By William Shakespeare

Directed by Mark Prokes

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Auditions dates:
Tuesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14: 7 pm - 9 pm
Callbacks (if needed): Sunday, May 18: 5 pm - 7 pm

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Rehearsal dates:

Sundays 4:30 - 7 pm
Tuesdays 6:30 - 9 pm
(potentially adding Wednesdays or Thursdays mid-June, 6:30 - 9 pm)

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Performance dates:

Friday, August 23 - Sunday, August 24

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a whimsical tale that weaves together the vibrant threads of love and magic surrounding the grand marriage of Theseus, the noble king of Athens, and Hippolyta, the fierce queen of the Amazons. As twilight descends, we follow the impassioned young lovers Hermia and Lysander on their daring quest to elope, evading the persistent Demetrius, who is hopelessly infatuated with Hermia, and the heartbroken Helena, who pines for Demetrius.

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In the enchanted forest, the story unfolds further with Titania and Oberon, the capricious monarchs of the woods, entangled in their own quarrel. Enter Puck, the playful and mischievous fairy jester, who sprinkles a dash of chaos into their lives. Tasked by Oberon to use a love potion to make Demetrius fall head over heels for Helena, Puck’s antics go delightfully awry, resulting in a series of humorous misunderstandings.

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Set against a backdrop of moonlit magic and the fragrant blooms of the forest, the play culminates in a jubilant celebration of love, where joy and harmony bring together all the lovers in a series of heartwarming and whimsical marriages!

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CHARACTERS:

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The Athenians:

Theseus: Duke of Athens
Hippolyta: Queen of the Amazons
Hermia: Athenian noble, in love with Lysander
Helena: Athenian noble, Hermia's best friend, in love with Demetrius
Lysander: Athenian noble, in love with Hermia
Demetrius: Athenian noble, suitor to Hermia & ex-suitor of Helena
Egeus: Athenian noble & Hermia's father
Philostrate: Theseus' Master of Revels

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The Fairies:
Oberon: King of the Fairies
Titania: Queen of the Fairies
Puck: Oberon's knavish sprite

Various fairy servants

 

The Mechanicals:
Peter Quince: a carpenter
Nick Bottom: a weaver
Francis Flute: a bellows-mender
Snug: a joiner
Tom Snout: a tinker
Robin Starveling: a tailor