Richard III - Puppet Edition

Name: Richard III - Puppet Edition
Start: 2026-08-02T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-02T19:00:00+00:00
Location: Jackson Park

Jackson Park· 3500 W Forest Home Ave

0+ · Free · Just Show Up

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Catch a puppet rendition of Shakespeare's Richard III in Jackson Park!

Part I

The details

About this event

Join Optimist Theatre for a puppet edition of Richard III, part of the Shakespeare in the Park 2026 series. Enjoy Renaissance-era games and activities throughout the afternoon, culminating in a 50-minute performance of this classic play.

Getting in

Free — Just Show Up
Drop in anytime — no commitment needed

What's It Actually Like?

What You'll Leave With

Just the experience

Who It's For

Social style:: Comfortable solo
Energy needed:: Sit back and receive

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The crowd

Low-key. You can show up alone, sit back, and receive. No pressure to mingle or perform.

You'll leave with

Just the experience

Richard III - Puppet Edition

The details

What's It Actually Like?

What You'll Leave With

Who It's For

How it feels

The crowd

You'll leave with

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