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From Peru, a joyful celebration of self-expression. Blending Shakespeare’s text with personal anecdotes from their lives, a group of young performers with Down syndrome take the stage in a lively and profound theatrical experience. Presented in partnership with the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA), CST welcomes Teatro La Plaza from Lima, Peru with its bold and energetic reimagining of Hamlet. Offering a provocative look at questions of inclusion and discrimination, the performers explore the central question “To be or not to be?” through their own experiences, and a mix of pop music, dance, and wry humor.

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Teatro La Plaza's Hamlet

Chicago Shakespeare Theater

**Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents: Hamlet From Peru**

**Dates:** March 13 - 23, 2025  
**Location:** Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare, 800 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611  
**Language:** Performed in Spanish with projected English translation  
**Run Time:** Approximately 90 minutes with no intermission  
**Tickets:** Available later this summer

In an extraordinary blend of Shakespeare's timeless drama and vibrant personal storytelling, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) is thrilled to present a world premiere from March 13 to 23, 2025: *Hamlet From Peru*. This unique production, presented in partnership with the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA), brings to the stage a group of young performers with Down syndrome from Teatro La Plaza in Lima, Peru. Directed by the acclaimed Chela De Ferrari, this adaptation of *Hamlet* promises a joyful celebration of self-expression and a profound theatrical experience.

The performers weave Shakespeare’s classic text with personal anecdotes, exploring the central theme of "To be or not to be" through their own life experiences. This lively and profound performance is enhanced with a mix of pop music, dance, and wry humor, offering a provocative look at questions of inclusion and discrimination. It's a bold and energetic reimagining of one of Shakespeare's most famous works, promising to be a memorable event for all attendees.

Jorge Valdivia, CLATA’s executive director, expresses excitement for this unique adaptation, highlighting its importance as a representation of Latine actors and its potential to teach and inspire audiences with its fresh perspective on Shakespeare's work.

Don't miss this limited engagement at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier. It's not only a chance to experience a classic play through a new lens but also an opportunity to support an inclusive and innovative approach to theater.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Chicago Shakespeare Theater's website or contact the box office at 312.595.5600.

Hamlet

Teatro La Plaza’s enigmatic interpretation of a Shakespearean classic, full of personal anecdotes from a cast made up of eight actors who have Down’s Syndrome.

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Chela De Ferrari

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