A Midsummer Night's Dream (Frog & Peach)

See it if you've enjoyed Frog&Peach b4, if you've never seen AMSND b4, you've enjoyed Mechanicals shenanigans b4, if Shakespeare is on your 2 do list

Don't see it if less than perfect elocution, blocking, character development, costuming, staging, or a community theatre vibe would prevent your enjoyment

See it if you have not seen Midsummer in a while and want to enjoy the beautiful language. This company uses exquisite diction. a few wonderful actors

Don't see it if you want magic and fantasy. Some of the interpretations are just odd. I like that they are definite but disagree with some of the choices

See it if you like Shakespeare and enjoy seeing a classic play done with energy and excitement, creativity and curious choice. Loved the costumes too!

Don't see it if you don't like Shakespeare nor one with less-than-classic production values. The great bard should be played for everyone!.

See it if Die-hard Bard fans are in for some chuckles, especially from the experienced band of "Mechanicals" that steal the show w/ Pyramus & Thisbe!!

Don't see it if IF you are a stickler for appropriate vocal volume, 1 of the veterans thought he was performing in Central Park. A bit prudish costuming 2??

See it if you want to support an enthusiastic company's efforts; you enjoy Shakespeare; you'll enjoy a stripped down version of a classic.

Don't see it if you only enjoy Shakespeare when it's performed by the RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company) or the equivalent.

Also I enjoyed the production.Staging was inventive &interesting. It would probably get a higher rating if I hadn't seen better productions.
Acting was uneven. Nobody would mistake anyone for a member of the RSC. Some cast members were AWFUL. Others didn't seem as if the Bard was their normal bill of fare but were still quite good. IMO, the best performance was that by Amy Frances Quint (Titania.) Other good performances were given by Bottom (Kevin Hauver) Edan Jacob Levy (Lysander) Marcus Watson (Puck), & Helena (Bess Miller) who didn't come across as Athenian, but was still very compelling. Erick Gonzalez (Oberon)'s presence was striking; his movements excellent , but his diction just wasn't. If I hadn't already known the words, it would have been difficult to follow.
All and all, a pleasant evening.... Read more Read less

See it if You like Shakespeare and you enjoy a fairly middle-of-the road, not-very-ambitious take on it.

Don't see it if You're afraid of lions.

See it if Don't. If it's your first Shakespeare you'll think you dont "get it" & wont go to another, if not you'll just be plagued by why it was

Don't see it if Performed/directed/costumed that way. As soon as a certain actor stepped out I realized I'd seen a former production of theirs of the Bard &

Also Left at intermission then too. Whoever is directing & producing seems lost (& overwhelmed) by what the (beautiful) dialogue requires. Its like theyre acting in a vacuum-not in reality- so little works. I hate to be so harsh, but when you mess up Shakespeare, audiences unfamiliar will never go to another, if you wreck another playwright's work, the same effect isn't triggered.... Read more Read less

See it if you’re a strong supporter of The Sheen and don’t mind seeing a great play performed by a group of actors that need more training.

Don't see it if you value your time. I left during intermission.

See it if you like Shakespeare. It is a different take on a classic

Don't see it if you are looking for lots of scenery changes and if you really dislike Shakespeare.

See it if You like AMND and want a generally fast-paced version. This is modern dress, bare bones, stylized set. Cast was energetic. Puck was good.

Don't see it if Like the bard pure or expect the actors will help you understand what’s being said. I know this play & it never enchanted. 2nd act better

Also Saw this in the black box theater of the Sheen Center in early Feb, 2018... Read more Read less

See it if You like accessible and funny Shakespeare. The actors are charming.

Don't see it if You want elaborate production values. This is Shakepeare on a budget.

See it if you’ve never seen A Midsummer and want to watch a conventional interpretation and modern dress staging on a budget

Don't see it if you don’t enjoy awkward theater; want to be surprised

Also Reminded me of The Drilling Company’s productions

See it if you love everything Shakespearean and couldn't near to miss one of his shows.

Don't see it if you find some of Shakespearean literature to be over the top. Also, don't see if you don't enjoy slapstick humor.

See it if you prefer your Shakespeare plays traditional.

Don't see it if you prefer updated, modern interpretations.

See it if You can never get enough Shakespeare and appreciate a wonderful theater company with good actors who love their work;

Don't see it if If you don't like Shakespeare plays and can't think and appreciate the classics.

See it if You like typical black box productions and a slightly comical rendition of the classic. Acting was amazing mixed with one or two misses.

Don't see it if You're expecting a strict classic or totally reinvention of Midsummer night's dream. This is neither.

See it if You're looking for a fun evening with one of Shakespeare's light comedies. Inventively produced with minimum sets and costumes.

Don't see it if You prefer your Shakespeare at the Globe, or in the movies.

Also Charming and slightly uneven, there was nary a dull moment. All were very good, but Bess Miller, Marcus Watson Kevin Hauver and Chad Sheveland were outstanding,... Read more Read less

See it if You like Shakespeare, but aren’t looking for the most serious adaptation.

Don't see it if You’re looking for stellar acting.

See it if love shakespeare - it is well done

Don't see it if you do not like shakespeare or this play

See it if You know someone in the cast and you want to support their work.

Don't see it if You like Midsummer Night’s Dream or have ever seen another performance thereof.

Also While not my favorite Shakespearean play, this is one I know well, so it was glaringly obvious to me that the cast had no connection to the words they were saying, or to one another on stage. I would like to say the costume design saved it, but the only costume idea I’d not seen in several other productions was the choice to dress Hermia as a widow. This seemed to be a case of largely inexperienced actors, who were proud of themselves for saying all of the words (which they didn’t necessarily do in the right order) working with a director who didn’t know how to use the space, create a stage picture, or remind the actors to make sure they are properly lit during their scenes.... Read more Read less

See it if you want a fun, colorful revival with enchanting characters.

Don't see it if you don't like Shakespeare.

See it if you love Shakespeare and supporting ambitious young productions.

Don't see it if you have never seen live Shakespeare plays before or if you have old fashioned tastes for staged productions.

Also Some of the actors were incredible! Notably, Oberon and Bottom were well performed and well received. Others were less exciting unfortunately. Hermia repeatedly seemed to lose track of her lines and those she remembered were delivered in an almost fearful way as if she needed a little more rehearsal time. Helena spent most of the second act with a borderline wardrobe malfunction which was distracting though the actor herself was engaging through out her role. The staging and scenery were basic and understated which I believe is appropriate for the show.... Read more Read less

See it if you like Shakespeare and you like to laugh.

Don't see it if you want a serious play and don't like intimate theater settings.

See it if you want to see a light, fun production of AMND and get the general gist of the play/feeling.

Don't see it if you're looking for high production quality particularly in terms of set/sound/costumes, or consistent acting from everyone.

Also 2nd act was better than first - the Mechanical's play was hilarious and probably the highlight of the show.... Read more Read less

See it if You like Shakespearean comedies that are well presented.

Don't see it if You hate good theater.