This summer has been a busy, productive one for T Green and Calvin Vo. Not only have the Haus of Ruckus writing and performing partners been co-starring in the fabulous Countryside production of “Hairspray” (continuing this weekend), the talented, satirical duo penned a super silly, slapstick adaptation of an ancient Greek comedy for the Genesius […]
Despite the usual challenges of actors being heard without amplification outdoors, Genesius Guild does an admirable job in presenting the powerful, beguiling Shakespeare tragedy Antony & Cleopatra, with especially strong performances by its titular characters. Antony & Cleopatra is the sequel to last year’s Genesius Guild production of Julius Caesar. The show tells the story of Mark Antony (portrayed by Justin Raver) – who […]
The Genesius Guild theater in Rock Island will present four performances of Shakespeare’s tragedy Antony & Cleopatra, opening this weekend. Show dates are July 12, 13, 19, and 20, with performances starting at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Park’s Don Wooten stage, 1120 40th St., Rock Island. Admission for the show is free. Antony & Cleopatra is the sequel to last […]
The Genesius Guild in Rock Island is mixing it up this holiday weekend, with a free musical performance. Sunday, July 6, opera returns to the park, with a special guest performance by Opera Quad Cities in the Lincoln Park bandshell. The performance begins at 7 p.m. and, as always, admission is free. Opera QC was […]
The beloved Shakespeare comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” opens this weekend at Genesius Guild. Show dates are June 21, 22, 28, and 29. Performances start at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Classic Theatre, 1120 40th St., Rock Island. Admission is free. “Much Ado About Nothing” is frequently ranked among the favorite Shakespearean comedies, according to a Genesius Guild […]
The Quad Cities’ Genesius Guild theater opens its 69th season of free outdoor productions with the classic Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex this weekend. Performances are June 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 7 p.m. in Lincoln Park, 1120 40th St., Rock Island. Admission to all Genesius Guild performances is free. Oedipus Rex is perhaps the best-known surviving ancient […]
The Genesius Guild is closing out their 2024 season tonight with a modern interpretation of the comedy Plutus at 7:00 PM at the Don Wooten Stage in Lincoln Park. Admission is free. The production of Plutus continues the Guild’s tradition of ending their seasons with a lighthearted rewritten Greek comedy. This year’s script was updated by T […]
The Genesius Guild’s 2024 season continues with two weekends of Sounds and Sweet Airs – a special production developed by Don Wooten and first presented in 1966 for the Guild’s 10th anniversary season. Performances are July 6, 7, 13, and 14th at 7:00 PM in Lincoln Park, Rock Island. As always, admission to Genesius Guild shows are free. This production […]
Don’t you just love his dressing? Delicious. Oh, wait, anyway… Genesius Guild returns again this weekend with two shows, 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday of Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar.” Shows are free in Rock Island’s Lincoln Park. Join us for a gripping portrayal of political intrigue and betrayal in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Set in ancient Rome, […]
The Genesius Guild is closing their 2023 season with the comedy The Wasps. Performances will be held July 22, 23, 29, and 30 at 7:00 PM and will be held at the Don Wooten Stage in Lincoln Park. Admission is free. The production of The Wasps continues the Guild’s tradition of ending their seasons with a lighthearted rewritten […]
