Welcome to The Shakespeare Project of Chicago
At The Shakespeare Project of Chicago, we believe that the essence of a transformative Shakespearean experience lies in making his words both comprehensible and impactful. Our storytelling remains truthful, straightforward, whimsical, poetic, lyrical, at times challenging, but always universal. Our talented artists deliver performances that are intimate and deeply emotionally engaging, showcasing Shakespeare at its finest. The theatrical reading: not just more, but so much more.
For programming inquiries, please reach out to us at outreach@shakespeareprojectchicago.org.
Our primary funding comes from individual donors who share our mission of making Shakespeare accessible to everyone. We are also supported by the Illinois Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. To make a donation, click on the Benefactors link above.
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10:00AM – Newberry Library
Register: https://www.newberry.org/calendar/antony-and-cleopatra
Sunday, June 14, 2026, 2:00PM – Mount Prospect Public Library
https://mppl.libnet.info/event/13199844
Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:00PM – Niles-Maine District Library
https://nmdl.libnet.info/event/16438159
Saturday June 20, 2026, 1:00PM – Wilmette Public Library
No registration required.
Monday, June 22, 2026, 6:30PM – Vernon Area Public Library
https://calendar.vapld.info/event/shakespeare-project-chicago-presents-antony-cleopatra-95443
2025-2026 Theatrical Reading Season
ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:00PM – Niles-Maine District Library
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10:00AM – Newberry Library
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 2:00PM – Mount Prospect Public Library
Monday, October 27, 2025 – 6:30PM – Vernon Area Public Library
Saturday, November 1, 2025 – 1:00PM – Wilmette Public Library
RICHARD II
Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:00PM – Niles-Maine District Library
Saturday, February 28, 2026 – 10:00AM – Newberry Library
Sunday, March 1, 2026 – 2:00PM – Mount Prospect Public Library
Monday, March 2, 2026 – 6:30PM – Vernon Area Public Library
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 1:00PM – Wilmette Public Library
THE WITCH
Friday, April 24, 2026, 7:00PM – Niles-Maine District Library
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 1:00PM – Wilmette Public Library
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 2:00PM – Mount Prospect Public Library
Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:30PM – Vernon Area Public Library
ANTONY & CLEOPATRA
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10:00AM – Newberry Library
Sunday, June 14, 2026, 2:00PM – Mount Prospect Public Library
Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:00PM – Niles-Maine District Library
Saturday June 20, 2026, 1:00PM – Wilmette Public Library
Monday, June 22, 2026, 6:30PM – Vernon Area Public Library
THE SHAKESPEARE PROJECT OF CHICAGO
P.O. BOX 25126
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60625
Email: peter@shakespeareprojectchicago.org
THE SHAKESPEARE PROJECT OF CHICAGO acknlowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
