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June 29, 2015 by

The Winter’s Tale *

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Alison C. Vesely
Asst. Directed/Adapted by Hayley Rice

Previews July 8, 9, 10
July 11 – August 9

Shakespeare’s fable of jealousy, love, and the price of both.


“First Folio has a first-rate Leontes in Kevin McKillip! “ ★★★ – Chicago Tribune

“Nothing less than fantastic! “ ★★★★ – Chicago Stage Standard

“Hot-blooded, fast-paced…tightly packed with terrific, inspired performers! “
Highly Recommended – Chicago Reader

“There is no better way to see Shakespeare “ ★★★★ – Around the Town Chicago


The Story

What is the price of jealousy? For King Leontes of Sicily it is the death of his wife and the banishment of his daughter into distant Bohemia. This tale of faith and redemption, of holding on and letting go, is a reminder of the cost of love and the value of trust.

Featuring Lexi Ailoto, Melissa Carlson, Diana Coates, Ryan Czerwonko, Chris Grella, Kyle Haden, Derek Jeck, Joe Matayas, Kevin McKilip, Michael Joseph Mitchell, Chelsea Rolfes, Kevin Theis, Anna Marie White

Melissa Carlson as Hermione, Kevin McKillip as Leontes, and Ann Marie White as Mamilius
Diana Coates as Paulina
Kevin McKillip as Leontes, and Kyle Haden as Camillo
Kevin McKillip as Leontes

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Announcing the Retirement of Founding Executive Director David Rice & Ceasing Operations in 2023

Over two-and-a-half decades we have mounted over 80 productions, produced 14 world premieres, and 6 commissions. We have had more shows directed by women in the past 25 years than almost any other Equity theater in the Chicago area. We also led the way in opportunities for women designers, resulting in multiple Jeff Nominations and Awards for the many women who have worked here. Thank you all for your steadfast support through all these years. We will miss you!

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