| Thursday – Saturday, October 23 – 25 from 7 to 10 p.m.
“I think ShakesFear has a few really scary moments along the tour. Part of the fear factor comes from touring Ewing Manor in darkness, but Shakespeare was brilliant at creating terrifying situations, images and characters. From gruesome abductions, horrifying death scenes, and even the appearance of ghosts, Shakespeare never shied away from fear”, Andy Park, director of ShakesFEAR!
TWO FAMILY-FOCUSED OPTIONS:
Option 1
$6 Haunted Tour
Ages 10 and Up
- 30-minute guided tour of the Haunted Grounds (includes entry into Juliet’s Enchanted Courtyard)
- The Ghost of William Shakespeare will introduce you to some of his scariest characters!
- The brave of heart will leave on tour every 15 minutes beginning at 7 p.m.
- Space is limited to 20 people per tour. Reservations may be made by calling (309) 438-2535
Tickets sold at the gate (cash only).
$6 per person – includes tour and Juliet’s Enchanted Courtyard
Option 2
$1 Juliet’s Enchanted Courtyard
Fun for ALL Ages
- “Not-So-Scary†stories with Halloween shadow puppets*
- Make and Take autumn crafts
- Glow-in-the-dark Halloween tattoos
- Delicious treats like Popcorn balls and hot chocolate from Carl’s Ice Cream will be availableâ€
Tickets sold at the gate (cash only)
$1 per person
Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington, Illinois
Parking is available at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1617 E Emerson St. Please cross into the property at the corner of Emerson St. and Towanda Ave.
Special thanks to the students of the Regional Alternative School, the School of Theatre and Dance at Illinois State University, and the Ewing Cultural Center staff for their participation.
Partially funded by a Harmon Arts Grant, Town of Normal
Special effects used in this program/event may include strobe lighting and loud sound and noise. Persons with conditions that can be aggravated by strobe lightning and loud noise should not attend this program/event. No pets or skates are allowed on the grounds of Ewing Cultural Center. If you need special accommodations to fully participate in this program/event, please contact the Illinois Shakespeare Festival at (309) 438-2535. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action university encouraging diversity. This document is available in alternative formats upon request.
* Michael Vetere from the Saturday Creative Drama program at Illinois State University presents “Not-So Scary†stories with Halloween shadow puppets.
** Andy Park (The Quest Ensemble of Chicago), director of our 2013 production of Failure: A Love Story, returns to create this one-of-a-kind spooky Halloween spectacle!
†Not included in entry fee |
