Green Shows
Every Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks performance begins with a Green Show featuring local artists reflective of their neighborhood’s dynamic spirit. The custom is inspired by the Green Shows of Shakespeare’s day, which were the equivalent of an opening act at a concert. They were called “Green Shows” because, just like at Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks, they took place “on the green” outside the theater before the main play started.
Since the program's inception seven years ago, more than 700 local Green Show artists have been featured on the Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks stage. Each year, new and returning partners join the lineup. This year, we are proud to feature young artists from each neighborhood, as part of the Year of Creative Youth.
Thank you to our Green Show Media Sponsor!
Ellis Park
Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 6:30 pm | MADD Rhythms Bronzeville: The HWCC Crew
Gage Park
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 6:30 pm | Toni Mono Flow
Kelvyn Park
Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 6:30 pm | The Ruiz Belvis Bomba Collective from the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
Eckhart Park
Friday, August 3, 2018 at 6:30 pm | Eckhart Park Tumbling Team
Welles Park
Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 6:30 pm | Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater
Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 4:00 pm | Musicality
Columbus Park
Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 6:30 pm | Move Me Soul
Tuley Park
Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 6:30 pm | City of Light Performing Arts
Humboldt Park
Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 6:30 pm | Chi Arts
Friday, August 10, 2018 at 6:30 pm | Ruiz Belvis Bomba Collective from the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
Frank J. Wilson Park
Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 6:30 pm | Windy City Performs
Sunday, August 12, 2018 at 4:00 pm | Music House School of Performing Arts
Ridge Park
Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 6:30 pm | Beverly Arts Center
Garfield Park
Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 6:30 pm | Collaboraction Theatre partners with The Example Setters
Dvorak Park
Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 6:30 pm | Ballet Folklorico
Calumet Park
Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 6:30 pm | Global Girls Inc.
Ogden Park
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 6:30 pm | R.A.G.E. (ft. Kayla Jackson and Jaylon Britton)
Piotrowski Park
Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 6:30 pm | The Chicago Mariachi Project
Loyola Park
Friday, August 24, 2018 at 6:30 pm | Music House School of Performing Arts
Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 6:30 pm. | Special Olympics Illinois ft. Garrett Anderson
Ping Tom Memorial Park
Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 4:00 pm | Yin He Dance
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