Classic Shakes with an 80’s twist!
TONIGHT (SATURDAY, 5/21) is INSIDE due to pending grody weather.
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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!
Combined Auditions – March 26 & 27, 2022
Auditions once for 3 shows!
FREE! Shakespeare & Art In The Park
Shakespeare’s “COMEDY OF ERRORS”
with a twist…steampunk-style!
Performed by The Joliet Drama Guild
Set Design by The Strange & Unusual Gallery
Hosted by Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre
Bring blankets and chairs for lawn seating by the pavilion.
Please the palate with a basket of meat, cheese, crackers and fresh fruit (PRE-ORDER BY MAY 17).*
Add a bottle of wine (or choice of beer) and thou.
Stroll the sidewalks and view art work by local artists.
Tunes by local musicians.
Masks are required at the artists’ tables, at the bar or in the building for restrooms. Masks may be off when in your personal space.
INTERESTED ARTISTS & MUSICIANS
Contact the Park for more information:
bipark@joliet.gov
815-724-3761
MAY 20 — THURSDAY
MAY 21 — FRIDAY
MAY 22 — SATURDAY
5:00 PM — Artists arrive for set-up
6:30 PM — Open to public, food* & beverage available
7:00 PM — “COMEDY OF ERRORS” show begins
Intermission
9:30 PM — “COMEDY OF ERRORS” show ends
MAY 23 — SUNDAY
12:00 PM — Artists arrive for set-up
1:30 PM — Open to public, food* & beverage available
2:00 PM — “COMEDY OF ERRORS” show begins
Intermission
4:30 PM — “COMEDY OF ERRORS” show ends
*FOOD PROVIDED BY
Joliet American Legion Post 1080 Cafe
Meat & cheese baskets must be pre-ordered by May 17 – $15.00
Call 815-724-3761.
Add a bottle of wine or choice of beer when you arrive (additional charge).
Other menu items will be available at patio window.