All’s Well
That
Ends Well
April 22
May 29, 2022
CST's Courtyard Theater
by William Shakespeare
directed by Shana Cooper
April 22
May 29, 2022
CST's Courtyard Theater
by William Shakespeare
directed by Shana Cooper
An elegant affair... richly designed. Alejandra Escalante’s performance is utterly delightful.
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
★★★★ High-energy... Shakespeare with sharp twists
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
"The web of our life is of a mingled yarn, good and ill together." Shakespeare’s rarely seen dark comedy is brought to new life in the uniquely intimate setting of the Courtyard Theater. No challenge can match the power of a determined woman. In love with a young man who does not return her affection, the resourceful Helen will go to any length to turn her visions of romance into reality—only to discover that happy endings are never as simple as they seem in fairy tales. Director Shana Cooper’s striking productions have been celebrated on stages across the country, from off Broadway to Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Her visceral approach to storytelling infuses movement and music, providing a perfect complement to Shakespeare’s poetic language.
Chicago Shakespeare is committed to making its performances accessible to all patrons. ASL Interpretation, Audio Description, and Open Captioning services are available.
"A lively and energetic staging," declares Third Coast Review.
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Creative Team
Shana Cooper Director
Andrew Boyce Scenic Designer
Raquel Barreto Costume Designer
Adam Honoré Lighting Designer
Paul James Prendergast Sound/Composition
Richard Jarvie Hair & Make Up Designer
Stephanie Martinez Movement Designer
DENDY Magic Designer
Gregory Linington Verse Coach
Mallory Metoxen Assistant Director
Noelle Kayser Assistant to the Movement Designer
Sarah Scanlon Intimacy Director
Bob Mason Casting
Katrina Herrmann Stage Manager
Kate Ocker Assistant Stage Manager
Katie Lupica, Manna-Symone Middlebrooks Assistants to the Director
Cast
Patrick Agada Second Lord
Mark Bedard Parolles
Christiana Clark Widow Capilet / Duchess of Florence
William Dick Lafeu
Alejandra Escalante Helen
Francis Guinan King of France
Casey Hoekstra First Lord
Dante Jemmott Bertram
Joseph Aaron Johnson Rinaldo / Soldier Lord
Ora Jones Countess of Rossillion
Jeff Kurysz First Soldier / Soldier Lord
Emma Ladji Diana
Pablo David Laucerica King’s Attendant / Soldier Lord
Elizabeth Ledo Lavatch
Tanya Thai McBride Mariana
Jeannie Affelder Understudy
Caron Buinis Understudy
Kevin Gudahl Understudy
Christopher Hainsworth Understudy
Tae-nyun Kim Understudy
Gavin Mueller Understudy
Jacob Mundell Understudy
Hilary Schwartz Understudy