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SUMMARY:8/6: Stars & Stripes Family Fun Night
DESCRIPTION:Stars & Stripes Family Fun NightThursday\, August 6 | 5:30-7P | Rathje Park (616 Delles Rd.)Event Details:Let’s celebrate 250 years of our amazing country! Join us for a patriotic picnic in the park! We will have popsicles\, crafts\, games and more! \nCost: FREE
URL:https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/8-6-stars-stripes-family-fun-night/
LOCATION:Rathje Park\, 616 Delles Rd\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:celebrating250,Family-friendly,Featured
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SUMMARY:8/15: Summer Saturday: Storybook Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Summer Saturday: Storybook AdventureSaturday\, August 15 | 10A-12P | Sensory Garden Playground (2751 International Drive\, Lisle)Event Details:Come by the Sensory Garden Playground for all-inclusive play! \nOnce upon a time at a playground in Lisle\, Illinois\, there was a grand festival to tell the stories of the land. Join us at our final Summer Saturday of 2026\, where\, in collaboration with local libraries\, we will be hosting story time at the playground! \nThere will be story time options available to playground visitors\, held every 30 minutes\, each at a different part of the playground. Playground visitors can try their hand at finding hidden stickers of famous storybook characters throughout the playground. Our craft activity allows guests to design their own bookmark. Other activities to be announced! \nSummer Saturdays are held from 10A to noon at the playground. The event is free\, but registration is encouraged\, and there is a $5 suggested donation per family. Water bottles from Culligan will be available at the playground. In the event of inclement weather\, the Summer Saturday may be cancelled. \nCost: FREE\nSuggested Donation: $5 per family\n \nLet us know you’re coming!Additional Information:Going to a Summer Saturday | Social Story™ \nThe Wheaton Park District understands that visiting a new place or engaging in public activities can sometimes be challenging for individuals with different needs. That’s why we offer Social Stories™ to help visitors feel comfortable and confident. \n* The terms ‘social story’ and ‘social stories’ are trademarks originated and owned by Carol Gray. https://carolgraysocialstories.com/social-stories/ \nPresented by:Summer Saturdays is Supported by:
URL:https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/8-15-summer-saturday-storybook-adventure/
LOCATION:Sensory Garden Playground\, 2751 International Dr.\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States
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SUMMARY:8/27-8/29: Shakespeare in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare in the Park: “Romeo and Juliet”August 27-29 | Memorial Park | FREE5:30P Park Opens | 6:45P Puppet Show | 7P Performance \nEvent Details:Experience another of the world’s greatest playwright’s works at Memorial Park Bandshell. Shakespeare in the Park is a high-quality annual theater event presented free of charge to the public by the Wheaton Park District and Wheaton College’s Arena Theater. \nContent Advisory: Please be aware that Romeo and Juliet includes some troubling scenes involving violence\, death\, and suicide. Audience discretion is advised. \nShakespeare in the Park is presented by: \n \nFor more about Arena Theater and other arts events at Wheaton College\, visit wheaton.edu/life-at-wheaton/arts \nSynopsis:“An age-old vendetta between two powerful families erupts into bloodshed. A group of masked Montagues risk further conflict by gatecrashing a Capulet party. A young lovesick Romeo Montague falls instantly in love with Juliet Capulet\, who is due to marry her father’s choice\, the County Paris. With the help of Juliet’s nurse\, the women arrange for the couple to marry the next day\, but Romeo’s attempt to halt a street fight leads to the death of Juliet’s own cousin\, Tybalt\, for which Romeo is banished. In a desperate attempt to be reunited with Romeo\, Juliet follows the Friar’s plot and fakes her own death. The message fails to reach Romeo\, and believing Juliet dead\, he takes his life in her tomb. Juliet wakes to find Romeo’s corpse beside her and kills herself. The grieving family agree to end their feud.” \nSource: shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/shakespeares-plays/romeo-and-juliet \nCast List:THE CAPULETSEmma Brown Baker (Juliet) \nEmma Brown Baker (Juliet) is overjoyed to be returning to her artistic home away from home in Wheaton! A Wheaton grad of ’17\, she last performed with SITP as Miranda in The Tempest. Emma is a Pittsburgh-based therapist and actor. Regional credits include: Pittsburgh Public Theater (Trouble