1120 40th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
guild@genesius.org
and
3706 Kenwood Ave.
Davenport, IA 52807

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ABOUT

THE GENESIUS GUILD & GENESIUS THEATRE FOUNDATION

Free theatre in the park... all summer long... Shakespeare, Greek drama, and Greek comedy. A unique classic theatre experience located in Rock Island, Illinois.

THE GENESIUS GUILD

The Genesius Guild is a Quad Cities theater specializing in free classical drama. Founded in 1956, the group performs Greek drama, Greek comedy, and the works of Shakespeare every weekend throughout the summer.

The diversity and focus of the Genesius Guild makes it a unique summer program. We provide free, outdoor theatre in the middle of the trees in Lincoln Park, Rock Island, with a strong focus on the classics. Greek tragedy, performed in mask, and Shakespearean comedies and tragedies are the base of our schedule, and are performed as written, with period costuming and scenery.

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Photo from Prometheus Bound showing chorus members surrounding Prometheus and sympathizing with his situation as he stands chained to a mountain

NEWS

2024 Season

All shows start at 7:00pm in Lincoln Park, Rock Island, IL. All performances are free of charge, although free-will donations are gratefully accepted.

Euripides: Medea
June 8, 9, 15, 16

Shakespeare: Julius Caesar
June 22, 23, 29, 30

Shakespeare: Sounds and Sweet Airs
July 6, 7, 13, 14

Aristophanes: Plutus
July 20, 21, 27, 28



The Genesius Theatre Foundation follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs or contracts personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. This policy applies to all Genesius Theatre Foundation employees, volunteers, members, clients, and contractors.