Chicago Shakespeare Theater is proud to present the world premiere of "Shine So Bright" composed and performed especially for TO BE: 4/23 by the unforgettable talent of Joriah Kwamé.

"Shine So Bright" Performers: Joriah Kwamé, Jovan Landry, Ariana Burks, Lucy Godínez, Alexa Xioufaridou Moster, Juwon Tyrel Perry, Brandon Pisano, Sawyer Smith, Kimi Hayes, Charles Heath, Dan Peters, Charlotte Rivard-Hoster, Chuck Webb, and Tahirah Whittington. Full credits: https://bit.ly/3u4u40q​.

"Shine So Bright"

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Twelfth Night Pre•Amble with Regina Buccola on November 18, 2023.

"Twelfth Night" PreAmble with Scholar GinaBuccola

How long does it take to rehearse? Cage Sebastian Pierre (Balthazar) talks about the process from the first time reading the play to the day the audience arrives.

The rehearsal process (with Cage Sebastian Pierre as Balthazar)

How do actors build a career? Lily Mojekwu, who plays Lady Capulet, shares a little bit about the life of an actor.

Building a career in acting (with Lily Mojekwu as Lady Capulet)

The process of memorizing (with Brian Grey as Mercutio)

What do you like about staging Shakespeare rather than reading the play? Karen Janes Woditsch, who plays the Nurse, talks about seeing Shakespeare come to life.

Watching Shakespeare performed on stage (with Karen Janes Woditsch as the Nurse

Why were Romeo’s parents cut from the play? Nate Santana, who plays Romeo, explains the choice to cut characters in this adaptation.

The missing characters (with Nate Santana as Romeo)

Do you have fun playing your part? Andrea San Miguel (Benvolio) talks about how she plays with her lines and the other characters on stage.

Having fun inside the story (with Andrea San Miguel as Benvolio)

How do you get into character? Sam Pearson (Tybalt) talks about the importance of scene partners and a relationship with the audience.

Getting into character (with Sam Pearson as Tybalt)

How do you build a fight scene? Cage Sebastian Pierre, who plays Balthazar, discusses what actors do to prepare and stay safe.

Stage combat (with Cage Sebastian Pierre as Balthazar and the production’s Fight Captain)

Why do the Capulets and Montagues hate each other? Lily Mojekwu (Lady Capulet) discusses the importance of family in ROMEO AND JULIET.

Capulet Family dynamics (with Lily Mojekwu as Lady Capulet)

Is it weird to kiss someone on stage? Emma Ladji (Juliet) talks about honest storytelling and respecting your scene partner.

Acting in love (with Emma Ladji  as Juliet)

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) is a global theatrical force, known for vibrant productions that reflect Shakespeare's genius for intricate storytelling, musicality of language and depth of feeling for the human condition. As a leading international theater company, we are dedicated to producing extraordinary productions, unlocking Shakespeare's work for the next generation, and serving as Chicago's cultural ambassador through our World's Stage Series.

Founded in 1986, the Theater was established to serve the community with dynamic and accessible productions by William Shakespeare, breathing new life into timeless works that speak directly to modern audiences. CST's work has expanded over time to include family productions, musicals, new work, and visiting international productions that sit alongside plays from the canon to engage our audiences in a more complete theatrical offering. This evolution has been guided by the partnership of CST founder and Artistic Director Barbara Gaines, who brings her creative vision to our programming, and Executive Director Criss Henderson, who serves as CST's chief entrepreneur and producer. Their work together has propelled CST from an itinerant band of actors into an innovative and enterprising company that is an integral part of the region's cultural landscape.

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