Join The Shakespeare Project of Chicago for a theatrical reading of Hamlet. Performers are members of Actors' Equity Association. Directed by J.R. Sullivan. Artistic director Peter Garino.
Prince Hamlet returns to Denmark from his university studies to mourn the death of his father, King Hamlet, who died two months earlier. His Uncle Claudius has now married Hamlet's mother, Gertrude. Suddenly, the ghost of his father appears to Hamlet and tells him that Claudius poisoned him. Hamlet vows to avenge his father's murder.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library
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The 1501 Ellinwood Street library building is the realization of a longheld dream of the library board, staff and community partners. Located in the heart of downtown Des Plaines, the four story, 82,000 square foot building represents the community's commitment to reading, lifelong learning, and a center for family activities. A grand central staircase and large windows provide a wealth of natural light and illuminate the building at night.