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.

Listen to past Pre•Ambles.

Saturday, January 24, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 25, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 31, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 1, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 7, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 8, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 14, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 15, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 21, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 22, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 28, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 1, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 7, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 8, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.

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, January 16, 2009 • 6:30 p.m.
Friday, February 27, 2009 • 6:30 p.m.

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.

Listen to recorded Talk Back excerpts.

Held after every Wednesday matinee performance.