CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER Welcome DEAR FRIENDS, We are delighted to welcome you to Chicago Shakespeare for today’s performance of The Wizard of Oz. The story, based on L. Frank Baum’s novel and the 1939 MGM film, has captivated generations of young people with its timeless tunes and dazzling fantasy world. As Dorothy travels along the Yellow Brick Road, she discovers that, with the help of her friends, she has everything inside her that she needs to face the challenges life throws her way. Our wish is that audiences of Y all ages are inspired and uplifted by its themes of hope, courage, friendship, and H P the value of home. A R Summer family musicals are a special tradition at Chicago Shakespeare, dating back to our move to Navy Pier twenty years ago. It is truly a joy to introduce the magical world of theater to young people, whose boundless capacity for HOTOG P imagination is the perfect match for the wonder of live performance. Whether today marks your first visit or you’re a regular at Chicago Shakespeare, we hope CO S you will continue to enjoy and engage with our Theater for years to come. A R For more family fun this summer, join us at one of eighteen parks across the city CA during the eighth annual Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks tour. A professional production of The Comedy of Errors, staged by Jeff Award-winning Director David H. Bell, plays from July 18 to August 18. Pack a picnic and enjoy a free performance of Shakespeare’s hilarious tale of mistaken identity. And now, we’re off to see The Wizard! n Barbara Gaines Criss Henderson Steve Solomon Artistic Director Executive Director Chair, Board of Directors Carl and Marilynn Thoma Chair FFTCHICAGO.COM Proud to be a partner with Chicago Shakespeare Theater www.chicagoshakes.com 3 SALUTE TO SPONSORS CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER Chicago Shakespeare Theater is proud to recognize the partnership of our leading contributors, whose visionary support ensures that About CST Shakespeare lives in Chicago today and for generations to come. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and Executive Director MAJOR SEASON SUPPORTERS Criss Henderson, Chicago Shakespeare has redefined what a great American Shakespeare theater can be—a company that defies theatrical category. This Regional Tony Award-winning theater’s year-round season features as many as twenty productions and 650 performances—including plays, musicals, world Ken Griffin premieres, family programming, and presentations from around the globe. The work is enjoyed by 225,000 audience members annually, with one in four under the age of eighteen. Chicago Shakespeare is the city’s leading presenter of international work, and in touring its own productions across five continents Ray and Judy McCaskey has garnered multiple accolades, including the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award. Emblematic of its role as a global theater, the company spearheaded Rhoades Foundation Fund at Burton X. and Timothy R. Schwertfeger Shakespeare 400 Chicago, celebrating Shakespeare’s legacy in a citywide, The Chicago Community Foundation Sheli Z. Rosenberg and Gail Waller yearlong international arts and culture festival, which engaged more than The Harold and Mimi Carl and Donna Van Eekeren one million people. The Theater’s nationally acclaimed arts in literacy programs Steinberg Charitable Trust Marilynn Thoma Foundation support the work of English and drama teachers, and bring Shakespeare to life on stage for tens of thousands of their students each school year. Over LEAD SPONSORS the summer, the company tours a professional production of Shakespeare’s work, free for all, to neighborhood parks across the city. In 2017 the Theater Allscripts Harve A. Ferrill KPMG LLP Richard W. Porter unveiled The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare—with its innovative design that has Paul M. Angell Family Food For Thought The John D. and and Lydia S. Marti changed the shape of theater architecture. Together with the Jentes Family Foundation Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Catherine T. John W. and MacArthur Foundation Jeanne M. Rowe Courtyard Theater and the Thoma Theater Upstairs, The Yard positions Anonymous Virginia and Gary Gerst BlueCross BlueShield Linda and Dennis Myers The Segal Family Chicago Shakespeare as the city’s most versatile performing arts center. n Illinois Arts Council Foundation of Illinois Agency Madhavan and Joyce Chelberg Teresa Nayar Barbara and Barre ITW Seid Foundation Kent and Liz Dauten National Endowment BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jan and Bill Jentes for the Arts The Shubert Embassy Suites Chicago The Family of Jack Karp Sheila Penrose and Foundation Steven J. Solomon* M. Hill Hammock w* Judith Pierpont Downtown Magnificent Chair Kathryn J. Hayley Richard W. Porter* Mile and DoubleTree Kirkland & Ellis LLP Ernie Mahaffey Shure Incorporated Paulita A. Pike* Criss Henderson* John Rau Magnificent Mile Anna and Robert