Curt Tofteland

Shakespeare Behind Bars: A Conversation with Founder Curt Tofteland

Barrington's White House is an historic venue offering high-quality events including performances, concerts, artists, authors and repertory theater. This venue may also be rented by individuals, corporations and non-profit and community organizations for private events.This historic venue is located in the heart of Barrington within easy walking distance of wonderful restaurants, theaters and shopping.From small intimate gatherings on the main floor to elegant parties and performances in the third floor ballroom, come and enjoy the best of what Barrington has to offer.

Barrington's White House

Join us for an inspiring Cocktails and Conversation with Curt Tofteland, founder of Shakespeare Behind Bars.  Prepare to be inspired!

Cocktails & Conversation

Barrington’s White House’s new Cocktails & Conversation series, designed to offer intimate, first-floor gatherings. Enjoy cocktails from our cash bar, time for socializing, and meaningful conversations with the speaker and fellow guests.

Curt Tofteland, founder and Producing Artistic Director of the internationally acclaimed program <a href="https://www.shakespearebehindbars.org/" title="https://www.shakespearebehindbars.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Shakespeare Behind Bars</a>, will share his experiences bringing the works of Shakespeare into prisons and juvenile detention centers. Since 1995, Shakespeare Behind Bars has grown to twelve programs across Kentucky, Michigan, and Illinois, using theater as a tool for reflection, empathy, and transformation.Tofteland’s work was featured in the award-winning documentary Shakespeare Behind Bars, which premiered at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival, and a second film, Shakespeare Beyond Bars, will be released in 2026. He has presented widely across the United States and abroad, delivered four TEDx talks, and received honors including two Fulbright Fellowships and Doctor of Humane Letters degrees from Oakland University and Bellarmine University. Bar Opens at 4:30 pm | Talk Begins at 5:00 pm. This event is part of Barrington’s White House’s Cocktails &amp; Conversation series, designed to offer intimate, first-floor gatherings. Enjoy cocktails from our cash bar, time for socializing, and meaningful conversations with the speaker and fellow guests. Your ticket purchase includes one beverage of your choice.

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Shakespeare Behind Bars: A Conversation with Founder Curt Tofteland

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