Pre•Ambles

A half-hour lecture scheduled one hour before the curtain on selected weekend dates, the Pre•Amble examines a CST production both from the point of view of scholarship and performance. This program is free and no reservations are necessary. The schedule below lists the presenting scholar for each lecture, which is subject to change.

Saturday, September 25, 2010 • 2:00–2:30 p.m. Stephen Bennett
Sunday, September 26, 2010 • 1:00–1:30 p.m. Gina Buccola

Friday, October 1, 2010 • 6:30–7:00 p.m. Christine Scippa Bhasin
Saturday, October 2, 2010 • 2:00–2:30 p.m. Stephen Bennett
Sunday, October 3, 2010 • 1:00–1:30 p.m. Gina Buccola

Friday, October 8, 2010 • 6:30–7:00 p.m. Stephen Bennett
Saturday, October 9, 2010 • 2:00–2:30 p.m. Beth Charlebois
Sunday, October 10, 2010 • 1:00–1:30 p.m. Beth Charlebois

Sunday, October 17, 2010 • 1:00–1:30 p.m. Michael Slater

Friday, October 22, 2010 • 6:30–7:00 p.m. Christine Scippa Bhasin
Sunday, October 24, 2010 • 1:00–1:30 p.m. Michael Slater

Sunday, October 31, 2010 • 1:00–1:30 p.m. Gina Buccola

Saturday, November 6, 2010 • 2:00–2:30 p.m. Stephen Bennett
Sunday, November 7, 2010 • 5:00–5:30 p.m. Christine Scippa Bhasin

Saturday, November 13, 2010 • 2:00–2:30 p.m. Michael Slater

Pub Cast Call

Patrons are invited to join several members of the cast an hour before curtain in the Pub to informally discuss the production that evening. Cast Calls are free of charge and no reservations are necessary.

Friday,  November 5 • 5:30 p.m.
Before 6:30 p.m. performance

Talk Backs

Chicago Shakespeare's post-show discussions provide audience members the opportunity to ask the cast questions about the performance they have just experienced. These half-hour discussions are facilitated by a member of CST's Education Department.

Held after every Wednesday matinee performance