in Mind)\, City Theatre (YPF)\, Seattle Repertory Theatre Public Works (The Tempest)\, Harlequin Productions (Building Madness)\, and others. Boundless bounty of love for Peter and her family. \nMark Lewis (Capulet) \nMark Lewis (Capulet) is the Director of Theater at Wheaton College\, and for 30 years has been ‘in the room’ with Wheaton’s unique theater ensemble ‘Workout’ (which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024.) Before coming to Wheaton\, Mark was a professional actor in New York\, working regionally\, in television\, and in 15 professional productions of Shakespeare’s plays (at such venues as The Public Theater in New York and The Acting Company). As a director\, Mark has directed 50 plays at Wheaton College\, including six productions in Memorial Park. \nKailey Bell (Lady Capulet) \nKailey Bell (Lady Capulet) is a Chicago-based professional actress. She has performed at theaters such as Chicago Shakespeare Theater\, Cleveland Playhouse\, Kansas City Repertory Theater\, and Indiana Repertory Theater. Kailey has also had roles on several television shows and commercials\, and has extensive voice-over experience. She holds an M.A. from Northwestern University and an M.F.A. from the University of Idaho. \nLisa Enoch (Nurse) \nLisa Enoch (Nurse) is delighted to return for her fifth Shakespeare in the Park production. Previous roles include Worcester in Henry IV\,  Hippolyta in Midsummer Night’s Dream\, & the Duchess in As You Like It  (twice!)  Having grown up in northeast Texas\, she’s especially enjoying harkening back to her roots with the irresistible rhythms and humor that she’s found in the Nurse. A Wheaton College alumna (’92)\, Lisa resides in Wheaton with her family and is the owner/lead designer at the floral company Gatherings by Lisa Enoch. Special thanks to Andy for inviting her back “into the room”  to play and create with so many friends\, and to her husband Will and their kids Tyler and Grace for their love\, support\, and much shared laughter. \nTHE MONTAGUESCaspar Carter (Romeo) \nCaspar Carter (Romeo) is a Chicago-based actor who produces\, directs\, and performs in shows alongside fellow Workout grads while continuing to grow as a photographer and filmmaker. He graduated from the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music in 2022 with a Bachelor of Music with Elective Studies in Theater.  \nChad Klopfenstein (Montague)  \nChad Klopfenstein (Montague) has enjoyed participating in Shakespeare in the Park throughout the past decade. Most recently he appeared as Feste in Twelfth Night. He has managed to injure himself rehearsing for Midsummer Night’s Dream\, The Tempest\, Henry IV and Much Ado About Nothing. If Montague has a limp in this production\, it is not acting. \nLilia Smith (Benvolia/Movement Director) \nLilia Smith (Benvolia/Movement Director) is honored and thrilled to be back for Shakespeare in the Park! She graduated from Wheaton in 2020 after studying Anthropology and Theater. Since then\, she has lived and worked downtown and wears a few different hats\, including actor and theater teacher. She most recently finished teaching Arena Theater’s fourth Youth Summer Theater Camp\, so she is clearly having the greatest summer.  \nTHE GENTLEMEN OF VERONAGreg Brostrom (Friar Lawrence) \nGreg Brostrom (Friar Lawrence) is a New York-based actor and is thrilled to be returning to Shakespeare in the Park to work with so many friends and mentors.  He graduated from Wheaton College in 2006 with a degree in Psychology\, and has worked as a professional actor ever since.  Theater credits include Richard in Richard III\, Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher\, Bottom in Midsummer Night’s Dream\, Sir Fopling in Man of Mode\, or Sir Fopling Flutter\, and many more.  Television credits include Blacklist\, Blue Bloods\, Succession\, You\, The Equalizer\, and more.  When he isn’t acting he works for a media company in Manhattan\, and spends time with his amazing wife\, Allie.   \nJohn Ingelsen (Mercutio) \nJohn Ingelsen (Mercutio) is “pleased as piglets” to be returning to a Wheaton stage. Since graduation in 2018 he’s been a proud member of Chicago’s scrappy DIY-arts community: writing & directing film projects\, acting in & directing theater with Arena grads at The Athenaeum and The Den\, and this fall will be directing TSA: the Musical at The Color Club. John is a wedding videographer\, and is training to become a Registered Nurse (graduating December). He lives in Logan Square with his beautiful wife Jess and their orange cat Cinnabon. \nEmil Ginter (Paris) \nEmil Ginter (Paris) is so excited to be returning to Shakespeare in the Park! Since graduating from Wheaton with an interdisciplinary studies degree (Ancient Languages and Theater) in 2020\, Emil has been an actor in Chicagoland (Refracted Theatre\, Chicago Heights Drama Group\, Assembly Theatre\, Highland Park Players)\, and Hammond\, IN (Towle Theatre)\, and he has been a producer-director for Assembly Theatre in Chicago and Bouquet Theatre in Denver\, CO. He is having a dreamy summer. \nChristopher David (Prince) \nChristopher David (Prince) is excited to return for his sixth Shakespeare in the Park. Most recently he played Alonso in The Tempest (Second Glance). Past roles include Toby Belch in Twelfth Night (Assembly Theater) and KJ in The Aliens (Theater 104). He holds a BA in Biblical and Theological Studies from Wheaton College (‘21). \nTHE SERVANTS AND GUARDSMegan Heydt (Servant/Soldier/Dancer) \nMegan Heydt (Servant/Soldier/Dancer) is delighted to participate in Shakespeare in the Park for the first time! She is a Senior at Wheaton College\, studying International Relations\, and is a current Workout ensemble member in Arena Theater. She previously enjoyed playing Maria in Shakespeare’s Love’s Labours Lost\, Irina in The Government Inspector\, and roles in smaller acting projects at Arena. She is grateful to her family\, friends\, and professors for their love and support! \nKaitlyn Krug (Ensemble) \nKaitlyn Krug (Ensemble) is excited to return for her third Shakespeare in the Park production. A senior at Wheaton College\, she studies English literature\, theater\, Spanish\, and public art. She has always been fond of Shakespeare\, lending a hand to half a dozen productions. Previous Arena Theater shows include The Psalms Project\, Our Town\, and Well.  \nChristopher McGoldrick (Ensemble) \nChristopher McGoldrick (Ensemble) is overjoyed to return for his second Shakespeare in the Park production! A senior at Wheaton College\, he studies Anthropology with minor studies in Theater and Chinese Language. Christopher has acted since the age of four in various theater and short film opportunities. He joined Arena Theater during his sophomore year\, appearing in Our Town and The Government Inspector. Christopher is so thankful to be involved in this production alongside beloved Arena Theater alumni\, faculty\, and friends.  \nEva-Jolie Persall (Ensemble) \nEva-Jolie Persall (Ensemble) is thrilled to get back into the works of Shakespeare with her  second Shakespeare in the Park production. A Senior at Wheaton College\, she studies Applied Health Science with minors in Theater and Spanish. She has previously appeared in Arena Theater’s production of Guys and Dolls\, and the 2026 poetry project: Measure Every Grief. \nDylan Story (Ensemble) \nDylan Story (Ensemble) is quite happy to participate in his third Shakespeare in the Park\, with this being the first time he will appear in the show. He is entering his Senior Year here at Wheaton College studying Communications: Emphasis on Theater and English Literature. Previous roles in Arena shows have included the likes of Dr. Purgon in Imaginary Invalid and Joe Stoddard in Our Town. \nJoshua Sprinkle (Ensemble) \nJoshua Sprinkle (Ensemble) is delighted to join Shakespere in the Park for the first time. A senior at Wheaton College studying Art History & International Relations\, he has previously appeared in Arena Theater productions The Government Inspector (John Khlestakov) and Arms and the Man (Captain Bluntschli). Before joining Wheaton’s unique theater ensemble ‘Workout\,’ he appeared in award-winning productions of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime and Newsies. His favorite role of all time was Javert in Les Misérables\, which closed two days before he started at Wheaton in 2023.  \nLillian Evans (Ensemble) \nLillian Evans (Ensemble) is overjoyed to join the company of Shakespeare in the Park! A senior at Wheaton College\, Lily is pursuing a degree in Music with Elective Studies in Theater. She’s appeared in both Arena Theater and Opera Mainstage productions including Guys and Dolls (Allison)\, The Merry Wives of Windsor (Lucy)\, The Imaginary Invalid (Angélique)\, Love’s Labour’s Lost (Jaquenetta)\, Into the Woods (Little Red Riding Hood)\, and The Government Inspector (Osip/Sofiya). Recently she had the pleasure of artistic directing The Messiah Project 2026. A lover of all things creative\, she is excited to discover how this next year will stretch her as a storyteller. \nTHE PRODUCTION TEAMElla Larramore (Stage Manager) \nElla Larramore (Stage Manager) is honored to join Shakespeare in the Park! She remembers watching these performances every summer for years\, and is so excited to serve in the process now! A junior at Wheaton College\, Ella is studying Psychology\, Ministry\, and Theater. She’s passionate about the way that storytelling and play can serve in the world of mental health and therapy. Recently\, she’s appeared both on stage and behind the scenes for Arena Theater and Second Glance productions! Thank you to everyone in this company for such a special opportunity! \nAnna Perri (Costume Designer) \nAnna Perri (Costume Designer) is delighted to be working on Shakespeare in the Park for her fourth consecutive year! As a director\, actress\, and theater-maker\, Anna enjoys both being on stage and working behind the scenes to bring shows to life. She is a co-founder of “Second Glance”\, a newly launched ensemble of interarts storytellers based in the Wheaton area. Fascinated by the way we re-tell stories\, Anna can often be found researching\, watching\, and analyzing movie and stage adaptations of her favorite well-known tales.  \nNoel Streacker (Music Director\, Percussionist) \nNoel Streacker (Music Director\, Percussionist) is back with Shakespeare in the Park for his 8th season! Noel is a Chicagoland percussionist and educator currently teaching at several area high schools\, Wheaton College\, and College of Dupage as the Percussion Director. As a gigging musician Noel has played in many musical pits\, choirs\, orchestras\, and world music ensembles. Notable collaborations include Goodman Theater\, Kokandy Productions\, Theo Ubique Cabaret\, Arcomusical\, Orenda\, Metropolis Performing Arts Center\, Chicago Bronze\, Camerata Chicago\, and many more. When Noel isn’t practicing\, performing\, or teaching\, he loves to hangout with his two daughters and wife\, Rachel. \nEmma Ware (Composer\, Music Co-Director)  \nEmma Ware (Composer\, Music Co-Director) is delighted to be back for her fifth summer with Shakespeare in the Park! She graduated from the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music in 2024 with a Music Composition degree. Since graduating\, she has begun a role as the choir director at First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn and continues to make music and theatre wherever she can find it. Recent projects include These Shining Lives with Second Glance Arts\, an emerging performing arts ensemble seeking to tell stories at the intersection of artistic disciplines. \nZoé Zervas (Puppet Director) \n \nZoé Zervas (Puppet Director) is delighted to return to Shakespeare in the Park! A Wheaton ‘23 grad\, she was last with Shakespeare in the Park as Puppet Coordinator for Twelfth Night. A Cherokee actor and artist\, she has recently appeared and puppeted for The Lost Colony\, with Asolo Repertory Theater (Lady Molly of Scotland yard\, Good Night\, Oscar\,) and Venture Stage Company (Dogfight)\, She is a cofounder of Second Glance artistic ensemble\, where she has choreographed for productions These Shining Lives and Shakespeare’s Tempest. She is full of love for this program and these people!  \nPark Policies:All bags\, chairs\, blankets\, etc. are subject to be searched at entry. \nThis is a general admission event. All seating areas are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Reserving seats or space before the gates open (5:30P) is prohibited. \nGuests are allowed and encouraged to bring a blanket or a standard bag/camping chair. Please be considerate and do not use/reserve more space than you need to allow room for other guests. \nIf you require ADA assistance during your visit or require handicap accessible seating\, please contact us at least 72 hours prior to the event at events@wheatonparks.org. Requests for sign language interpreters must be made at least 2 weeks in advance. \nITEMS NOT PERMITTED IN MEMORIAL PARK: \n\nOutside alcoholic beverages\nAnimals or pets. Service animals are allowed.\nWeapons\nGlass bottles\nAll tobacco products including cigarettes\, cigars and vaping. Smoking of any kind is prohibited in Memorial Park\, including marijuana.\nLarge beach umbrellas\, flags and banners\nLaptops\, video recording devices (excluding cell phones) and selfie sticks\nLarge coolers\n\nParking:Please be kind to our neighbors and avoid parking on residential streets. \nMemorial Park is conveniently located in downtown Wheaton and accessible by Metra\, the Prairie Bath Bike Trail\, ride sharing services such as Uber or Lyft and parking is available nearby. \nPlease visit the City of Wheaton’s website for more parking information. \nPartner With Us:For information on sponsorship and vending opportunities please contact Margie Wilhelmi at mwilhelmi@wheatonparks.org or 630-510-4984. \nContact Us:For questions\, please email events@wheatonparks.org. \nFollow us on Facebook or sign up to receive the Wheaton Park District e-newsletter for updates on Shakespeare in the Park and the other special events in Wheaton.
URL:https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/shakespeare/
LOCATION:Memorial Park\, 225 Karlskoga Avenue\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Event,Entertainment,Family-friendly,Featured,Memorial Park
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