# Event Details - **Event Name**: Shakespeare Behind Bars: A Conversation with Founder Curt Tofteland - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for an inspiring Cocktails and Conversation with Curt Tofteland, founder of Shakespeare Behind Bars.  Prepare to be inspired!About this EventCurt Tofteland, founder and Producing Artistic Director of the internationally acclaimed program , 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 & 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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barrington/shakespeare-behind-bars-a-conversation-with-founder-curt-tofteland/100001926401712379 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, festivals, theatre, kentucky-derby - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Barrington - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Barrington's White House - **lat**: 42.15385330000001 - **long**: -88.1381133 - **full address**: Barrington's White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Shakespeare Behind Bars: A Conversation with Founder Curt Tofteland - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7a4bd534ea1871210a80ef8ba11b2a4155d9bbedf7cc0093ccb7270fc9341960-rimg-w1200-h600-dceee9e3-gmir.jpg?v=1762812202 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Shakespeare Behind Bars: A Conversation with Founder Curt Tofteland being held? - **A:** Shakespeare Behind Bars: A Conversation with Founder Curt Tofteland takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Barrington's White House, 145 West Main Street, Barrington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Shakespeare Behind Bars: A Conversation with Founder Curt Tofteland? - **A:** Shakespeare Behind Bars: A Conversation with Founder Curt Tofteland is organized by Barrington's White House. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Shakespeare Behind Bars: A Conversation with Founder Curt Tofteland is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Barrington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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