Saturday mornings through March 6th are a Comedy of Errors. No, not at my home, but on Navy Pier at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Now through March 6th the World famous Chicago Shakespeare Theatre is producing their wildly popular Short Shakespeare series, featuring The Comedy of Errors. This series sports family friendly 75 minute abridged versions of the bards’ famous works, easily digestible for minds as young as 8. I brought my 11, 8 and 6 year olds along. The story kept my kids’ attention fully. Eventhough the show is in verse the actors did such a beautiful job of playing the content of their dialog that my kids weren’t lost. It also helped that the show itself is filled with physical comedy that kept us all on the edge of our seats anxious for more. My 6 year old was cackling… while standing up, sitting on my lap and twirling around in front of her seat. (Yes, she had to move around a lot throughout the performance, so I suggest sitting in the balcony with younger viewers).
The production was extremely professional and inventive. I have been a fan of Shakespeare since I was a child, and have had the great fortune to study and perform it often over the years. It was such a treat to be able to share my love for the Bard with my children at such a young age. My greatest hope is that with this show a seed was planted that will blossom into a lifelong appreciation for this and other classical works. I believe that’s one of my jobs as a parent, to plant as many seeds as possible for my children, and then water and nurture those seeds with opportunity and exposure. Because the arts aren’t sustained by the creators alone, it’s sustained by those who appreciate it and demand more. That’s why we need to support arts education initiatives such as Chicago Shakespeare’s program, which is incidentally on of the largest arts-in-education programs in the country.
Okay, enough arts intiative soap boxing for one post. Let’s get on to the giveaway!
The Chicago Shakespeare Theatre is kindly offering a Family 4-Pack of tickets valid to either of the first two February performances, 2/6 or 2/13.
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ML
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This production takes place in CST’s courtyard theatre on Saturday’s at 11am, now through March 6th. Tickets are $16 for students and $20 for adults. Ticket prices includes the show and a post show discussion with the cast and education coordinator.
Short Shakespeare! The Comedy of Errors is presented in the Jentes Family Auditorium.
by William Shakespeare
directed and adapted by David H. Bell
Chicago Shakespeare’s Courtyard Theater
January 23 – March 6, 2010
Saturday morning performances at 11am
Students $16 adults $20
Guaranteed Parking at a 40% Discount
Chicago Shakespeare Theater ticket holders are guaranteed indoor parking at the Navy Pier Garages. When parking says “full,” simply tell Navy Pier Security that you’re “here for Shakespeare,” and continue to the Theater’s dedicated parking entrance. Take a ticket from the automated machine as you enter the parking garage through the Theater’s dedicated parking entrance. You must have your parking ticket validated in the Theater Lobby to receive your discount.
After your show, pay with cash or credit card at the Parking Pay Station on Level One near Door 5, or pay with a credit card at the exit. There are no cashiers at the exit.
The Chicago Transportation Authority’s Trip Planner provides detailed instructions on how to use public transit to travel to Navy Pier.
Trolley
A free trolley service runs between Navy Pier and State Street along Grand Avenue and Illinois Street. Trolleys typically run every 20 minutes. Pick-up points are indicated by “Navy Pier Trolley Stop” signs posted along the route. Visit Navy Pier’s website for more information.
During the summer months, daily trolley hours are Mondays through Thursdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
During the fall, trolley hours are Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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