First Folio Theatre

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09/17/2025

Here's the poster for the upcoming production of THE MADNESS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE at Arkansas Classical Theatre. Spread the word if you know anyone in NW Arkansas, SW Missouri, or NE Oklahoma.

06/13/2025

The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe is back!
More details to follow, but there will be not one, but TWO productions this fall, both in the state of Arkansas.
There will be a professional production in October with Arkansas Classical Theatre in Fayetteville and then in late November there will be a student production at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville.
I am so excited that the Madness is finally spreading beyond the state of Illinois.

02/16/2025

For those of you curious about the future of Mayslake Hall, here's an aritcle filled with great information that makes it clear that the Forest Preserve has a strong, long-term vision for the mansion and the property.

Compared to the opulence of Mayslake Hall, a three-story brick building next door is pretty spartan. Mayslake has all the grand, sometimes curious details of a mansion built for a coal baron: stone an...

10/18/2024

Just a reminder that the First Folio giveaway is tomorrow, Saturday, October 19, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Mayslake Peabody estate, 1717 31st St., Oak Brooke.
When you get to the roundabout state of the right and go all the way back to the back of the parking lot.

10/13/2024

Heavy duty shelving for sale. Prices as marked on each item listing.
Contact [email protected]

Pickup in Oak Brook.

10/13/2024

FREE FURNITURE
First Folio is giving away these items on a first come, first served basis.
If you wish to guarantee you get an item, they can be purchased in advance for $10 each.
Saturday, October 19, 10 AM - 2 PM

Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 31st St, Oak Brook.
Follow driveway to roundabout and then stay to your right.

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

09/29/2024

First Folio's Garage Sale is in it's final day!
Come on by and get some knickknacks, gimcracks, or even a gewgaw!
Complete sets of china, hundreds of pieces of glassware, superb furniture, and so much more.
Come on by and browse.
WE ARE MAKING GREAT DEALS!
So swing on by the Mayslake Peabody Estate at 1717 31st St in Oak Brook and check it out.

09/24/2024

One more reminder about the First Folio Garage Sale.
Details below. Hope to see you at the mansion on SA or SU!

09/13/2024

ANOTHER REMINDER
The First Folio Garage Sale is coming up on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29 from 9AM - 3 PM both days.
Furniture, lighting fixtures, glassware, antique trunks, hand tools, tool boxes, office chairs, desks (modern and antique), and too many unique props and set pieces to list.
MANY SCARY PIECES PERFECT FOR HALLOWEEN, INCLUDING A VINTAGE EMBALMING TABLE!
Most furniture selling for $50 or less.
MAKE US AN OFFER! WE'LL BE DEALING!
Come check us out!
Cash/Check/Venmo/PayPal only.
At the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 31st St. Oak Brook.
Drive in and follow the signs to the back of the parking lot and you'll see the entrance to our storage area.
SEE YOU THERE!

09/05/2024

Opening Night for THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR, by Paul Slade Smith, at Artists' Ensemble Theater in Rockford, featuring First Folio founder David Rice as playwright Arthur Sanders.
Show runs through September 22nd.
If you're looking for laughs, this is the show for you! (From the playwright of UNNECESSARY FARCE, one of First Folio's biggest hits.)

(Pictured in photo: Adrienne Cury, Ian Garthwaite, me, Charlie Rasmann, Laura Paruzynski. Directed by Richard Raether. Costumes by Emma Cullimore)

TICKETS AT: artistsensemble.org/tickets

08/23/2024

REMINDER #2 TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS
First Folio Theatre will have our GARAGE SALE of all remaining props, furniture, and set pieces on
SEPTEMBER 28 & 29
9:00 - 3:00 both days
Open to the public
Come browse and buy at our theater storage location at the Mayslake Peabody Estate mansion in Oak Brook.
Most props priced at $10-25
Furniture pieces priced $25 - $100, unless it’s an antique.
But we WILL be open to negotiating. Make an offer.
Cash/Venmo/Paypal/Check only.
More details in future postings along with many more photos, but here are some samples of the furniture we are selling. (Some of this would be GREAT pieces for actors looking to make their places nicer!)
(If you see something you want to buy now, just e-mail me at [email protected]).