Outdoor plays in Schiller Park with Actors’ Theatre of Columbus

Actors’ Theatre of Columbus returns this Summer for the 44th season with their outdoor classic theatre under the stars in German Village’s Schiller Park.

photo by Dave Koczur

Shakespeare in the Park at Schiller Park

Thursdays through Sundays @ 8pm

All performances take place at 8 pm at Schiller Park Amphitheatre. All performances are offered for FREE (donations accepted at intermission), or reserve a chair, blanket, or lounger in advance.

Theatre in the Park with Actors’ Theatre of Columbus Show Schedule

The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare

directed by Susan Wismar
May 21 – June 14, 2026

Reframed with a cast of all women and nonbinary characters to center the dynamics of power exchange in relationships, this production will explore how power inversions can lead to happy endings.

Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice

directed by Brandon Boring
June 18 – July 12, 2026

Peter and the Starcatcher, a Story Theater-style adaption of the bestselling novel of the same name based on J.M. Barrie’s classic Peter Pan. From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, this Tony-winning story brings music and comedy to a timeless tale about friendship, duty and love.

Othello by William Shakespeare

directed by David J. Glover
July 16 – August 9, 2026

A fresh take on the classic tragedy will transport audiences to an America caught between post-Korean War hope and the looming anxieties of the Vietnam War, where glossy conformity masks deep social rifts. Against a backdrop of government secrets, racial tension, and mounting paranoia, Iago manipulates the era’s fears with chilling precision.

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

directed by Beth Josephsen
August 13 – September 6, 2026

A haunting mystery of justice and secrecy unfolds under the evening sky as ten strangers in a mansion start dying one by one. Will there be any survivors? One of Christie’s most foreboding tales and a masterpiece of dramatic construction, the growing sense of dread and unfaltering tension will keep you guessing to the very end.

Attending Actors’ Theatre of Columbus performances

Outdoor summer shows are free and open to the public. Make a donation to ensure to the continued success of Actors’ Theatre. Suggested levels of donation and ways to donate are available on the website. 

Reserved section zero-gravity chairs (with cupholder and headrest) are $25, front section ATC logo blankets (that you can keep after the show!) are $25, and reserved ground-level loungers (with back support) are $20. 

Pack a picnic, bring your family or friends, and enjoy the evening! 

The summer performances are under the stars (dress accordingly), and occasionally, under adverse weather conditions. The decision to cancel a performance is not made until 7:30 pm and will be posted on the website and Facebook page.

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