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
2026-2027 Theatrical Reading Season
MACBETH by William Shakespeare, directed by Peter Garino
Friday, October 23, 2026, 7:00PM – Niles-Maine District Library
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1:00PM – Wilmette Public Library
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2:00PM – Mount Prospect Public Library
Monday, October 26, 2026 – 6:30PM – Vernon Area Public Library
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 – 6:30PM – Glenview Public Library
HENRY IV, PART I by William Shakespeare, directed by Richard Shavzin
Friday, February 26, 2027, 7:00PM – Niles-Maine District Library
Saturday, February 27, 2027 – 1:00PM – Wilmette Public Library
Sunday, February 28, 2027 – 2:00PM – Mount Prospect Public Library
Monday, March 1, 2027 – 6:30PM – Vernon Area Public Library
VOLPONE by Ben Jonson, directed by J.R. Sullivan
Friday, April 9, 2027, 7:00PM – Niles-Maine District Library
Saturday, April 10, 2027, 10:00AM – Newberry Library
Sunday, April 11, 2027, 2:00PM – Mount Prospect Public Library
Monday, April 12, 2027, 6:30PM – Vernon Area Public Library
Saturday, April 17, 2027, 1:00PM – Wilmette Public Library
HENRY VIII by William Shakespeare, directed by Michelle Shupe
Friday, June 4, 2027, 7:00PM – Niles-Maine District Library
Monday, June 7, 2027, 6:30PM – Vernon Area Public Library
Tuesday, June 8, 2027, 6:30PM – Mount Prospect Public Library
Saturday June 12, 2027, 1:00PM – Wilmette 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.
