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Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre offers a vibrant mix of programming, including performances, educational programs, workshops, and youth camps. As the official Theater in Residence, the Joliet Drama Guild presents mainstage productions, workshops and youth camps.
Youth and education programming provides opportunities for students to participate on stage, behind the scenes, or through specialized camps that build skills, creativity and confidence. Highlights include the Bridge to Broadway summer youth program, nurturing emerging performers, and the new Winter Drama Camp, offering year-round opportunities for young artists to learn, create, and grow.
This year also brings several exciting milestones, including the 50th Anniversary of the Festival of the Gnomes, to be celebrated this December. In the summer, the Joliet Drama Guild will present a Shakespeare on Tour production, with performances at Bicentennial Park, City Square, and two Joliet Park District locations. In addition, the Joliet Drama Guild will partner to produce its first-ever all Spanish-language theater production, taking place May 1–3.
Established in 1932, the Joliet Drama Guild is proud to provide high-quality theatre entertainment to the city of Joliet, Illinois, and surrounding communities. Their mission is to advance the theatre arts for people of all ages and to create meaningful opportunities for talented artists who share their values and aim to make a positive impact through the power of live performance.
For over 80 years, they’ve delighted audiences across Joliet, Will County, and beyond. All of their musicals, plays and special performances are held at the beautiful Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theater. For upcoming shows, auditions or more information on becoming a JDG member contact them at
jdg@thejolietdramaguild.com or visit thejolietdramaguild.com