Barbara Gaines: Finding Her Own Dream Time
After 37 years at the helm of Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Gaines has found the right time to step away from the company she founded.
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After 37 years at the helm of Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Gaines has found the right time to step away from the company she founded.
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The artistic director has served 17 seasons and produced 88 shows at the Northern California theatre.