNDs We are honored and delighted to welcome acclaimed British actress Miriam Margolyes to the intimate confines of the Thoma Theater Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare. Miriam’s poignant one-woman show, Dickens’ Women, is a beautiful tribute to the life and work of Charles Dickens. The journey of this Olivier Award-nominated production showcases the depth and breadth of Miriam’s singular talent, which enables her to inhabit—with abandon—the most complex of characters. Not only is a Dickensian production aptly reflective of the holiday season, this year also marks the bicentenary of Charles Dickens’ birth. With this production, we join the international community in a year- long celebration of the author’s life and work: Dickens 2012. We are honored to be among the host of organizations across the globe offering special cultural events that pay tribute to the lasting impact of Charles Dickens’ legendary body of work. As a world-class theater reflective of the global city of Chicago, CST is committed to bringing the world’s great theaters to Chicago and Chicago Shakespeare to the world. Presented through CST’s World’s Stage Series, Dickens’ Women joins an impressive list of international productions our Theater has introduced to Midwest audiences (now 46 and counting). Thank you for joining us today. Whether it is for our current production of David Ives’ The School for Lies, Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar or Henry VIII, or one of our upcoming World’s Stage productions, we hope to see you back at CST soon. A host of extraordinary productions await you in the season ahead. Enjoy the show! COVER—Pictured: Miriam Margolyes, photo by Prudence Upton. Prudence by photo Miriam Margolyes, COVER—Pictured: unforgettable . Hyatt is proud to sponsor Chicago Shakespeare Theater. We’ve supported the theater since its inception and believe one unforgettable performance deserves another. Experience distinctive design, extraordinary service and award-winning cuisine at every Hyatt worldwide. For reservations, call ­­ ­ or visit hyatt.com. HYATT name, design and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation. ©2012 Hyatt Corporation. All rights reserved. HCM29411.01.a_Shakespeare_Ad.indd 1 1/26/12 10:24 AM CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE Theater About CST Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) is a leading international theater company, known for vibrant productions that reflect Shakespeare’s genius for intricate storytelling, musicality of language and depth of feeling for the human condition. Recipient of the 2008 Regional Theatre Tony Award, Chicago Shakespeare’s work has been recognized internationally with three of London’s prestigious Laurence Olivier Awards, and by the Chicago theater community with seventy Joseph Jefferson Awards for Artistic Excellence. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and Executive Director Criss Henderson, CST is dedicated to producing extraordinary productions of classics, new works and family fare; to unlocking Shakespeare’s work for educators and students; and to serving as Chicago’s cultural ambassador through its World’s Stage Series. At its permanent, state-of-the-art facility on Navy Pier, CST houses two intimate theater spaces: the 500-seat Jentes Family Courtyard Theater and the 200-seat Carl and Marilynn Thoma Theater Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare. Through a year-round season encompassing more than 600 performances, CST leads the community as the largest employer of Chicago actors and attracts 200,000 audience members annually—including 40,000 students and teachers through its comprehensive education programs. n BOARD OF DIRECTORS Raymond F. McCaskey William R. Jentes Sheli Rosenberg Chair Gregory P. Josefowicz John W. Rowe Mark S. Ouweleen Jack L. Karp Robert Ryan Treasurer John P. Keller Carole B. Segal Nancy Kempf Steven J. Solomon Frank D. Ballantine Richard A. Kent Kathleen Kelly Spear Brit J. Bartter Barbara Malott Kizziah Eric Q. Strickland Thomas L. Brown Edward A. (Ted) Langan Harvey J. Struthers, Jr. Allan E. Bulley III Chase Collins Levey Eileen Sweeney Patrick R. Daley Renetta E. McCann Sheila G. Talton Philip L. Engel Robert G. McLennan Marilynn J. Thoma Jeanne B. Ettelson Dennis Olis Gayle R. Tilles Harve A. Ferrill Carleton D. Pearl William J. Tomazin Sonja H. Fischer Sheila A. Penrose Donna Van Eekeren Richard J. Franke Judith Pierpont Priscilla A. (Pam) Walter Barbara Gaines Stephanie Pope Ava D. Youngblood C. Gary Gerst Richard W. Porter Ann Ziegler M. Hill Hammock Steven Quasny In Memoriam Kathryn J. Hayley John Rau John A. (Jack) Wing Criss Henderson Nazneen Razi William L. Hood, Jr. Glenn R. Richter Stewart S. Hudnut Mark E. Rose www.chicagoshakes.com 5 On June 11, 