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Below is a list of resources associated with William Shakespeare.

Actors' Theater of Columbus
This troupe stages mainly outdoor performances of theater classics. Admission is free for most of these shows. A special emphasis is given to the works of Shakespeare.
http://www.theactorstheatre.org/
Subjects: Midwest Regional Theater - Columbus, Shakespeare

Chicago Shakespeare Theater
This award-winning company was founded in 1986 as the Shakespeare Repertory Theater. In 1999, the theater moved into its present home on Navy Pier.
http://www.chicagoshakes.com/
Subjects: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago, Shakespeare

Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival
A company that performs Shakespeare for a modern, younger audience. The downtown company numbers 10 to 15 players in a seven show season.
http://www.cincyshakes.com/
Subjects: Midwest Regional Theater - Cincinnati, Shakespeare

Great Lakes Theater Festival
The Great Lakes was launched in 1962 as a company devoted to Shakespearean theater. The troupe has toured throughout Ohio during its history and today includes non-Shakespearean plays in its repertoire.
http://www.greatlakestheater.org/
Subjects: Midwest Regional Theater - Cleveland, Shakespeare

Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Out of Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, this site features information on the Festival, articles for research, a newsletter and an online museum exhibit.
http://orathost.cfa.ilstu.edu/isf.html
Subject: US Theatre, Shakespeare

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival
Founded in 1960, this company performs Shakespeare to tens of thousands across the state annually. The troupe is perhaps best known for its summer performances in Louisville's Central Park.
http://www.kyshakes.org/
Subjects: Midwest Regional Theater - Louisville, Shakespeare

Players Workshop of the Second City
Founded in 1966 as Childrens' Theater, Players Workshop stages adaptations of Shakespeare for young people.
http://www.intelli.com/pw/c/kidshows.htm
Subjects: Midwest Regional Theater - Chicago, Shakespeare

Rosebriar Shakespeare Company
Founded in 1990, this downtown company stages both comedies and dramas by Shakespeare.
http://www.wiliqueen.com/rosebriar/
Subjects: Midwest Regional Theater - Columbus, Shakespeare

Shakespeare's Globe Center, USA
"A site devoted to the architecture of the new Globe Theatre and the promotion of Shakespeare in education"
http://www.sgc.umd.edu/newhom.htm/
Subject: Shakespeare; US Theatre

Shakespeare and the Players
"Shakespeare and the Players is a survey through postcards of the many now unfamiliar English and American actors who played Shakespeare's characters for late Victorian and Edwardian audiences." NOTE: If using Explorer, click "No" when asked if you wish to debug a Runtime Error.
http://shakespeare.cc.emory.edu/index.cfm
Subject: Shakespeare

Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis
A group founded to perform the classics of Shakespeare to modern audiences. The troupe performs in Forest Park.
http://www.shakespearefestival-stlouis.com/
Subjects: Midwest Regional Theater - St. Louis, Shakespeare

The Writing Company - Shakespeare
A section of the Writing Company's website that is devoted to Shakespeare. Includes critical essays, product reviews, vidoe previews and Internet activities.
http://writingco.com/c/@caCE58Fvhm1l2/Pages/shakespeareindex.html
Subject: Shakespeare



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