This article originally appeared on ABC 7 Chicago's website - video is also available there.

January 31, 2010 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Sunday night is the first Victory Gardens' access project Crip Slam Sunday night series of 2010.

"Not Shaped for Sportive Tricks: Disability in Shakespeare" is the title of their show. Since 2005, members of the disabled community have been showcasing disability culture through performances, reading and other events.

The show will feature different scenes from Shakespeare's plays as they reflect disabilities and characters will be performed by actors with and without disabilities.

Michael Herzovi and Matt Schwader are rehearsing a scene from Henry VI, Part 3.

"It's a monologue that the Duke of Gloucester has when he's trying to decide how powerful he wants to become, and we're gonna be doing it as a dialogue," said Schwader.

The idea of disability and Shakespeare was presented by Edward Wheatley, an English professor at Loyola University of Chicago.

"I suggested producing a couple of medieval plays that included characters with disabilities, specifically blindness, and that attracted a good audience for Crip Slam," said Schwader.

• Are you interested in applying for an IHC Community Grant?
• Are you looking for tips on publicizing your programs or fundraising ideas?
• Do you want to create community conversations in your town or neighborhood?

Representatives from Illinois nonprofit organizations are invited to join us for this special grant application and resource day. During the workshop, you'll learn about the many ways in which the Illinois Humanities Council provides support for nonprofits, while making important connections and creating potential collaborations with other local organizations.

Schedule of events:

• 10:00 AM - Overview of IHC Community Grant Guidelines and Application Procedures with IHC Program Officer Ryan Lewis
• 11:00 AM - Facilitated roundtable exchanges on fundraising, communications, and other nonprofit issues with special guests
• 12:30 PM - Lunch and demonstration of other IHC resources, including the DIY Café Society Toolkit

Read our Community Grant guidelines. The next grant application deadlines are April 15, 2010 and July 15, 2010.