Polk Bros. Foundation Stewart S. Hudnut Nazneen Razi* Livingston Treasurer Exelon William R. Jentes* Sheli Z. Rosenberg w* Frank D. Ballantine John P. Keller w Robert Ryan Patrick S. Barrett ENDOWED FUNDS, CHAIRS, AND PROGRAMS Christie B. Kelly Carole Segal John Blazey Richard A. Kent Eric Q. Strickland* Mary and Nick Babson Fund Pritzker Foundation Stephen A. Brodsky Barbara Malott Kizziah Harvey J. Struthers, Jr. to Support Chicago Actors Team Shakespeare Fund Thomas L. Brown Chase Collins Levey Sheila G. Talton Allan E. Bulley III The Canon in Honor of Barbara Gaines John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe Anna Livingston Marilynn J. Thoma* Clive Christison The Chicago Music Theatre Endowment Inquiry and Exploration Series Judy Loseff Gayle R. Tilles Patrick R. Daley Renetta McCann William J. Tomazin, Jr. The Davee Foundation WorldStage Fund The Segal Family Foundation Brian W. Duwe Student Matinee Fund Raymond F. McCaskey w* Donna Van Eekeren Ruth D. and Ken M. Davee New Works Philip L. Engel w Robert G. McLennan Pallavi Verma and Education Fund Dick Simpson Kevin R. Evanich in memory of Sarajane Avidon Jess E. Merten Priscilla A. (Pam) Walterw* The Hurckes Fund for Harve A. Ferrill Team Shakespeare Endowment Linda Myers Ray Whitacre Artisans and Technicians Sonja Fischer Madhavan Nayar Carl and Marilynn Thoma Kirkland & Ellis Audience Enrichment Fund Richard J. Franke Christopher O’Brien * Denotes Executive Committee Artistic Director Chair Anstiss and Ronald Krueck Barbara Gaines* Dennis Olis* Members Stage Design Fund Gayle and Glenn R. Tilles Music Fund C. Gary Gerst w* Mark S. Ouweleen* w Denotes Former Board Chairs The Malott Family Student Access Fund The Sheldon and Bobbi Zabel Marguerite H. Griffin Bard Core Program Ray and Judy McCaskey Education Chair For more information about how you can support our work on stage, in the community, and around the world, please contact Brooke Flanagan, Managing Director for Advancement and External Affairs, at 312.595.5581 or [email protected]. www.chicagoshakes.com 5 CHICAGOSHAKESPEARETHEATER Enjoy a “play date” with the young people in your life all Plus, don’t miss one of Chicago’s favorite summer year long at Chicago Shakespeare. Here are a few great traditions! Choose a park and share Shakespeare’s opportunities for you to return to the Theater this season... hilarious comedy with families and neighbors. ROMEO AND JULIET CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS written by William Shakespeare THE COMEDY directed by Barbara Gaines MOST FREE ENJOYED OCTOBER 31–DECEMBER 22, 2019 ALL OF ERRORS BY AGES AGES adapted & directed by David H. Bell 13+ JULY 18–AUGUST 18, 2019 1 POLK BROS PARK 9 DVORAK PARK 17 WELLES PARK Q BROTHERS AT NAVY PIER 1119 W. CULLERTON ST. 2333 W. SUNNYSIDE AVE. 600 E. GRAND AVE. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 6:30 P.M. FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 6:30 P.M. MOST CHRISTMAS CAROL THURSDAY, JULY 18, 7:00 P.M. SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 6:30 P.M. ENJOYED written by Q Brothers Collective (GQ, JQ, Jax, Pos) FRIDAY, JULY 19, 7:00 P.M. 10ELLIS PARK BY AGES developed with Rick Boynton • directed by GQ and JQ SATURDAY, JULY 20, 7:00 P.M. 3520 S. COTTAGE GROVE AVE. 18 PING TOM 10+ NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 23, 2019 SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 6:30 P.M. MEMORIAL PARK 2 GARFIELD PARK 1700 S. WENTWORTH AVE. 100 N. CENTRAL PARK AVE. 11 FRANK J. WILSON SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 6:30 P.M. TUESDAY, JULY 23, 6:30 P.M. PAR K 4630 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. SHORT 3 GAGE PARK TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 6:30 P.M. ASL DUO-INTERPRETATION 2411 W. 55TH ST. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 6:30 P.M. AUDIO DESCRIPTION MOST SHAKESPEARE! WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 6:30 P.M. ENJOYED adapted & directed by David H. Bell 12 HUMBOLDT PARK BY AGES 4 SATURDAYS AT 11:00 A.M. KELVYN PARK 1301 N. SACRAMENTO AVE. 11 6 10+ JANUARY 25–FEBRUARY 29, 2020 4438 W. WRIGHTWOOD AVE. THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 6:30 P.M. THURSDAY, JULY 25, 6:30 P.M. FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 6:30 P.M. 17 4 5 ECKHART PARK 13 RIDGE PARK 1330 W. CHICAGO AVE. 1817 W. 96TH ST. 12 5 EMMA FRIDAY, JULY 26, 6:30 P.M. SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 6:30 P.M. 1 by Jane Austen 2 book, music & lyrics by Paul Gordon 7 MOST 6 LOYOLA PARK 14 CALUMET PARK ENJOYED directed by Barbara Gaines AT FARWELL AVE. ENTRANCE 9801 S. AVE. G. 9 BY AGES JANUARY 28–MARCH 15, 2020 18 1230 W. GREENLEAF AVE. SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 6:30 P.M. 16 13+ SATURDAY, JULY 27, 6:30 P.M. SUNDAY, JULY 28, 6:30 P.M. 15 OGDEN PARK 10 6500 S. RACINE AVE. 7 COLUMBUS PARK WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 6:30 P.M. 3 AS YOU LIKE IT 500 S. CENTRAL AVE. written by William Shakespeare TUESDAY, JULY 30, 6:30 P.M.