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Dear Rhoda
A Theatrical Reading by The Shakespeare Project of Chicago
Monday, March 23
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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2026-03-23 18:30:00
2026-03-23 20:30:00
America/Chicago
Dear Rhoda
Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C
Des Plaines Public Library
Meeting Room B/CA trunk of letters, abandoned for nearly a century, unlocks a forgotten world. They reveal the passionate long-distance affair between Rhoda, confined to a TB sanitarium, and Jerry, a bookseller, in the tumultuous 1920s. Their words weave a story of a love that defiantly countered bigotry and political persecution with poetry, music, and left-wing ideals. Their struggles and joys played out in Chicago's bohemian underground, the Dil Pickle Club, bringing their rediscovered message of hope and resilience vividly to life.
Written by Donna Russell and David RanneyAdapted by Peter Garino
Inspired by the real-life letters of Chicago bookseller Jerry Nedwick this captivating tale comes alive in a theatrical reading with music.
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The 1501 Ellinwood Street library building is the realization of a longheld dream of the library board, staff and community partners. Located in the heart of downtown Des Plaines, the four story, 82,000 square foot building represents the community's commitment to reading, lifelong learning, and a center for family activities. A grand central staircase and large windows provide a wealth of natural light and illuminate the building at night.
