A Midsummer Night's Dream (The Mobile Unit)

See it if you'd like an accessible, lively, engaging, funny version of MSND. Because of many cuts, helps to know the plot. Many delightful flourishes.

Don't see it if you like your Shakesp traditional. Humor (not emotion) is emphasized. Fun dancing before/after...and snacks! Public's mobile unit delivers.

See it if If you want a bare bones show that is well done.

Don't see it if If you want a big production. An exotic production.

See it if You enjoy Shakespeare done right. Taking only the best moments and cutting it into a tight 90 minutes of hilarity.

Don't see it if You don't like to laugh, have fun, or like your Shakespeare parred down to the best bits.

See it if you’ll take a merry jaunt through an NYC forest w/ Mobile Unit’s favorite jesters (Christopher Ryan Grant! David Ryan Smith!)

Don't see it if you want a Midsummer that’s deep, complex, etc. This holds your attention with one bright, shiny object/punchline after another.

Also A lot of the poetic lines have been cut and the plot seems even more haphazard, but the show’s chock-full of fun details in its costumes, anachronisms, and comic flourishes. All icing and no cake. Still fun!

Even though it's a rowdy and exuberant show, I loved the occasional deadpan delivery from Merritt Janson’s Oberon. David Ryan Smith gets a lot of laughs out of a bit part (Peaseblossom).... Read more Read less

See it if They do a good job of making Shakespeare accessible. Even if you have trouble keeping track of the dialog, give this troupe a chance.

Don't see it if You don't like overacting or whatever you might call it.

See it if you love Shakespeare ( even when it's transported to NYC); you love the Public Theater & it's great outreach company; you want to have fun

Don't see it if you need your Shakespeare straight; don't care to be up close & personal with a rollicking cast of great performers

Also Bubbles, balloons, confetti, raggedy thrift store costumes ...and cookies!
It helps to be familiar with the play because they do change much of it & each actor plays multiple characters... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy Mobile Unit shows, short to the point version of Shakespeare, or want to see delightful & funny script performed by great cast!

Don't see it if you’re not a fan of Shakespeare or his language, or if you don’t like minimal staging and costumes or intimate shows.

See it if Enjoy a lean fast moving light hearted and accessible production of MSD. Have never seen MSD. Enjoy great dialogue and a fun plot.

Don't see it if Want a more complex staging and performance. Want to see the subtleties of MSD explored. Don't like MSD or have seen it many times.

See it if you like quirky Shakespeare on budget, the actors are fresh and give it there all

Don't see it if you don't like being a part of the show cause that's what it feels like!

See it if you would like to watch a diverse and energetic cast tackle a Shakespearean classic, with simpler "DYI" staging and production.

Don't see it if you need ornate sets and elaborate costumes.

See it if You love quirky Shakespeare on a shoestring budget; stellar up-and-coming actors excite you; you need a joyful, feel-good night out.

Don't see it if You already hate Midsummer or Shakespeare. This one’s for the fans.

Also There aren’t many Midsummers nowadays that let the text really shine — the shows get bogged down in gimmicks, magic tricks, and pratfalls — but this production trusts the script, and it’s all the better for it!
Lots has been cut, but the emotion and the laughs are all there. And it never feels rushed!
If you can make it out, and you like Shakespeare even a little bit, this is something that will brighten your week. Try and catch it!... Read more Read less

See it if You like fun riotous Shakespeare,yet still faithful. This moved quickly & remained completely understandable. Likely the best MobileUnit yet

Don't see it if You want Shakespeare 100% sticking to the original, but still check it out anyway, you'll change your mind

Also Wasn't at all hard to follow like past Mobile Units have been. Midsummer is probably one of the best plays for this format. The cast all acts hilariously, especially the actor playing Bottom, and fine serious acting when need be. Better than the recent park production. A bunch of empty seats this early in it's run so get your free tickets soon while it's still easy.... Read more Read less

See it if In an intimate atmosphere, they develop masterfully this classic with a twist

Don't see it if You don't like to be very close to the show, you are almost a part of it!