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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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BRAND NEW BOMBSHELLS JUST ENTERED THE VILLA!

Join The Olde School Shakespeare Collective for a special staged reading of Love's Labour's Lost: THE OATH—a Love Island-inspired reimagining of Shakespeare's romantic comedy, complete with bombshell arrivals, messy love triangles, gossip, questionable decisions, and enough villa drama to keep everyone talking.

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