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Two actors rehearse ‘The Gentlemen of Verona.’ Midsommer Flight will perform the play in four Chicago parks through August 26.

Midsommer Flight brings Shakespeare to Chicago’s parks for seventh year

July 16, 2018

Theater company Midsommer Flight is bringing Shakespeare to Chicago parks for the seventh year with a comedy that has a slight modern day twist. Founded by Northwestern alumna Beth Wolf (Communication...

Evanston Dance Ensemble rehearses for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The world premiere performance will feature a score by Emmy-winning composer Steve Rashid.

Local dance ensemble presents adaptation of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

March 7, 2018

A&E One particular quote from Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” rings true throughout Evanston Dance Ensemble’s adaptation of the classic comedy: “Though she be but little, she...

Allison Towbes rehearses a scene from the upcoming production of “R&J.” Towbes stars as Juliet in the gender-bent production adapted from the Shakespearean classic.

Slam poetry, gender-bent cast rejuvenate classic “Romeo and Juliet” story in WAVE Productions’ fall show

November 2, 2016

A&E WAVE Productions’ “R&J” will seek to provide a new take on a traditionally heteronormative text when the new adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” arrives at Shanley Pavilion on Thursday. The...

Communication senior Joshua Issler rehearses for an upcoming production of “Titus Andronicus.” The show will feature fight choreography, audience immersion and gore.

‘Titus Andronicus’ addresses sexual violence through immersive production

February 25, 2016

A&E With fight choreography, audience immersion and gory action, a student production of “Titus Andronicus” seeks to advocate for modern day justice with a Shakespearean twist, said producer...

Cast members rehearse for an upcoming production of “Equivocation.” The show, featured as part of the MFA Lab series, combines historical suspense with metadrama.

Production of ‘Equivocation’ blends history, fiction

February 11, 2016

A&E The upcoming production of “Equivocation” will combine historical suspense with metadrama — a genre which showcases a play within a play. The show, directed by second year directing graduate...

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