"Shakeshafte"By Rowan Williams
Directed by Peter Garino
September 15-16, 2017
Admission is FREE, seating is limited.
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The Shakespeare Project is proud to present the United States premier of Dr. Rowan Williams' play "Shakeshafte." Two shows only! Friday, September 15, 2017, 7:00PM at the Niles-Maine District Library; Saturday, September 16, 2017, 10:00AM at the Newberry Library, Chicago. Admission is free, seating is limited. Pre-registration required for the Niles performance (847) 663-1234.
Shakespeare and the Saint. Dr.Williams, the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, presents a "fantasia" on a meeting between young William Shakespeare and the Jesuit martyr, Edmund Campion. Set against the backdrop of the English reformation in 1581, we encounter two men: one who has found his calling, the other in search of his.
Artistic director Peter Garino directs a cast that includes: Lydia Berger Gray, Jack Hickey, Gary Houston, Peter Eli Johnson, John Kishline, Chris Landis, Bill McGough, Kim Richard Mowrey, Christopher Prentice and Grace Smith. Assistant director, Brynne Barnard. Music and sound by George Zahora. This performance is partially funded by McGill University, Montreal and the Niles-Maine District Library.
Friday, September 15, 2017 at 7:00PM, The Niles-Maine District Library*, 6960 W. Oakton Street, Niles, Illinois
Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 10:00AM, The Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton Street, Chicago, Illinois
An introduction to the play commences 15 minutes prior to curtain.
Admission is free, seating is limited.
* Pre-registration required at Niles Public Library (call 847-663-1234)
