“As much as they strive to redefine the classical, if there’s one tradition CES does maintain, it’s the tradition of taking their audience through the delightful world theater has to offer.

[Shoemaker says] ‘Really what we want is for you to come away with the scope of possibility of performance on campus and a sense of fulfillment, the fulfillment of an enjoyable performance experience.'”
– Her Campus, Annie Pei

I served as the Artistic Director of the University of Chicago’s Classical Entertainment Society from spring 2011 to spring 2014.

During that time, I was responsible for massive reforms of the group’s infrastructure and programming, including the establishment of a  CES Festival of classically based theatre and several partnerships with community groups including the Classics Department and the Hyde Park Community Players.

I produced my plays Beowulf,  Tiresias, and Blood Weddin’, as well as a collaborative new script Iron Bridal Feast, as part of our continuing relationship with the Classics Department.