Shakespeare Project of Chicago Records

Collection

Identifier: Midwest-MS-Shakespeare

Staff Only

Scope and Content of the Collection

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago Records contain documents related to performances staged from 2008 to 2014. Materials include: correspondence, curtain speeches, director’s scripts, newsletters, programs, promotional materials, and rehearsal schedules.

Dates

Creation: 2008-2017

Creator

Shakespeare Project of Chicago (Organization)

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago Records are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).

Ownership and Literary Rights

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago Records are the physical property of the Newberry Library. Copyright may belong to the authors or their legal heirs or assigns. For permission to publish or reproduce any materials from this collection, contact the Roger and Julie Baskes Department of Special Collections.

History of The Shakespeare Project of Chicago

Founded in 1995, The Shakespeare Project of Chicago brings the works of William Shakespeare and other classic dramatists to life for free to Chicago area audiences. The Shakespeare Project of Chicago also showcases talents from the Actors’ Equity Association, the professional union of actors and stage managers. Additionally, the project supports education outreach programs related to Shakespeare studies for students in middle school, high school, and college.

Extent

0.6 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Additional Description

Abstract

Chicago area theater company focused on works by Shakespeare and other classic dramatists. Production notes, scripts, promotional materials, and other documents related to performances.