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King Lear

September 9

October 9, 2014

in CST's Courtyard Theater

by William Shakespeare
directed by Barbara Gaines

Open Door Programs

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 20 at 2:00 p.m. – Carla Della Gatta
  • Sunday, September 21 at 1:00 p.m. – Raashi Rastogi
  • Saturday, September 27 at 2:00 p.m. – Rebecca Fall
  • Sunday, September 28 at 1:00 p.m. – Gina Buccola
  • Saturday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m. – Carla Della Gatta
  • Sunday, October 5 at 1:00 p.m. – Raashi Rastogi
  • Sunday, October 12 at 1:00 p.m. – Rebecca Fall
  • Sunday, October 19 at 1:00 p.m. – Raashi Rastogi
  • Sunday, October 26 at 1:00 p.m. – Rebecca Fall
  • Sunday, November 2 at 1:00 p.m. – Gina Buccola
  • Sunday, November 9 at 1:00 p.m. – Carla Della Gatta
     

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, September 26 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Friday, October 10 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.

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