Optimist Theatre
Presenting free Shakespeare in the Park for greater
Milwaukee and beyond since 2010
Presenting free Shakespeare in the Park for greater
Milwaukee and beyond since 2010
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Every summer, Optimist Theatre tours free, professionally produced Shakespeare to parks and public green spaces all around the greater Milwaukee area. Whether you're here to learn more about us, explore how we make it happen, or plan your visit, this is the place to find everything you need to enjoy your day.
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All About the 2026 Season
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2026 Performance Locations
2026 Performance Locations
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Saturday, July 11 Wisconsin Lutheran College Saturday, August 1 Lake Park |
Sunday, July 12 Washington Park |
Saturday, July 18 Humboldt Park Saturday, August 8 Kern Park |
Sunday, July 19 Sherman Park Sunday, August 9 Wisconsin Avenue Park |
Saturday, July 25 Lincoln Park |
Sunday, July 26 Grant Park |
Wonderful, engaging, charming cast. Excellent addition of music. Let's get more people here!! These events are why we like in MKE and tell others to move here. What makes modern life survivable. Just keep going. ---- Cy 2025
Our 2026 Cast.... Kaylene Howard*, Rebekah Farr, Annalyse Lapajenko* and Libby Amato*
The quality of the puppets was fantastic. The show was super enjoyable. Beyond expectations!! Thank you. ---- Lincoln Park guest 2025
Our 2026 Cast.... Kaylene Howard*, Libby Amato*, Rebekah Farr and Annalyse Lapajenko*
So glad that you offer these productions!! It's such a good opportunity to see a great production and make use of our parks and meet neighbors!! --- Shannon M, Sherman Park 2024
Our 2026 Cast gets candid.....
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Shakespeare in the Park is free to see thanks to sponsors like these and your generosity. Thank you.
* Member of or appearing courtesy of Actors' Equity Association