A Midsummer Night's Dream (Shakespeare in the Square)
Closed 2h 30m
A Midsummer Night's Dream (Shakespeare in the Square)
80%
80%
(35 Ratings)
Positive
83%
Mixed
17%
Negative
0%
Members say
Entertaining, Clever, Funny, Quirky, Great acting

About the Show

Shakespeare in the Square presents a stripped-down, food-inspired take on Shakespeare's classic comedy of desperate lovers, would-be tragedians, and  meddling fairies.

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Critic Reviews (3)

BroadwayWorld
August 14th, 2018

"The most fun you will have at any Shakespearean production...This production is so well rounded as a whole. From the brilliant use of food to how each actor brings such versatility to the stage and such nuance to their characters, the hard work of this entire process is seen from beginning to end...Other great moments can be seen in the unique way the direction and acting come together to create this special production...It will be easy enough to fall in love with this production."
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Theatre is Easy
August 13th, 2018

“This ‘Midsummer’ is far from normal...The big scene-stealer is a tangerine...I’m not sure why it’s food that emerges as the untidy central metaphor...There's no clear pattern in how and why the food shows up...Under Hasse’s inventive but often manic direction, the six actors form a cohesive ensemble...A few performances charge through the text too hammily at the expense of clarity...It’s easy to lose track of the course of true love amidst all that phosphorescent mashed potato.”
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Stage Buddy
August 14th, 2018

“A messy and innovative version of a favorite Shakespeare comedy. If you like strong physical comedy, fresh takes on classics, and a slight risk of noodles in the hair, you'll be surprised and delighted...Each actor had shining moments individually, but what is most striking...is how the ensemble comes together...And there's the food...The transitions are tight and exciting, the classic lines we've heard before sound new...This show is a breath of fresh air and a genuine pleasure!”
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