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'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 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 Read more
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 Read more
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 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. Read more
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 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!.
"A very cute and entertaining production...Benson does an excellent job at bringing this play to life...It is the cast which is easily what makes this particular production worth going to see. Standing out among this talented ensemble is Marcus Watson, who proves to be particularly energetic and versatile in the role of Puck...This was a very playful, colorful, and delightful production of a classic play."
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