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About First Folio Theatre At Mayslake Peabody Estate Forest Preserve
Welcome to the venue page for the Mayslake Peabody Estate Forest Preserve, home to First Folio Theatre (FFT) during its run at Mayslake Hall. This historic estate in Oak Brook, Illinois, offers intimate indoor performance spaces and versatile event areas within a lush forest preserve setting. Whether you’re planning a theatre night, a literary program, or a special event, here’s a practical guide to seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options to help you secure your seats and plan your visit with ease.
Note: FFT ceased operations in 2023, but the Mayslake Estate remains an active venue within the Forest Preserve system, hosting a variety of events. This page reflects venue specifics that are relevant for upcoming bookings and past FFT programming context.
Venue at a glance: Mayslake Hall and the adjacent spaces offer intimate seating configurations suitable for classical theatre and educational programs. Free parking is available on the estate grounds. Public transit isn’t provided directly to the site; the closest Metra station is Hinsdale, about 4 miles away. When planning a visit, consider nearby hotels and dining options to enhance your stay in the Oak Brook area.
Seating details you’ll typically encounter include Event Hall with approximately 120–130 seats, Mayslake Hall seating around 125, and the Portiuncula Chapel space seating about 49, with the grounds capable of hosting larger receptions and gatherings. For current availability or specific event configurations, please refer to the event listing you’re attending.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and address: Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 West 31st Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523.
- Venue type and spaces: Indoor performances were held in Mayslake Hall, specifically the Event Hall (opened 2008) with seating around 120, and the adjacent Mayslake Hall space seating about 125; a Portiuncula Chapel space also used for events.
- Capacity details (typical configurations): Event Hall seating about 120 (some sources list up to 130); Mayslake Hall seating about 125; Portiuncula Chapel seats around 49 with grounds able to accommodate larger receptions (per multiple venue listings).
- Parking and transit: Free parking on the estate grounds; Public transit to the site is not provided; closest Metra access is Hinsdale (roughly 4 miles away).
- Nearby hotels: Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook (2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL 60523); Chicago Marriott Oak Brook (1401 W. 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL 60523); Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center (3500 Midwest Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523).
- Notable events hosted: The venue hosted Shakespeare and classic works; notable productions include Tea at Five (2011) during FFT’s run at Mayslake; FFT also offered educational outreach and other literary programs.
- Renamed/demolished: First Folio Theatre ceased operations in 2023; the Mayslake Estate itself is still active as a Forest Preserve property and event venue, with no demolition or renaming of the estate noted.