Name: King Lear —A Theatrical Reading with the Shakespeare Project of Chicago
Start: 2025-06-14T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-06-14T12:30:00-05:00
Location: 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60610

$King Lear \u2014A Theatrical Reading with the Shakespeare Project of Chicago$

This program will be held in-person at the Newberry. Please register below.
“How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is
To have a thankless child!”
In this theatrical reading, professional actors from the Shakespeare Project of Chicago will bring the great tragedy "King Lear" to life, in a performance directed by Michelle Shupe.
Founded in 1993, the Shakespeare Project of Chicago has performed at the Newberry since 2003. This reading will be preceded by an informative talk by a dramaturg about ten minutes before the performance and followed by a question-and-answer talkback with the director and cast.
Cost and Registration
This program is free and open to all. Advance registration required.
Registration opens May 1.
Learn more and register: https://www.newberry.org/calendar/king-lear