"As You Like It" FREE Shakespeare in the Park

Schedule

Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Geneva, Island Park, Illinois | Geneva, IL

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FREE ADMISSION*
F‍amily-friendly event, 90-minute comedy play
Seating begins at 4pm
Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic or purchase from our food vendors
Performance by Goodly Creatures Theatre
Stockholm’s and Graham’s will sell sandwiches, water and ice cream
A contest for the most elaborate picnic will be held at 5:30pm (please have picnics set by 5:15pm)
*Donations graciously accepted
“As You Like It”
This William Shakespeare comedy focuses on love and identity. Banished by Duke Frederick, cousins Rosalind and Celia flee to the Forest of Arden, where Rosalind’s father already lives in exile. Rosalind disguises herself as a young man named Ganymede. In the woods, she meets Orlando, a young man running away from his abusive older brother, Oliver. Orlando is lovesick for Rosalind. Will Rosalind reveal her true identity to Orlando? Will the brothers reconcile?
Parking‍ ‍
Parking is available at the Kane County Government Center, 719 Batavia Ave. and at the Metro commuter lot just north of the Government center. Follow the trail north and cross the bridge across the Fox River to Island Park. Parking is also available in downtown Geneva public parking lots.
Weather-related updates and rain date
Please check our website and facebook page on event day for any weather-related updates!
Rain date: Aug. 8 at 6 p.m.
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Thanks to our sponsors who make this event possible
Presenting sponsor: Waubonsee Community College
Supported by a grant from the City of Geneva
Premium sponsor: Harvey’s Tales
Food vendor sponsors: Graham’s Chocolates and Stockholm’s
Partner sponsors: Geneva Concours d’Elegance and The State Bank of Geneva
Friend of Will sponsor: Tim Nelson Architect Ltd.
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Geneva, Island Park, Illinois, United States

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