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SitW 2022 Season: A Midsummer Night's Dream

From Director, Andie Lerner (she/her): Days before a royal wedding, four young lovers, oppressed by Athenian Law, flee to the forest in search of freedom. The lovers, as well as an amateur acting troupe preparing for the wedding, find themselves trapped in a lovers quarrel between the Fairy Queen, King, and their mischievous servant. As relationships get further entangled, and chaos ensues we see the foolishness of humans and their impossible fight for control on comedic display.

Told by an ensemble of storytellers this production will explore the universality and complexity that has made A Midsummer Nights Dream one of the most popular Shakespeare plays and certainly comedies. In addition, it will investigate the restorative and therapeutic nature of telling stories with a community and why at the most severe times it is vital to tell your story, tell any story, and laugh till you cry!

Content Warnings: Alcohol and drug use, sexual moments

"A Midsummer Nights Dream" Performance Schedule:
Preview Performance: Weds. 8/31 @ 7pm - $18/Adult, $10/Children 12 & under

Full Performance Run: Thurs. 9/1, Fri. 9/2, Sat. 9/3, Sun. 9/4 @7pm $20/Adult, $12/Children 12 & under

Student Matinee: Fri. 9/2 @ 12pm - For student ticket & pricing info please contact Katharine at shakespeareinthewoodsvt@gmail.com .

All performances to be held on the lawn at Northshire Civic Center - Riley Rink at Hunter Park, 410 Hunter Park Rd, Manchester Center, VT 05255. Rain or shine.

*Please note: Seating for Shakespeare in the Woods will be full capacity at our outdoor performance lawn. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination by the date of attendance are required to attend performances to ensure the safety and wellbeing of performers and community members alike. Boosters are encouraged for those eligible under CDC guidelines, but not required. SitW recognizes that public health guidelines may change in the coming months and ask for your patience as we make any necessary safety adjustments. All policies are subject to change at Shakespeare in the Woods' sole discretion and without notice.

Shakespeare in the Woods seeks to deliver a professional caliber celebration of classical text through an unconventional, modern, and socially aware lens, all while embracing Vermont's natural offerings. For information on our entire 2022 season, please visit www.shakespeareinthewoods.com