who we are
We are Chicago Youth Shakespeare (CYS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to putting Shakespeare's timeless works into the hands of 21st-century teenagers. Together, we are...
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crossing boundaries
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empowering young artists
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building community
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what we do
CYS provides innovative Shakespeare learning programs and performances that connect young people across Chicagoland with Shakespeare and with each other. We are committed to providing a safe space that welcomes students of all backgrounds, and to fostering a diverse community of creative and compassionate global citizens.
CYS ENSEMBLE
our flagship performance company for youth artists ages 13-19 years old
our flagship performance company for youth artists ages 13-19 years old
SUMMER SHAKES
a six-week-long acting and Shakespeare training intensive for high school students
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
Shakespeare workshops and residency programs for K-12 students during the school day
why we do it
CYS has put Shakespeare in the hands of more than 8000 Chicago area teens, representing over 65 different neighborhoods and schools.
We do it because our programs build community.
We do it because our programs change lives.
But don't take our word for it...
We do it because our programs build community.
We do it because our programs change lives.
But don't take our word for it...
Thank you to everyone who came out to support CYS at our benefit reading of King Lear on December 30th! Read about the cast & contributing artists.
