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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

by William Shakespeare
Midsommer Flight
July 15 – August 22, 2022

#1 Top Rated Play on Theatre in Chicago, August 2022

Performed outdoors at Lincoln Park, Gross Park, Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens, Lake Meadows Park, and Touhy Park
In partnership with the Chicago Park District and Night Out in the Parks
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Reviews

“On the night I attended, the crowd, close to 100 people by my estimation and incredibly engaged, was compelling proof that free summer Shakespeare continues to bring communities together around art that stands the test of time. The reason it stands the test of time? Strong, diverse casting by casting director Karissa Murrell Myers and accessible, entertaining interpretation by director and company founder Beth Wolf. The large cast masterfully employs modern body language and vocal intonation to convey the meaning behind Shakespeare’s prose, helping the audience toward a more intuitive and visceral experience, rather than an overly intellectual head-scratcher.”
RECOMMENDED
Chicago Reader, 07.20.2022

“What a delight it is to sit on the grass and watch this talented, diverse troupe of actors perform one of Shakespeare’s most popular and accessible comedies… under the sure hand of founding artistic director Beth Wolf.”
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
NewCity Stage, 07.29.2022

“Midsommer Flight’s production of this old favorite was particularly enchanting. Their mission is evident in its delightfully diverse cast and their success eminently warranted by their talent and craft….Director/Founder Beth Wolf has brought Midsommer Flight triumphantly through a decade of productions.”
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
BuzzCenterStage, 07.31.2022

“A special treat and beyond similar stage fare…an excellent free production of Shakespeare’s magical, musical rom-com in five Chicago city parks this summer….Beth Wolf’s sharp direction, talented cast and script adaptation brings Dream in at about 100 minutes with no intermission.”
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Third Coast Review, 07.19.2022

“Under the direction of Beth Wolf, the production is lean (running just a bit over ninety minutes), large, and altogether the stuff of a wonderful summer night out in Chicago’s parks.”
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Talkin’Broadway, 07.16.2022

“A modern spin on annunciation and gesture add just a light touch of irony to Shakespeare’s archaisms, which, in this writer’s opinion, works in the play’s favor….Fun and free, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a nice break from weighty things. If you want to laugh at someone, or yourself, or your lofty-headed former self, this may assist you.”
RECOMMENDED
Picture This Post, 08.16.2022

Cast and Crew

Cast: Richard Eisloeffel (Lysander), Meredith Ernst (Titania/Hippolyta), Barry Irving (Quince/Egeus) Koshie Mills (Helena), Jack Morsovillo (Bottom), Ebby Offord (Puck), Joshua Pennington (Oberon/Theseus), Elizabeth McAnulty Quilter (Snout/Mustardseed; u/s Puck), Rocco Renda (u/s Quince/Egeus; u/s Bottom), Myah Seay (u/s Helena; u/s Starveling/Peaseblossom), Manny Sevilla (Demetrius), Travis Shanahan (Flute/Moth), Hannah Mary Simpson (Snug/Cobweb; u/s Titania), Martin Tebo (u/s Demetrius; u/s Snout/Mustardseed; u/s Snug/Cobweb), Alice Wu (Hermia), Kat Zheng (Starveling/Peaseblossom; u/s Hermia), Cameron Nalley (u/s Lysander, u/s Flute/Moth)

Production Staff: Beth Wolf (Director, Producing Artistic Director), Nina Castillo-D’Angier (Scenic/Props Designer), Justin Cavazos (Composer/Music Director), Devin Christor (Assistant Director), Giselle Durand (Season Production Manager), Lane Anthony Flores (Text Coach), Hazel Marie Flowers-McCabe (Stage Manager), Amy Malcom (vocal coach), Karissa Murrell Myers (Casting Director), Chris Smith (Fight Director), Lily Grace Walls (costume designer), Maureen Yasko (Intimacy Director), and Anna Zaczek (Assistant Stage Manager)