Barbara Gaines
Artistic Director, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre.
Barbara Gaines, founder and artistic director of the newly Tony-recognized Chicago Shakespeare Theater, talks about the company’s evolution from a classical acting workshop to a major institution with an impressive home on Chicago’s Navy Pier. She discusses her own background, including training at Northwestern University and an acting stint in NYC, alongside her approach to classical theatre, the expanding repertoire of the company (including why their next production features Willy Wonka), the nature of the Chicago theatre community, the development of Chicago Shakespeare’s international work, and her plans for the company’s future — including a 1,000 proscenium theatre to complement their current 500 seat thrust stage.
Original airdate – June 20, 2008.
Running time – 52:00.
For more information, to listen online, or to download the episode go to Downstage Center’s Barbara Gaines program page.
You can also download directly the Barbara Gaines program (mp3).
Posted on Monday, June 23rd, 2008 at 2:58 pm
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