Classic Shakes with an 80’s twist!
TONIGHT (SATURDAY, 5/21) is INSIDE due to pending grody weather.
6:00 pm – Indoors opens with artists, concessions & bar.
7:00 pm – Theatre show. Come on in & enjoy our comfy seats!
Welcome to “Shakespeare & Art In The Park” 2022
“AS YOU LIKE IT”
Bodacious 80’s style!
DIRECTED BY
Matt Dodge
PRESENTED BY
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre
ASSISTED BY
The Joliet Drama Guild
The Art Movement, Inc.
The Strange & Unusual Gallery
WHEN
Thursday, May 19 · Friday, May 20 · Saturday, May 21
6:00-7:00 pm – Artists, lawn seating, concessions & bar open
7:00-8:00 pm – Act 1
8:00-8:15 pm – Intermission (15 minutes)
8:15-9:00 pm – Act 2
Sunday, May 22
1:00-2:00 pm – Artists, lawn seating, concessions & bar open
2:00-3:00 pm – Act 1
3:00-3:15 pm – Intermission (15 minutes)
3:15-4:00 pm – Act 2
ADMISSION
FREE. . . schweet!
LOCATION
Outdoor pavilion near fountain
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
201 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-724-3761
OUTDOOR SEATING
Audience to bring their blankets and chairs for lawn seating and chillin’.
GRODY WEATHER
If weather bites, show and artists will be moved indoors.
ARTISTS
Enjoy fantabulous artwork by artists from Joliet and the surrounding communities. Meet the awesome artists in person.
Artwork, in a variety of mediums, will be on display and for sale. Have fun finding a fav piece for home!
CONCESSIONS & CASH BAR
We’ll have totally tubular concessions (brats a grillin’, popcorn, chips & candy) and a cash bar available . . . for sure!
NEW – 1ST COMMEMORATIVE CUP!
Those who purchase the first Shakespearian “Saucy Lackey” commemorative cup will receive $1 off each park $5 drink in 2022. (The cup costs $15 and sports Sir Will in some cool shades.) Holders of the cup can bring it to all the 2022 “Concerts on the Hill” (June 2-September 1), “We Will Rock You” Queen Musical (June 17-26), Independence Celebration (July 3), Blues Fest (August 13), Wine & Jazz Fest (September 10), “Dark Places” (September 24) and even the Gnome Shows in December and get a $5 refill for just $4!
FREE PARKING
Please note: the park will be blocked off from traffic going through, as artists will be set up around the pavilion.
Traveling from the West (Jefferson Street):
Head east on Jefferson Street. Turn right at the base of the Jefferson Street bridge for parking on the river or bluff side. Walk across Jefferson Street to the main park.
Traveling from the East (Cass Street):
Head west on Cass Street. When approaching the Cass Street bridge, get in the left lane. After crossing over the bridge, make an IMMEDIATE left into the park’s north lot. Walk past the bandshell to the pavilion.
MORE INFO
815-724-3761
bipark@joliet.gov
FREE ARTIST SPACE for YOUTHS & ADULTS
Bring your awesome artwork to “Shakespeare & Art in The Park” to show and sell!
Reserve your bodacious FREE spot with Eryn of THE ART MOVEMENT, INC.
by May 12, 2022
Email the info below to Eryn@ArtMovementJoliet.org
- name
- phone
- picture of your most excellent self
- picture of your fav artwork
- short, bad-to-the-bone bio
BOMBDIGGITY ARTIST OFFER
Artists that get their info in early will be promoted on Facebook. Cheeuh!
