Senior writer and chief critic emeritus of the Chicago Tribune Richard Christiansen, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Tracy Letts and Nicole Wiesner

CST Artistic Director Barbara Gaines (second from left) with Romeo and Juliet creative team members (from left) Lighting Designer John Culbert, Director Gale Edwards and Costume Designer Ana Kuzmanic

Romeo and Juliet Director Gale Edwards with Australian Consul General Elizabeth Schick and Barry Schick

Zach Appelman (Tybalt), Deborah Hodges and CST Bard Circle Patron John Savko

Jeff Lillico (Romeo) with CST Board Member Chase Levey

Guyneth Sharp, Joy Farmer-Clary (Juliet), Jeff Lillico (Romeo) and Bill Sharp, Vice President of Corporate and Community Affairs for Romeo and Juliet Production Sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

Doug Walter, Zach Appelman (Tybalt) and CST Board Member Pam Walter

CST Executive Director Criss Henderson and Artistic Director Barbara Gaines with Barry Schick and Australian Consul General Elizabeth Schick

Nicole Wiesner, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Tracy Letts and CST Artistic Director Barbara Gaines

Steve Haggard (Benvolio) and CST Board President Raymond McCaskey

Photos Erin Monahan