CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER invites you to a virtual event celebrating the power of language and art to heal communities. On April 23, 2021, an incredible line-up of artists will come together to honor our city and its unshakable spirit. Through song, spoken word, drama, and dance, we will commit TO BE—to be bold in our aspirations, to be advocates for all voices and, together, to be creators of our shared future.
This special evening will also recognize Sheli Rosenberg, Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s current Board Chair, for her years of service and generosity.
We hope our most generous civic leaders and corporate partners will join us. Together—we can pave the way for our Theater’s future and safeguard Chicago Shakespeare’s service to thousands of people through our nationally recognized artistic, education, and community programs.
If possible, kindly consider check or wire transfer payments for gifts of $5,000+.
Please send payments to:
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Event Contact: Gina Scalise
About Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and Executive Director Criss Henderson, Chicago Shakespeare has redefined what a great American Shakespeare theater can be—a company that defies theatrical category. This Regional Tony Award-winning theater’s year-round season features as many as twenty productions and 650 performances—including plays, musicals, world premieres, family programming, and presentations from around the globe. Chicago Shakespeare is the city’s leading presenter of international work, and has toured its own productions across five continents. The Theater’s nationally acclaimed arts in literacy programs support the work of teachers, and bring Shakespeare to life on stage for tens of thousands of students annually. Each summer, the company tours a free professional production to neighborhood parks across Chicago. In 2017 the Theater unveiled The Yard, which, together with the Jentes Family Courtyard Theater and the Thoma Theater Upstairs, positions Chicago Shakespeare as Chicago’s most versatile performing arts center.