Glass Onion Theatre Presents ROMEO & JULIET and A MID SUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Furthering their strategy of delivering outstanding creative, educational theater, Glass Onion Theatre Company announces the acquisition of Absolute Shakespeare. Effective immediately, Glass Onion Theatre will take control of the administrative, artistic and production elements of Absolute Shakespeare. This acquisition combines Glass Onion's preeminent creative and production management with the outstanding reputation and tradition established by Absolute Shakespeare during its 25-year history of presenting Shakespeare to middle and high school audiences.
 
Under the direction of Ricardo Gutierrez for the previous 14 years, Mr. Gutierrez (Artistic Director of Glass Onion Theatre) will continue to helm the creative components of Absolute Shakespeare. Christina Biggs, Executive Director of Glass Onion, will administer marketing, outreach and pre- and post-production strategy.
 
Glass Onion/Absolute Shakespeare will present Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream in rep opening March 8, 2011, at the Apollo Theatre. The ensemble includes Walter Brody, Fred Geyer, Catherine Gillespie, Nick Goodman, Wyatt Kent, Morgan McCabe, Robert McConnell, Jerry Miller, Kyra Morris, Rio Shigeta, Andy Talen and Kelly Wilson. Fight choreography by Benjamin Haile, costumes by Morgan McCabe, scenic design by Walter Brody and stage management by Keri Mack.
 
Absolute Shakespeare is thrilled to continue to share the mission of bringing The Bard's words to life. For our 26th season, we present:
 
Romeo and Juliet: Through the hate of warring factions, in defiance of their families and in secrecy from their closest friends, an ill-fated young couple risk all they have to be   together. We perform Shakespeare's timeless tragedy of star-crossed lovers with resounding life, passion, laughter, tears, sword fighting and, perhaps, the most romantic poetry in all of literature!
 
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Combining three tales of love, magic and perception in a forest on a moonlit night, Midsummer is Shakespeare's boisterous fantasy of ardent lovers, bumbling actors and a conjuring fairy kingdom. Our magical take on this fable is a joyous, fantastical and delightful caper of romantic comedy!
 
All show's include a pre-show cast meet & greet, complimentary teacher's guide and post show Q&A.
 
 
Where: The Apollo Theatre, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago.
 
When: Mondays and Tuesdays, March 8-May 10
 
Time: 10am
 
Tickets: General Admission, $9; Schools and Groups, $7.50/ticket
 
Box Office/Group Sales: 773.217.8151
 
www.glassoniontheatre.org