Directed by Kea Trevett
Featuring performances by Fernando Barbosa, Colleen Litchfield, Fiona Maguire, Saby Ramirez, Alice Renier, Sean Runnette, Damian Thompson, and Zo Tipp.
The Story
On the eve of a royal wedding in Athens, four young lovers fly to the woods in pursuit of their hearts’ desires, and a troupe of amateur actors meet to rehearse a play. As night falls, the spirits of the woods meddle in their plans and all are transformed by a dream... or was it a dream? Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a hymn to the power of human imagination – in art, in life, and in love.
The Tour
Produced by Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble in collaboration with Red Bull Theater, A Midsummer Night’s Dream toured New York City Middle and High Schools, providing students with a live theatrical experience. Employing minimal design and vibrant music, and supported by in-school workshops, a company of actors transformed familiar school spaces – classrooms, cafeterias, auditoriums - into Athens, and the magical woods beyond.
Reviews from Student Audiences
“I just think that others should be able to see this play to just for the fun of it but also for the experience that occurred.”
“It actually looked as if it was on a movie screen and it was incredible with the interaction with the audience.”
“This was one of my first exposures to the world of Shakespeare, and I always thought of it as old-timey and boring, but [they] really opened my eyes to how great classical theatre can be”
“ This was probably the funniest performance I’ve ever seen, it’s a 100/10.”
“ “It surprised me how we humans can use our imagination and convey different messages. Those messages from the 1500s are still relevant to us.””
