Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks
A Midsummer Night's Dream
July 18
August 17, 2014
FREE FOR ALL
Touring to neighborhood parks across the city
by William Shakespeare
directed and adapted by David H. Bell
July 18
August 17, 2014
FREE FOR ALL
Touring to neighborhood parks across the city
by William Shakespeare
directed and adapted by David H. Bell
Back by citywide demand! Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks returns this summer and brings William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, FREE FOR ALL, to 18 neighborhood parks across Chicago. As in previous years, a specially equipped truck will roll into each park, a stage will unfold, and a company of professional actors will share the delight of Shakespeare with families and neighbors of all ages. In this popular Shakespearean comedy, a quartet of mismatched lovers, a gaggle of hapless actors and mischievous sprites cross paths with the king and queen of the fairies, entangled in their own domestic dispute. Audiences will be transported to a wondrous wood brimming with paramours and possibilities where the inexplicable magic of falling in love—and the marvel of waking up from the sweetest of dreams—is discovered. Director David H. Bell has adapted this Shakespeare favorite into an acrobatic and riotously entertaining version of the play. Touring to parks across the City, the free Shakespeare performances activate neighborhoods, attract families, break down barriers and build community partnerships.
Now in its third season, Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks is one of the city's most celebrated summer traditions.
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Creative Team
David H. Bell Director
Scott Davis Scenic Designer
Melissa Torchia Costume Designer
Ethan Deppe Composer and Sound Designer
Melissa Veal Wig and Make-up designer
Angela M. Adams Production Stage Manager
Ross Lehman Verse Coach
Cast
Bernard Balbot Bottom
Amanda Catania Helena
Justin Cornwell Starveling/Fairy
Tiffany Yvonne Cox Hermia
Wesley Truman Daniel Flute/Fairy
Max Fabian Snout/Fairy
Michael Finley Snug/Fairy
Don Forston Egeus/Quince
Ryan Hallahan Demetrius
Nathan M. Hosner Oberon/Theseus
Ryan Imhoff Lysander
Steven Lee Johnson Puck/Philostrate
Lanise Antoine Shelley Hippolyta/Titania