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"Some of the most fun Shakespeare you'll ever witness. I loved seeing their Twelfth Night performance in March so much that I decided to audition for their current show — Measure for Measure — and got the part!"

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Doing Shakespeare the way Shakespeare would do Shakespeare... kinda...

The Olde School Shakespeare Collective is a theater company dedicated to bringing Shakespeare's works to life on Chicago's North Side. Our performances are intimate, engaging, and unforgettable. We blend serious acting with an unserious atmosphere to create a unique theatrical experience. Come join us for an evening of drinking, laughter, and unforgettable performances.

Photo credit: Jeff Kurysz

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Double the Twins, Double the Trouble!

Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors barrels into a rowdy beach-town Ephesus; a whirlwind of mistaken identities, romantic misfires, and riotous confusion. Picture this: not one, but two sets of identical twins are running amok.

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