ABOUT
THE GENESIUS GUILD & GENESIUS THEATRE FOUNDATION
Free theatre in the park... all summer long... Shakespeare, Greek drama, and Greek comedy. A unique classic theatre experience located in Rock Island, Illinois.
THE GENESIUS GUILD
The Genesius Guild is a Quad Cities theater specializing in free classical drama. Founded in 1956, the group performs Greek drama, Greek comedy, and the works of Shakespeare every weekend throughout the summer.
The diversity and focus of the Genesius Guild makes it a unique summer program. We provide free, outdoor theatre in the middle of the trees in Lincoln Park, Rock Island, with a strong focus on the classics. Greek tragedy, performed in mask, and Shakespearean comedies and tragedies are the base of our schedule, and are performed as written, with period costuming and scenery.
NEWS
2023 Season
All shows start at 7:00pm in Lincoln Park, Rock Island, IL. All performances are free of charge, although free-will donations are gratefully accepted.
Shakespeare: Two Gentlemen of Verona
June 10, 11, 17, 18
Euripides: Iphigenia in Aulis
June 24, 25; July 1, 2
Shakespeare: Othello
July 8, 9, 15, 16
Aristophanes: The Wasps
July 22, 23, 29, 30
The Genesius Theatre Foundation follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs or contracts personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. This policy applies to all Genesius Theatre Foundation employees, volunteers, members, clients, and contractors.