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Mid-South Side, Chicago Theatre

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A Midsummer Mingle-Mangle: Shakespeare Scenes at Nichols Park

July 8, 2026 Leave a Comment

It’s almost that time again! Grab your blanket or chair, a pal or two, and some snacks, and come see us at Nichols Park for summer Shakespeare!  Nichols is between Kimbark Avenue and Kenwood Avenue, from 53rd to 55th. This year, we’ll perform scenes from several Shakespeare plays at locations throughout the park. Stroll through […]

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Open Board Meeting

June 20, 2026 Leave a Comment

  All are welcome to attend our next open board meeting, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 1 (upstairs) at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5500 S. Woodlawn Ave.  We’ll discuss MonteCristo2020, our upcoming summer Shakespeare scenes in Nichols Park, other future plans, and how you can get involved! 

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Six Degrees of Separation

October 27, 2025 Leave a Comment

  Hyde Park Community Players present Six Degrees of Separation A play by John GuareDirected by Dorothy Parsons       Friday, November 14 7:30 pmSaturday, November 15 7:30 pmSunday, November 16 2:00 pmFriday, November 21 7:30 pmSaturday, November 22 7:30 pmSunday, November 23 2:00 pm At University Church5655 S. University Ave. Join us for […]

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Who Are We?

Founded in January of 2009, the Hyde Park Community Players is a non-profit, amateur, volunteer organization whose mission is to create compelling theatre by and for residents of the South Side. Read More »

Support the Players

You can make your contribution to our work here at the Hyde Park Community Players. There are lots of ways to give! Read More »

Friday Staged Readings

In addition to our major productions, the Players present a monthly staged-reading series, typically on the first Friday night of each month.
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Auditions

Auditions usually take place about two months before a show, in two sessions, one on a weekend afternoon and one on a weekday evening.
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Production History

Since our founding in 2009, the Hyde Park Community Players have been putting on between 2-3 shows per season.
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