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A Day at Chicago Shakes!

A Day at Chicago Shakes!

As you know, this spring, our ensemble will perform on the Mainstage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater as part of the international festival, Shakespeare 400 Chicago! This weekend we got a special chance to visit the theater, see a version of the same story we're working on, meet some professional actors, AND get up onstage! 

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Rehearsal Log: WEEK 7

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Rehearsal Log: WEEK 7

We've been working hard and are ready to start putting our finished scenes on their feet. To help with that, this week, we focused on blocking and stage directions so that our performances can stay consistent from one performance to the next. Get all the details on this week's blog!

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