2012, Chicago Shakespeare Theater hosted Gala 2012 in celebration of world-class productions and the continued growth and reach of our education and civic engagement programs. Chicago Shakespeare Theater is pleased to recognize the following supporters for their participation. GALA 2012 NORTHERN TRUST LEAD SPONSORS DONNA VAN EEKEREN FOUNDATION FOOD FOR THOUGHT CATERING GALA 2012 HOST COMMITTEE Allstate Insurance Exelon Susan C. Levy Ray and Judy Company Corporation Jenner & Block LLP McCaskey Mark Ouweleen and Harve Ferrill and Sheila Penrose and McDonald’s Sarah Harding Karla Scherer Ernest Mahaffey Corporation Bartlit Beck Herman Jones Lang LaSalle Palenchar & Scott LLP Greg and Peggy and Dick Christa Gallopoulos Richard Porter Notebaert BlueCross BlueShield General Dynamics and Lydia Marti of Illinois Corporation Kirkland & Ellis LLP J.B and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation Mark and Jody Furlong Ellen and Paul Bill and Char Tomazin BMO Harris Bank Gignilliat KPMG Carole and Gordon Segal Bulley & Andrews Grosvenor Capital Donna Van Eekeren Management, L.P. and Dale Connelly Marilynn and CME Group Land O’Frost Carl Thoma ITW Anonymous BENEFACTORS Abbott Virginia and Gary Gerst Richard and Patty Kent Pam and Doug Walter Aon Raeanne and Robert Sarazen Edward & Lucy R. Minor ReedSmith LLP and Jennifer and Ron Cortina Family Foundation The Boeing Company Goldman, Sachs & Co. William Blair & Company Motorola Mobility J.P. Morgan Foundation INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS AND CONTRIBUTORS Baker Tilly Virchow Chicago Title and Trust Chase and Mark Levey Wilmont Vickey Krause, LLP Company Foundation VOA Associates ncorporated Lew and Susan Manilow Mr. and Mrs. Delaware Place Bank Cate and Brit J. Bartter Dennis Olis Frederick Waddell Frankel Family Baxter International Inc. Foundation Larry Richman Lynne and The PrivateBank David B. Weinberg The Robert Thomas David D. Hiller Bobins Foundation Carlisle and John Rex-Waller Jan and Bill Jentes Harvey and Mary Struthers THE SPIRIT OF SHAKESPEARE AWARDS Keeping the Spirit of Shakespeare alive through artistic leadership and community service CIVIC HONOREE ARTISTIC HONOREE FREDERICK H. WADDELL BRIAN BEDFORD entertain with style David Wittig Photography Lifework Images Photography SB Childs Photography Food For Thought is a proud partner of fftchicago.com Chicago Shakespeare Theater. events 847.982.2608 delivered 312.572.7233 WBE/MBE/CHICAGO MSDC Certified CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE Theater On the Boards A selection of notable CST events, plays and players CST BRINGS THE CANON TO LIFE CST’S EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES HONORED WITH NATIONAL FOLGER AWARD This spring the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater will be illuminated with a series Chicago Shakespeare Theater was selected of vibrant Shakespeare productions as the 2012 recipient of the Shakespeare that embrace the power of language Steward Award, bestowed by the Folger in telling timeless stories. Beginning Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC. February 5 on the heels of our nation’s CST’s Education Department was own presidential election, Julius Caesar recognized for its innovative teaching of takes the stage, set against the backdrop Shakespeare in American classrooms and of present-day Washington, DC. Next, service as a partner to Chicago Public CST’s Short Shakespeare! Romeo and Schools for more than two decades. CST is Juliet will captivate family and student the first arts organization to be a recipient audiences with a 75-minute adaptation, of this prestigious national award. On told in Shakespeare's own words, which November 2 the Folger’s Director of speaks to today's youth about their own Education Dr. Robert Young presented the lives. Finally, this spring brings CST’s award, which was accepted by Chicago first-ever staging of Henry VIII, the tale of Shakespeare’s Director of Education England’s most notorious king and the Marilyn Halperin and CPS Department of first of his unfortunate string of wives—a Arts Education Director Mario Rossero. production filled with the majesty due The premiere of CPS Shakespeare! Hamlet the House of Tudor. tLearn more online on the Courtyard Theater stage—featuring at www.chicagoshakes.com. an ensemble of 28 CPS high school students and teachers—immediately followed the presentation. 8 Winter 2012 | Dickens’ Women Visit chicagoshakes.com to explore more ideas and stories behind the art on CST’s stages. CST WELCOMES LEADING CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE BRITISH ARTISTS TO CHICAGO SWEEPS THE JEFF AWARDS As part of its commitment to serve as a Chicago Shakespeare swept the 44th global theater reflective of our global city, Annual Joseph Jefferson