by Hedy Weiss
July 30, 2012

"Chicago Shakespeare Theatre kicked off its first summer season of free Shakespeare in the Parks program with a high-energy, ideally condensed version of The Taming of the Shrew," says the Chicago Sun-Times, and they aren't the only ones who are singing the praises of this bold new cultural initiative bringing free Shakespeare to neighborhood parks throughout the city. Read more acclaim from the media

Chicago Park District General Superintendent & CEO Michael P. Kelly joins CST Artistic Director Barbara Gaines, The Boeing Company’s Director Global Corporate Citizenship Nora Mareno Cargie and CST Executive Director Criss Henderson at the inaugural performance of Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks. Also present was Michelle T. Boone, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner, who said, "Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks is a wonderful example of how arts initiatives can succeed in bringing communities together." Read more of what civic leaders are saying