A Midsummer Night's Dream (Masterworks)

"Poor Shakespeare, so often smothered by reverence when all his work wants to do is breathe. And breathe it does, deeply, in the breezy, joyously oxygenated 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream...' Simplified, yes, but nothing is dumbed down in this companionable, modern-dress 'Midsummer...' There is room to disagree with the editing of the play, and to quibble with its energy toward the end. But what this 'Midsummer' achieves is all too rare." Full Review

"Inventively directed by Tamilla Woodard, this 90-minute, highly musical version of 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' flies by like a fairy in the wind, leaving laughter and delight in its wake...This is distilled (and of course abridged) into one effortless-seeming 90-minute act designed to captivate audiences of all ages." Full Review

"Director Tamilla Woodward has cast the play with great actors with a strong command of the language...This 'Midsummer' is transportive, as it’s meant to be, and makes for a wonderful evening escaping the madness of the outside world and enjoying the delightful hijinks and beautiful language on stage." Full Review

"This production is fast-paced, funny and often quite touching. The focus is on the story and the actors, and there is not a weak actor in the cast. With its humor, romance and energy, 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' is the perfect opportunity to introduce people of all ages to Shakespeare. I can think of no finer compliment than that." Full Review

"For a piece that has been done to death, finding innovative ways to present it to new or old audiences can be a tremendous task. What Woodard and Masterworks has going for them is they have assembled a brilliant team of actors to tell this 90-minute version of the comedy. Where it falls flat is the concept, or lack there of." Full Review