Delight in the Gude Garden’s transformation into an open-air theatre for an outdoor performance of As You Like It. Follow Rosalind, Orlando, and their fellow wanderers into the Forest of Arden, a world of hidden identities, newfound freedoms, and love stirred by spirited mischief. Bring a picnic or grab food from the Trippy Tacos and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream food trucks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cost of the Performance
This event is free. Registration is not required.
Performance Location
- Gude Garden Lawn located by Gude Garden on this map: Download Brookside Gardens Map (accessible PDF)
- The closest parking lot to the performance location is 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD.
Where to Park
Parking is limited and available at the Main Entrance 1800 Glenallan Avenue
- Conservatory Entrance 1500 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD.
- NO parking allowed along Glenallan Avenue.
Arriving on foot or bike
- Pedestrians can use either the entrance at:
- 1800 Glenallan Avenue
- 1500 Glenallan Avenue
- 2000 Shorefield Road near the Wheaton Regional Park playground
Public Transportation
- Take Bus # 10 or C8 to Randolph Road & Glenallan Avenue (Stop ID: 2000701)
- Randolph Road & Heurich Road (Stop ID: 2000716).
- Follow Glenallan Avenue or Heurich Road and the entrance to Brookside Gardens will be directly in front of you.
- Note: Heurich Road has a sidewalk the length of the walk to Brookside Gardens, Glenallan Avenue does not.
Event Seating
- Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and picnic blankets for seating.
- Hammocks, tables, beach umbrellas, portable pavilion tents, or pop-up tents are not allowed.
Restrooms
Restrooms will be available inside the Brookside Gardens Visitor Center from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Food Options
- Food trucks will be selling food.
- Picnics are permitted at Brookside Gardens at performance evenings only.
No Alcohol or Smoking Permitted
- Alcohol is prohibited.
- Smoking is prohibited (including vaping).
Brookside Gardens Accessibility
- This event is Generally Accessible according to the 2010 ADA Standards and Guidelines.
- Accessible parking spaces are in the 1800 Glenallan Avenue and 1500 Glenallan Avenue parking lots.
- 1800 Glennallen Avenue parking lot is Fully Accessible, and has 11 accessible parking spaces,
- The performance will take place in the Visitor Center lawn.
- There is a short distance between the 1800 Glenallan Avenue parking lot, and the Visitor Center lawn.
- The Visitor Center lawn is a large grassy area that is relatively flat and accessible from a paved walkway.
- If you or a member of your party needs additional accommodations, contact our Program Access team:
