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 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 […]