An interview with 2021 Sutter Family Shakespeare Scholarship recipient Abigail Anderson

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Abigail Anderson was recently announced as the 2021 recipient of the Sutter Family Shakespeare Scholarship for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. The Sutter Scholarship is awarded to a first-year student with a high level of acting talent. The scholarship recipient receives an acting internship for one season with the Illinois Shakespeare Festival as well as an

Illinois Shakespeare Festival postpones 2020 season

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In response to decisions from the Illinois Governor’s office, Illinois State University leadership, and our creative partners throughout the world, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF) will postpone its 2020 season until summer 2021.

Shakespeare Festival 2020 Announcement Event

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The Illinois Shakespeare Festival invites you to the 2020 Season Announcement at 7 p.m.  Monday, October 28, in the Illinois State University Center for Performing Arts Theatre. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees are asked to register for the event.