The Illinois Shakespeare Festival, sponsored in part by the ISU College of Fine Arts and ISU Foundation presents three Shakespearean plays in revolving repertory between early July and mid-August. Featuring an acting company of multitalented young actors selected from national auditions, the Festival is held on the beautiful grounds of ISU's Ewing Manor in an outdoor 370 seat Elizabethan styled theatre. Pre-show activities, called the Green Show, feature the internationally acclaimed ISU Madrigal Singers.
Patrons often come early to picnic on the grounds and enjoy the Green Show.
Phone reservations may be made by calling 438-2535.