A Midsummer Night’s Dream
By William Shakespeare
Directed by William Thomas Hodson
The warrior queen, Hippolyta, is compelled to marry her captor, Theseus. A comical group of mechanics decides to gift the couple with a play performed at the wedding. Rehearsals are interrupted by a group of lovers in a chase of one another, heightened by magic juice administered by a mischievous fairy, Puck…and hilarity ensues. Shotgun has a reputation for bold re-imaginings of classic works. William Hodgson’s take will unearth all of the passion, danger, and joy of Midsummer in astonishing ways. Buckle up for an adventure!
Run Time: 2 hours & 30 minutes including on brief intermission
Production Sponsors: Karen Elizabeth Austin, Richard & Kate West
Season Sponsors: Richard Nelson & Janice Berman, Don Kaufman, Craig & Kathy Moody, Russell Nelson, Les & Sue Polgar, Ragesh Tangri & Daralyn Durie, Bibi Tiphane
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Reviews
A Midsummer Night’s Dream features “Shakespeare’s glittering humor and the dark undertones of abused power.”
The Guardian
“funny and fast-paced”
Berkeleyside
“moment to moment merriment”
Bay Area Reporter
“breaks all the rules while still remaining true to the text”
Stage and Cinema
“full of Shotgun’s own brand of hilarity and heart, magic and music.”
Theatre Eddys
“joy … imbued into every scene… a rollicking good time”
Talkin Broadway
“Exuberant”