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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

Free Enrichment Programs

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.

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