Short Shakespeare!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
SATURDAYS 11:00 A.M. & 2:00 P.M.
February 3
March 10, 2018
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
adapted & directed by Jess McLeod
Touring Chicago schools through March 23
The Play
On Saturdays this winter, our new, third theater, The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, is home to a smartly abridged, 75-minute production that promises to cast its spell on audience members from ages 9 to 99. Director Jess McLeod has crafted a Midsummer that celebrates the magic conjured by the chance meetings of characters from different walks of life. Join in the merriment as four young lovers set out for the forest, where an amateur theater troupe is rehearsing. But when the Fairy Court discovers mortals in their midst, mischief ensues until dawn. Following each performance, you are invited to stay for a discussion with the entire cast and to mingle with them in the lobby. Start your weekend with an enchanting visit to a realm where love wins—every time.
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The Story
Four young lovers set out for the forest, where an amateur theater troupe is rehearsing a play. When the Fairy Court joins in, mischief and hilarity ensue until dawn.
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A Conversation with the Director
Director of Education Marilyn Halperin talked with CST’s guest artist, Director Jess McLeod, about her thoughts on A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
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Access Shakespeare
CST looks to provide the best possible seats and service to make our facilities and performances accessible to all patrons.
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The Players
Creative Team
Jess McLeod Adapter/Director
Lauren Nigri Scenic Designer
Izumi Inaba Costume Designer
Greg Hofmann Lighting Designer
Mikhail Fiksel Sound Design and Composition
Richard Jarvie Wig and Make-up Designer
Jerry Galante Fight Choreographer
Kathryn Walsh Verse Coach
Héctor Alvarez Assistant Director
Laura Durham Casting
Cast
Adam Wesley Brown Bottom, through March 18
Ally Carey Helena
Christiana Clark Titania/Hippolyta
Richard Costes Snout/Fairy
Lane Anthony Flores Flute/Fairy
Sean Fortunato Oberon/Theseus
Jeremy Peter Johnson Bottom, beginning March 19
Jarrett King Egeus/Quince
Andrew L. Saenz Demetrius
Faith Servant Hermia
Christopher Sheard Lysander
Drew Shirley Starveling
Hannah Starr Snug/Fairy
Travis Turner Puck
Courtney Abbott Understudy
Aurora Adachi-Winter Understudy
Daniel C. Brown Understudy
Jeri Marshall Understudy
Xavier Roe Understudy
Rejinal Simon Understudy
Additional Sponsors
Lead Team Shakespeare Partner
Major Supporters of Team Shakespeare
Additional Perennial Support Funded by
The Malott Family Student Access Fund
Pritzker Foundation Team Shakespeare Fund
The Segal Family Foundation Student Matinee Fund