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Shakespeare in Nichols Park: Macbeth

June 28, 2023 Leave a Comment

The Hyde Park Community Players are excited to bring to Nichols Park, Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Macbeth Coming hot off the heels of a victorious battle, the Scottish thane Macbeth happens upon three witches and receives a prophesy, or perhaps a curse, that he will soon become king. The wheels of fate set in motion, Macbeth […]

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Auditions for Everybody, by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

February 26, 2023 Leave a Comment

for Everybody, by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Directed by Robert Carhuayo Auditions are Tuesday, March 7, 6-9 pm & Saturday, March 11, 1-4 pm at Augustana Lutheran Church, 55th & Woodlawn VIRTUAL (via Zoom) – March 13, 6-9 pm (Before auditioning remotely, please fill out the audition form and pick a time on the sign-up sheet.) A comedy about dying. A modern morality […]

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“She Kills Monsters” – live-streamed on YouTube

March 10, 2021 Leave a Comment

One year ago this week, we were busy putting the final touches on our Spring mainstage play, She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen (one of the writers of Disney’s new movie, Raya and the Dragon ) There was lots of good publicity and enthusiasm, and we were expecting to have big audiences for the popular new play.  Director Meara […]

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October 30 & 31 Release of Our Evening of Horror & Suspense 2020 in the New Fangled Physically Distanced Tradition!

October 4, 2020 Leave a Comment

Rehearsals are done and we’re preparing our 2020 “Radio Show” for release on October 30 & 31 on our Youtube channel.  Visit our Facebook page for details on how to be part of our audience for this year’s double evening of Horror & Suspense! THE CAST & THE STORIES Please meet our four scary stories […]

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COVID19 Response

March 12, 2020 Leave a Comment

Happy end of summer! As you know, the pandemic has been officially declared over, but, of course, the virus will always be with us, with new variants causing upsurges of concern.  For each person the balance between caution and optimism is different and changing. As a community organization, we want to be mindful of making […]

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Meet the Cast – Tyler as Miles!

March 7, 2020 Leave a Comment

Let’s get to know the new cast members who will bring She Kills Monsters to life on March 13-15 and 20-22! Name: Tyler Kaplan Age: 31 Background: Physician at Rush What inspired you to audition? I just recently move to Chicago for work over the summer. I had done a lot of theater in high […]

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Shakespeare Workshop 2023

July 24, 2023
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7/16 Macbeth Performance CANCELED

July 16, 2023
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Shakespeare in Nichols Park: Macbeth

June 28, 2023
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Tickets for Everybody on sale now!

April 30, 2023
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Auditions for Everybody, by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

February 26, 2023
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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 »

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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 a few 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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