Grantee Profile
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Grants to Chicago Shakespeare Theater
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$50,000Active Strategy
2011 (Inactive Grant)
Arts & Culture in Chicago
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — The Chicago Shakespeare Theater performs the plays of William Shakespeare and educates audiences, children and teachers about his work. In addition, it brings international theatrical groups to Chicago, presents the work of other leading playwrights, and conducts an extensive program of outreach and education. This grant will support the Theater's participation in the 2012 London Cultural Olympiad with an original production of a hip hop version of Othello that will be featured at the Globe Theater's Globe to Globe Festival. Chicago Shakespeare is the only English speaking company invited to participate. MacArthur funds will support travel, the development and staging of the new play, and artist and production staff fees.
The MacArthur Foundation awarded Chicago Shakespeare Theater $50,000 between 2010 and 2013.
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