The Taming
of the Shrew
September 16
November 12, 2017
CST's Courtyard Theater
by William Shakespeare
conceived & directed by Barbara Gaines
Columbia Women’s Club scenes by Ron West
September 16
November 12, 2017
CST's Courtyard Theater
by William Shakespeare
conceived & directed by Barbara Gaines
Columbia Women’s Club scenes by Ron West
Open Door Programs: The Taming of the Shrew
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. Dates, times and presenting scholar subject to change.
Saturday, September 30 at 2:00pm: Regina Buccola
Sunday, October 1 at 1:00pm: Casey Caldwell
Saturday, October 7 at 2:00pm: Regina Buccola
Sunday, October 8 at 1:00pm: Ira Murfin
Saturday, October 14 at 2:00pm: Stephen Bennett
Sunday, October 15 at 1:00pm: Casey Caldwell
Saturday, October 21 at 2:00pm: Stephen Bennett
Sunday, October 22 at 1:00pm: Casey Caldwell
Saturday, October 28 at 2:00pm: Stephen Bennett
Sunday, October 29 at 1:00pm: Ira Murfin
Saturday, November 4 at 2:00pm: Ira Murfin
Sunday, November 5 at 1:00pm: Regina Buccola
Saturday, November 11 at 2:00pm: Stephen Bennett
Sunday, November 12 at 1:00pm: Regina Buccola
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, October 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, October 27 at 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. Talk backs are held after every weekday matinee performance.