A Midsummer Night's Dream

Descripción

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream - Mar. 25 - Apr. 11 Four young lovers, Hermia, Lysander, Helena, and Demetrius, flee the strict laws of Athens and venture into an enchanted forest, unaware that they have stepped into the middle of a domestic war between Oberon and Titania, the King and Queen of the Fairies. Armed with a mischievous servant named Puck and a powerful love potion, Oberon attempts to settle his scores, but only succeeds in throwing the lovers into a state of total romantic delirium. Adding to the mayhem is a group of local craftsmen, "The Mechanicals," who have retreated to the woods to rehearse a play for the Duke’s wedding. When their lead actor, Nick Bottom, is transformed into a donkey and becomes the unintended object of a fairy queen's affection, the line between reality and dream disappears entirely. It is Shakespeare’s most beloved celebration of the irrationality of love. Performance dates: Mar. 25, 26, 27 at 7:30 pm Mar. 28 at 2:00 pm Apr. 1, 2, 8, 9, 10 at 7:30 pm Apr. 3, 4, 11 at 2:00 pm Special Events: Mar. 25 - Half-price Preview at 7:30 pm Mar. 27 - Teens see the show for free (using code STSTT). The Bireley Family Foundation sponsors Season 18.