Shakespeare In The Park To Enact 'Love's Labour's Lost'

GENEVA, IL — Shakespeare in the Park is returning Aug. 5 with the production of "Love's Labour's Lost."

One of Shakespeare's lesser-known works, the comedy is a "thought-provoking play that explores education, cleverness, deception, gender relations and love," officials said.

Goodly Creatures Theatre is returning to Island Park for the third year to enact the free show, set to begin at 6 p.m. The performance will also include two American Sign Language interpreters.

"'Love's Labour's Lost' is not as well known as Shakespeare's other works and is not performed as much because the language and themes are complicated," Goodly Creatures Director Katrina Syrris said in a statement. "It takes work to bring out the comedy."

The play runs for about 90 minutes with no intermission. Seating will begin at 4 p.m. at Island Park, located on the corner of State Street and Route 25. As seating is on the grass, the audience is encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Sandwiches, water, soft drinks and ice cream will be available for purchase.