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, April 25, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 26, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 2, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 3, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 9, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 10, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 16, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 17, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 23, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 24, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 30, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 31, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 6, 2009 • 2:00–2:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 7, 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, April 17, 2009 • 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 8, 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