See ‘Julius Caesar’ in Rock Island park

Jonathan Turner
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See ‘Julius Caesar’ in Rock Island park

Genesius Guild will next present William Shakespeare’s history and tragedy “Julius Caesar,” this weekend at Lincoln Park, 1120 40th St., Rock Island.

The five-act, 1599 play is based on the life of the Roman general and statesman Caesar (100 BC-44 BC).

Genesius Guild performed “Romeo and Juliet” as the first show in the 2022 summer season at Lincoln Park, Rock Island (photo by Jonathan Turner).
Genesius Guild performed “Romeo and Juliet” as the first show in the 2022 summer season at Lincoln Park, Rock Island (photo by Jonathan Turner).

In the tragedy, jealous conspirators convince Caesar’s friend Brutus to join their assassination plot against Caesar. To stop Caesar from gaining too much power, Brutus and the conspirators kill him on the Ides of March, according to a synopsis.

Mark Antony drives the conspirators out of Rome and fights them in a battle. Brutus and his friend Cassius lose and kill themselves, leaving Antony to rule in Rome.

Genesius Guild productions start at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and this production will run this weekend and next. All performances are free of charge, with donations gladly accepted.

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