JULY 2010

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A Midsummer Night's Dream
By William Shakespeare
Directed By Elizabeth Nearing

Perhaps the most celebrated comedy penned by William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream has been and will certainly remain an audience favorite. But beyond its reputation, the play is a stunning comic masterpiece, a spectacular voyage through fantasy, love, and farce. The story tracks the intertwined lives of four reckless Athenian lovers, a group of “rude mechanicals” desperate for theatrical success, and the supernatural world of the warring Fairy King and Queen. Bound to please, Midsummer is a plunge into a wild, rich, Shakespearean dream not to be missed.


Richard II
By William Shakespeare
Directed By Natasha Solomon

The politically-charged historical drama of Richard II follows the fall of King Richard of England and the rise of his successor, Henry Bolingbroke, as the two battle for the 13th century English throne. The play weaves together the histories of these two figures with rich poetry and disruptive political themes to create a tapestry like no other in Shakespeare's works. Briefly banned in Shakespeare’s lifetime for hitting too close to home, Richard remains an achingly relevant chronicle, and a captivating glimpse into the rise and fall of kings.