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The Theatre of Western Springs Presents "The Shakespeare Stealer"

A young orphan boy skilled in the art of shorthand is hired by a mysterious stranger to secretly transcribe the script of Hamlet for a rival theatre. When he inadvertently ends up joining Shakespeare’s theatre troupe, the young man begins to wonder whether he ought to follow through on his original assignment or whether he should honor the friends and family he discovers through his new passion for the theatre. Adapted by Gary L. Blackwood from his award-winning young adult novel and directed by High School Rep senior Caitlin Williams, The Shakespeare Stealerleaps off of the page and onto the stage.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students 18 years old and younger. Group rates are available. Reservations are recommended. All performances take place at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Avenue, Western Springs, IL. Free parking is available. For tickets and information, call 708-246-3380 or visitwww.theatreofwesternsprings.com. The Shakespeare Stealer is recommended for audiences in 4th grade and up.

 

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