“All the world’s a stage…” Why not Ridgeville Park? We celebrated the bard's greatest comedies and tragedies for 11 years at Ridgeville Park, and now we’re thrilled to add some new theatre styles to the Ridge. These performances are FREE. Pack a picnic and head on over to the park to enjoy these family-friendly productions.

2024 Performances

All shows take place on the East Stage at Ridgeville Park, adjacent to the Ridgeville Park District Community House, 908 Seward St. Some chair seating will be provided, but patrons are welcome to bring their own blankets and chairs. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy it throughout the show.

Details coming soon…

“Laughing Stock Theatre is Chicago's Premier Commedia dell'Arte company. Founded in 2019 on the principle of accessible, quality, modern Commedia dell'Arte. Laughing Stock uses the slapstick, semi-improvised style that was the dominant theatrical form in Europe for centuries that contemporaries such as Shakespeare and Moliere were deeply influenced by and whose influence stretches into today with sitcoms and cartoons, and updates it for a modern stage.”