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Written by William Shakespeare
\nDirected by Risa Brainin<\/p>\n

Fri, Jan 23 \u2022 8 pm<\/p>\n

In this rapturous, fresh take on one of Shakespeare\u2019s most popular plays, a mischievous fairy creates chaos for four young lovers and a troupe of amateur actors in an enchanted forest. Bursting with mirth, music, magic, and mayhem, this transformation comes to life with an electric cast of New York-based artists. <\/p>\n

Connect with the artists in a preshow discussion.<\/p>\n

Spotlight on A Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream:<\/p>\n

Artistic Director Kent Gash calls it \u201cthe most popular \u201cROM-COM\u201d of all time!\u201d
\nAudiences will hear Puck\u2019s famous quote, \u201cLord, what fools these mortals be!\u201d
\nThe play centers around four rebellious teenage lovers who run away from home and end up in a wild and uproarious adventure
\nThe Acting Company won the 2003 Tony Award for Excellence in the Theater
\nFounded by Juilliard legends John Houseman and Margot Harley, the company launched careers of Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Rainn Wilson, and more <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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