EMMA
BY KATE HAMILL
ADAPTED FROM THE NOVEL BY JANE AUSTEN
Directed by Robyn Rae Stype
May 22 – June 15, 2025
Thursdays through Sundays @ 8pm
Schiller Park (German Village), Amphitheatre Stage
Emma is a fresh, wildly funny, feminist take on Jane Austen’s beloved heroine. Emma is too clever for her own good; she decides to find the perfect romantic match for everyone around her, but can’t find a partner for herself. Hamill captures Austen’s wit, language, and flirtatious charm in a romantic comedy for all.
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Directed by Philip J. Hickman
June 19 – July 13, 2025
Thursdays through Sundays @ 8pm
Schiller Park (German Village), Amphitheatre Stage
Shakespeare’s masterpiece, the original “Shakespeare in the Park” show, returns to Schiller Park!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the perfect way to spend the evening. Lovers, magic, quarrelling fairies, and a band of bumbling fools engage in a madcap comedy in this updated look at the classic story of romantic misadventure.
SHANE
BY KAREN ZACARIAS
ADAPTED FROM THE NOVEL BY JACK SCHAEFER
Directed by Chris Leyva
July 17 – August 10, 2025
Thursdays through Sundays @ 8pm
Schiller Park (German Village), Amphitheatre Stage
Shane is the iconic hero of the American West, a quiet man who takes on the burden of protecting a loving family from wealthy ranchers who want to force them out. Karen Zacarías has faithfully adapted this powerful story for the stage, vividly picturing the frontier life and the struggle of the people who fought to make it theirs.
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SHE KILLS MONSTERS
BY QUI NGUYEN
Directed by Dr. Aviva Neff
August 14 – 31, 2025
Thursdays through Sundays @ 8pm
Schiller Park (German Village), Amphitheatre Stage
She Kills Monsters is an adventure of the heart and mind. Agnes wants to know her sister better – and so she falls into the world of dice-rolling, dragons, and dungeons! Qui Nguyen’s play is a perfect combination of comedy, combat, and coming-of-age anthem. This Young Adventurers version is suitable for all ages.
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