Free Tour Across All Five Boroughs
June 04, 2026 - June 28, 2026
By William Shakespeare
Choreographed by Kelsey Burns
Directed by Emma Rosa Went
Bringing free Shakespeare to parks and correctional facilities across the city, The Public’s acclaimed Mobile Unit will tour in 2026 with a joyful new production of AS YOU LIKE IT. When Duke Frederick exiles her father, Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the forest. Disguised as a young man, Rosalind encounters the heart-sick Orlando, who is desperately seeking none other than Rosalind. While the two young lovers role-play their way back into each other's arms, the forest of Arden is abuzz with lovelorn shepherds, pining jesters, and battling brothers. True lovers, strange capers, and fools in the forest go heart-in-heart in Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy, directed by The Public's inaugural Directing Fellow Emma Rosa Went.
Every performance is Open Captioned in Spanish.

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All performances take place outdoors. There is no ticket distribution, and a reservation is not required. By clicking “MARK YOUR INTEREST” and indicating your performance date, we will send you a performance reminder, detailed instructions on how to get to the location, and exciting content about the show! Chair seating is available at all locations, but seating is limited, not guaranteed, and on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Accessibility
Learn about Accessibility Services for People with Disabilities. Please feel free to speak to a member of our staff at any point during your visit or contact us at [email protected]. Access the Playbill here.
Mobile Unit FAQ and Policies
It is always best to be prepared for inclement weather for Mobile Unit's outdoor performances. In the event of rain or severe weather, the performance may be delayed up to 45 minutes after the scheduled start time. Read the full policy here. Find the answers to other frequently asked questions here.
Thursday Jun 11 | 6:30 PM
J. Hood Wright Park (Manhattan)
Friday Jun 12 | 6:30 PM
J. Hood Wright Park (Manhattan)
Saturday Jun 13 | 6:30 PM
Travers Park (Queens)
Sunday Jun 14 | 6:30 PM
Travers Park (Queens)
Tuesday Jun 16 | 6:30 PM
Williamsbridge Oval Park (Bronx)
Wednesday Jun 17 | 6:30 PM
Saint Mary’s Park (Bronx)
Thursday Jun 18 | 6:30 PM
Saint Mary’s Park (Bronx)
Friday Jun 19 | 6:30 PM
The New York Public Library & Bryant Park (Manhattan)
Saturday Jun 20 | 6:30 PM
The New York Public Library & Bryant Park (Manhattan)
Sunday Jun 21 | 6:30 PM
Elmhurst Park (Queens)
Tuesday Jun 23 | 6:30 PM
Roy Wilkins Park (Queens)
Wednesday Jun 24 | 6:30 PM
Brownsville Recreation Center (Brooklyn)
Thursday Jun 25 | 6:30 PM
Sunset Park (Brooklyn)
Friday Jun 26 | 6:30 PM
Sunset Park (Brooklyn)
Saturday Jun 27 | 6:30 PM
Prospect Park (The Peninsula, Well House Dr, Brooklyn)
Sunday Jun 28 | 6:30 PM
Prospect Park (The Peninsula, Well House Dr, Brooklyn)
Navigate your way there with our Mobile Unit Tour 2026 Google map here.
Leadership support for Mobile Unit is provided by the Abrams Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and JetBlue Airways. Generous support for Mobile Unit is provided by Gina Maria Leonetti, The McLaughlin Children’s Trust, and Felice Zwas & Sarah Gallen.
Special thanks to The Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation and The 515 Foundation.
Founding Support for The Public's Directing Fellowship is provided by Barbara A. Gallay.