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ARTIST signup for MAY Shakespeare
FREE space available for YOUTH & ADULT ARTISTS!
Artists in all mediums are welcome to display and sell their work during our “Shakespeare In The Park” 2022. Bicentennial Park is excited to partner with THE ART MOVEMENT, INC – once again!
OUTDOOR PLAY
This year’s performance is “As You Like It” – 80’s style! We kid you not.
PRESENTED BY
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre
ASSISTED BY
The Joliet Drama Guild
The Strange and Unusual Gallery
The Art Movement, Inc.
ARTIST FEE & SHOW ADMISISON
Both are FREE. Schweet!
WHEN ARTISTS SETUP & DISPLAY
THURSDAY, MAY 19
FRIDAY, MAY 20
SATURDAY, MAY 21
5:00 – 6:00 pm ARTISTS SET-UP (One hour before the grounds open to the public, artists setup their displays and then move vehicles to designated parking)
6:00 – 7:00 pm PRE-SHOW (One hour before the play begins, the grounds open to audience for lawn seating, viewing artwork, meeting artists and visiting concessions)
7:00 – 8:00 pm 1st ACT (The play’s 1st act is about 1 hour. Artists are welcome to stay for the whole play. If they need to bounce, artists may leave after intermission)
8:00 – 8:15 pm INTERMISSION (Intermission is about 15 minutes. If you strike after intermission, please be very quiet, as the 2nd act will have begun. See you the next day!)
8:15 – 9:00 pm 2nd ACT (The play’s 2nd act is about 45 minutes. After the play is over, artists may strike their displays. Until the next day, we bid you a most excellent ado!)
SUNDAY, MAY 22
12:00 – 1:00 pm ARTIST SET-UP (One hour before the grounds open to the public, artists setup their displays and then move vehicles to designated parking)
1:00 – 2:00 pm PRE-SHOW (One hour before the play begins, the grounds open to audience for lawn seating, viewing artwork, meeting artists and visiting concessions)
2:00 – 3:00 pm 1ST ACT (The play’s 1st act is about 1 hour. Artists are welcome to stay for the whole play. If they need to bounce, artists may leave after intermission)
3:00 – 3:15 pm INTERMISSION (Intermission is about 15 minutes. If you strike after intermission, please be very quiet, as the 2nd act will have begun. We bid you a righteous ado!)
3:15 – 4:00 pm 2nd ACT (The play’s 2nd act is about 45 minutes. After the play is over, artists may strike their displays. We bid you a most triumphant ado!)
GRODY WEATHER
If weather bites, the show and artists will be moved indoors.
ARTISTS’ DEADLINE = MAY 12, 2022
Save a bodacious FREE spot by emailing your funky fresh info to Eryn.
ARTISTS’ CONTACT
Awesome Eryn: Eryn@ArtMovementJoliet.org
WHAT TO TOTALLY EMAIL ERYN
• name
• phone
• email
• picture of your most excellent self
• picture of your fave artwork
• short, bad-to-the-bone bio
BOMBDIGGITY ARTIST OFFER
Artists that get their info in early will be promoted on Facebook. Cheeuh!
WHAT TO LIKE BRING ON SHOW DATES
• your fantabulous artwork
• tables
• chairs
• whatever needed to display & sell . . . no doy
CHILL LOCATION
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
201 W Jefferson St, Joliet 60432
Outdoor pavilion near fountain. Stellar.
OUTDOOR SEATING
Most definitely bring blankets and chairs for lawn seating and vegging out.
CONCESSIONS & CASH BAR
We’ll have totally tubular concessions (grilled brats, popcorn, chips & candy) and a cash bar . . . for sure.
Calling All Artists – Shakespeare In The Park – May 19-22, 2022
FREE space available for YOUTH & ADULT ARTISTS!
Improv Workshop for Beginners – Teens & Adults
IMPROV WORKHOP FOR BEGINNERS
Ever wanted to try Improv? Teens and adults can join the fun!
Instructor Jamie Novotny has been teaching and coaching improv for over 20 years. Jamie received his training at Improv Olympic (later known as I.O.) and Second City.
Jamie has worked with a range of students, from adolescents to seniors, and experienced improvisers to novices. His teaching focuses on teamwork and relationships. He likes to keep his classes free-flowing and fun.
WHEN
May 21, 2022
Saturday
Teens & Adults in same class
12:00 pm-3:00 pm
WHERE
Indoor theatre stage
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre
201 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432
COST
$25 per person
PAYMENT OPTIONS
* Online – through Ticket Tailor (no extra fees)
* In person – cash or check (payable to “Bicentennial Park”)
REGISTRATION FORM
* Click here for registration form
* Email to: bipark@joliet.gov
MORE INFO
* bipark@joliet.gov
* 815-724-3761
* www.BicentennialPark.org
* Facebook @BLBicentennialPark