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26 www.pdop.org Special Events Breathing fresh air into timeless texts for Oak Park and beyond… Oak Park Festival eatre is the Midwest's oldest professional (Actors' Equity Association) classical outdoor theater. Currently celebrating its 45th year, Festival eatre's summer productions of Shakespeare and other theatre masters are staged in idyllic Austin Gardens in the heart of downtown Oak Park Season 2019 TICKETS $35 Gen. Adm.| Seniors $28 | Students $15 Children under 12 & dogs free Preview: $20 Tickets available at oakparkfestival.com or by visiting the Oak Park Visitors Center at 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL (888-OAK-PARK) Questions? Call our Box Office at 708-300-9396 ELIZABETH REX By Timothy Findley Directed by Barbara Zahora June 12 - July 21 ursday-Saturday at 8:00P • Sunday at 7:00P Preview Nights, June 12 & 13 Community Appreciation Night, June 14 (Free) Opening Night June 15 One of them has nothing le to lose. e other is "Good Queen Bess" on the worst night of her life. And William Shakespeare remembers it all. e Earl of Essex, Elizabeth I's favorite and her rumored lover, has been found guilty of treason and is scheduled to be executed in the morning. Seeking distraction, the troubled queen visits the stables where Shakespeare and his players are lodged for the night aer a court performance of Much Ado About Nothing. Here she meets Ned, the man who plays Shakespeare's greatest leading ladies, and a force who might prove to be a greater danger to her than Essex ever was. As more than one life hangs in the balance before the dawn, Elizabeth wrestles with the duality of her nature. Can she ever truly be a woman and rule England as a prince? Must she always deny her emotions and her very essence to keep and protect her country? MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Melanie Keller July 25 - August 31 ursday-Saturday at 8:00P • Sunday at 7:00P Special Wednesday performance on August 28 Preview Night, July 25 Community Appreciation Night, July 26 (Free) Opening Night July 27 Love is in the air when triumphant soldiers return from battle, oblivious that another kind of war is about to begin at home. Benedick, a soldier and confirmed bachelor, is thrown into a battle of wit and words with the acid- tongued Beatrice – and though they resist it, the magnetic attraction between them grows stronger with every argument. Meanwhile, Benedick's friend Claudio is head over heels for Hero, and they will soon be wed. Everyone's world is shattered when Claudio, influenced by a scheming malcontent, levels a shocking accusation at Hero. Who is to be believed? Can true love defeat "fake news"? Held in Austin Gardens, 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60301 A message from our advertiser Events subject to change learn more at www.downtownoakpark.net 2 0 1 9 E V E N T S Visit Downtown Oak Park for summer date nights, festivals with friends, family outings or solo adventures! ART DANS LA RUE THURSDAY NIGHT OUT UNCORK ILLINOIS SHOP OUTDOOR SALE Thursday, July 11th - Sunday, July 14th Thursdays May 30th - August 29th, 5PM-9PM Saturday, June 15th, 1PM-9PM Tuesday, August 6th, 2PM-9PM F R E E & F U N ! Keep an eye out for our Park District Pop-Up Bike with FREE drop-in activities throughout the summer months including crafts, games and much more!