From Page to Stage

Writers’ Theatre and select North Shore libraries present the eighth annual From Page to Stage program.

This comprehensive series of special events, lectures and readings are designed to enhance and enrich your experience of Hamlet.

All events are FREE of charge and open to the public.

• LECTURE: THE POWER OF LOVE (AND FRIENDSHIP) Date: September 30, 2012
  Time: 12:00 p.m.
  

  Featuring: Professor David Bevington
  Winnetka-Northfield Park Public Library - 768 Oak Street, Winnetka
  847-446-7220 | www.winnetkalibrary.org

  Unlike Shakespeare’s comedies, Hamlet depicts romantic relationships asfraught and taxing. However, Hamlet’s friendship with Horatio is caring and compassionate. Explore the dynamics of both romantic love and friendship in Shakespeare’s most famous play.

• A DARK PRINCE FOR A MODERN AGE Date: October 2, 2012
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  

  Featuring: Francesca Royster, DePaul University professor and
  Shakespeare scholar
  Glenview Public Library – 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview
  847-729-7500 | www.glenviewpl.org

  
  Betrayal, revenge and the thirst for power—the family drama of Hamlet rivals that of any modern reality show. Engage in a lively and interactive discussionon the play’s relevance for today’s audiences as well as on Hamlet’s extraordinary film history.