A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream logo
A Midsummer Night's Dream logo
A Midsummer Night's Dream logo
February 17 - March 5, 2023

by William Shakespeare

Co-Directed by Jared Sheldon and Sara BenBella

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM was 'Lou Recommended'!

On a Midsummer’s night, four young lovers find themselves wrapped in the dream-like arms of an enchanted forest where sprites lurk and fairies rule. While a feuding Fairy King and Queen are at war, their paths are crossed by Bottom, Quince and their friends presenting a play within a play. Chief mischief-maker Puck is on-hand to ensure that the course of true love is anything but smooth, and games of fantasy, love and dreams ensue in Shakespeare’s most beguiling comedy.

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2pm

Prairie Lakes Theater
515 E. Thacker StreetDes Plaines, IL 60016

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM was 'Lou Recommended'!

On a Midsummer’s night, four young lovers find themselves wrapped in the dream-like arms of an enchanted forest where sprites lurk and fairies rule. While a feuding Fairy King and Queen are at war, their paths are crossed by Bottom, Quince and their friends presenting a play within a play. Chief mischief-maker Puck is on-hand to ensure that the course of true love is anything but smooth, and games of fantasy, love and dreams ensue in Shakespeare’s most beguiling comedy.

Cast

  • Titania/Theseus Katherine Abel
  • Oberon/Hippolyta Mia Hilt
  • Demetrius RJ Cecott
  • Lysander Cee Scallen
  • Hermia Lili Galluzzo
  • Helena Alyssa Frewen
  • Puck Madeline Logan
  • Bottom Reilly O'Connell
  • Peter Quince/Mustardseed Rachael Ann Smith
  • Egeus/Snout Jason LaCombe
  • Snug/Peaceblossom Kelly Jacqueline
  • Starveling/Cobweb Sarah Franzel
  • Francis Flute/Moth Taylor McWilliams-Woods
  • Thistle/Understudy Annika Whetstone
  • Wormwood/Understudy Daria Koon

Creative

  • Co-Director Jared Sheldon
  • Co-Director/Movement Choreographer Sara BenBella
  • Intimacy & Violence Choreographer Kate Lass
  • Scenic Design Eric Luchen
  • Costume Design Jessi Rodriguez
  • Assistant Costume Designer Martha Shuford
  • Lighting/Sound Design Kurt Ottinger
  • Prop Design/Scenic Styling Ray Mindas
  • Hair and Wig Design Roberto Puig
  • Carpenter Josiah Tennent
  • Stage Manager Erin Versosky
  • Producer Heather Benveniste
  • Producer Debbie Szczesniak