Joliet Eve of Independence: America 250 Fireworks and Celebration

The City of Joliet will celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park on July 3, 2026.

Shades of Noir

Experience mystery, mood, and powerful storytelling at WriteOn Joliet’s “Shades of Noir,” a live radio theater–style performance featuring original stories and poems.

Shades of Noir

Experience mystery, mood, and powerful storytelling at WriteOn Joliet’s “Shades of Noir,” a live radio theater–style performance featuring original stories and poems.

Auditions for Shakespeare's "Love's Labour's Lost" by JDG

Auditions for Shakespeare's "Love's Labour's Lost" by JDG

Stamped Into History - "Rise Together"

Join us for the third and final evening of the three-day lineup celebrating Black History Month! On Sunday, enjoy gospel music and inspirational messages.

Stamped Into History - "Soulsville"

Join us for the second night of the three-day lineup celebrating Black History Month! On Saturday, enjoy a family-friendly R&B variety show and music from the 60's, 70's and 80's.

Shakespeare Audition Workshop by JDG

Stamped Into History - "Special Delivery"

Join us for the first night of the three-day lineup celebrating Black History Month! On Friday, enjoy music and actors portraying historical figures.

"The Outsiders" by Joliet Drama Guild

Everyone—rich or poor—faces challenges and that there’s goodness (“gold”) in youth and innocence, even if it doesn’t last forever.

"The Outsiders" by Joliet Drama Guild

Everyone—rich or poor—faces challenges and that there’s goodness (“gold”) in youth and innocence, even if it doesn’t last forever.

"The Outsiders" by Joliet Drama Guild

Everyone—rich or poor—faces challenges and that there’s goodness (“gold”) in youth and innocence, even if it doesn’t last forever.

"The Outsiders" by Joliet Drama Guild

Everyone—rich or poor—faces challenges and that there’s goodness (“gold”) in youth and innocence, even if it doesn’t last forever.

"The Outsiders" by Joliet Drama Guild

Everyone—rich or poor—faces challenges and that there’s goodness (“gold”) in youth and innocence, even if it doesn’t last forever.

"The Outsiders" by Joliet Drama Guild

Everyone—rich or poor—faces challenges and that there’s goodness (“gold”) in youth and innocence, even if it doesn’t last forever.

Children's Drama Classes Begin

All levels of interest welcome for grades 1-12!

Festival of the Gnomes

A family tradition for nearly 50 years! A live stage production follows the large cast of “wee folk” on their adventures doing good works for man and nature, along with outsmarting the trolls.

Festival of the Gnomes

A family tradition for nearly 50 years! A live stage production follows the large cast of “wee folk” on their adventures doing good works for man and nature, along with outsmarting the trolls.

Interviews for 2026 JDG Shows & Summer Camp Directors

We are excited to have our Theater in Residence, the Joliet Drama Guild, producing two exciting shows and overseeing this year’s Summer Drama Camp.

JDG Auditions for "The Outsiders"