Remember This
The Lesson of Jan Karski
November 3 - 14, 2021
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
by Clark Young and Derek Goldman
directed by Derek Goldman
starring David Strathairn
November 3 - 14, 2021
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
by Clark Young and Derek Goldman
directed by Derek Goldman
starring David Strathairn
Packs a powerful punch in 90 minutes... From the moment [David Strathairn] unassumingly steps upon the stage, his deft approach swiftly draws the audience in, garnering rapt engagement for the entire performance.
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Superb... relentless in its own simplicity.
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Emmy Award-winner and Academy Award-nominee David Strathairn—best known for memorable turns in films including Good Night, and Good Luck, Nomadland, and Lincoln—takes the stage in a tour-de-force performance. Meet World War II hero Jan Karski who, after surviving the devastation of his native Poland by Nazi Germany, risks his life to carry the first eyewitness reports of the Holocaust to the White House, only to be met with inaction and disbelief. Strathairn captures the remarkable life of the self-described “insignificant, little man” who spoke truth in the halls of power in a timely story of moral courage.
Following each performance, stay for a 20‑minute talkback with David Strathairn, Derek Goldman, and Clark Young
Chicago Shakespeare is committed to making its performances accessible to all patrons. ASL Interpretation, Audio Description, and Open Captioning services are available.
Creative Team
Derek Goldman Director / Co-Author
Clark Young Co-Author
Misha Kachman Scenic Designer
Ivania Stack Costume Designer
Zach Blane Lighting Designer
Peter Leibold Assistant Lighting Designer
Roc Lee Original Music and Sound Design
Emma Jaster Movement
Andrew Neal Production Stage Manager
THE OFFICE: performing arts + film
Carol Avery Producer
Rocky Noel Production Manager
Brendon Boyd Technical Director
Erica D. Zielinski Managing Director
Rachel Chanoff Founder/Director
Cast
David Strathairn Jan Karski