NORTH AMERICAN
PREMIERE
The King's Speech
September 12
October 20, 2019
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
by David Seidler
directed by Michael Wilson
NORTH AMERICAN
Production Sponsor
Free Enrichment Programs
Open Door Programs: The King’s Speech
Pre•Ambles
A half-hour lecture scheduled at least 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 scholars subject to change.
- Saturday, September 28, 2019 – 2:00pm: Stephen Bennett
- Sunday, September 29, 2019 – 1:00pm: Rebecca L. Fall
- Saturday, October 5, 2019 – 2:00pm: Stephen Bennett
- Sunday, October 6, 2019 – 1:00pm: Rebecca L. Fall
- Saturday, October 12, 2019 – 2:00pm: Stephen Bennett
- Sunday, October 13, 2019 – 1:00pm: Rebecca L. Fall
- Saturday, October 19, 2019 – 2:00pm: Stephen Bennett
- Sunday, October 20, 2019 – 1:00pm: Rebecca L. Fall
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 11, 2019 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.