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On April 12, 2012, Fiona Hyslop MSP, Scotland's Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs, Barbara Gaines, CST Artistic Director and Criss Henderson, CST Executive Director, hosted an event celebrating Scotland Week and the year of Creative Scotland at the Theater. Members of the Scottish Community as well as civic and corporate partners came together to enjoy the evening of celebration as well as a dramatic reading by Ian McDiarmid who plays the title role in CST's production of Timon of Athens and also serves on the board of The National Theater of Scotland.
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CST Executive Director, Criss Henderson, CST Artistic Director, Barbara Gaines with Scottish Cabinet Secretary of Culture and External Affairs Fiona Hyslop and Ian McDiarmid, playing the title role in Timon of Athens.
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Traditional Scottish Musicians provide a musical backdrop for the event.
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Fiona Hyslop with CST Board Chair, Raymond McCaskey.
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Guests enjoy the evening in Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Skyline Room.
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Barbara Gaines and Criss Henderson welcome guests to Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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Fiona Hyslop addresses guests.
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Ian McDiarmid treats guests to a dramatic reading.
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Ian McDiarmid with Bob Winter, Lord Provost of Glasgow.
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Fiona Hyslop, Eileen Sweeney and Ian McDiarmid.
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Fiona Hyslop discussing Scotland Week events with Joel Hemming.
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Photos by Michael Litchfield.
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