who we are
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Chicago Youth Shakespeare (CYS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to putting Shakespeare's timeless works into the hands of 21-century teenagers. We are...
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empowering young artists
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crossing boundaries
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building community
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CYS is committed to providing a safe space for students of all backgrounds,
and to fostering a diverse community of creative and compassionate global citizens.
and to fostering a diverse community of creative and compassionate global citizens.
what we doCYS provides innovative Shakespeare learning programs and performances that connect young people across Chicagoland with Shakespeare and with each other.
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the CYS Ensemble
our flagship performance company
Summer Shakes
a six-week-long acting and Shakespeare training intensive for high school students
CYS In-Schools
Shakespeare workshops and residency programs for K-12 students during the school day
why we do it
CYS has brought together over 7000 Chicago area teens from more than 60 different neighborhoods, schools, and communities. Our programs are literally changing lives. but don't take our word for it...
