Photo credit: Tom McGrath, TCMcG Photography
Love’s Labour’s Lost
by William Shakespeare
Midsommer Flight
June 27 – August 3, 2025
Performed outdoors in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Night Out in the Parks at
Chicago Women’s Park and Garden, Gross Park, Kelvyn Park, Winnemac Park, Nichols Park, and Touhy Park
Reviews
“A good reason to spend a couple hours in the park, savoring the light silliness and sturdy performances…. It’s ridiculous, but Wolf’s cast commits while also slyly letting us in on how much they know it’s absurd.” RECOMMENDED.
Chicago Reader, 07.02.2025
“A delightful, frolicking farce. The players, under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Beth Wolf, bring this romantic comedy to life in the best way – engaging, accessible, and whimsical. Shakespeare in the parks is a summer tradition, and there is no better way to spend a sultry evening than with Midsommer Flight’s all-together entertaining production.” RECOMMENDED.
Chicago Theatre Review, 07.06.2025
“An undaunted and jubilant performance…A silly romantic comedy…Midsommer’s ebullient take on Shakespeare matched the surroundings perfectly….This is the Shakespeare I want to see on a cool summer evening…If you’re looking for tragedy, turn on the news; if it’s a fun night in the park that you’re after, you’ll find it in Midsommer Flight’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost.””
RECOMMENDED.
NewCity Stage, 07.24.2025
“Charming and intelligent…tautly directed by Founding Artistic Director Beth Wolf. … The cast work seamlessly together.” HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Splash Magazine, 07.07.2025
Cast and Crew
Cast: Travis Ascione, Brandon Beach, Dane Brandon, Vanessa Copeland, Michael Girts, Jessica Goforth, Juliet Kang Huneke, Barry Irving, Danielle Kerr, Drew Longo, Lydia Moss, Joshua Pennington, Hayley Rice, Ruby Sevcik, Travis Shanahan.
Understudies: Dakotah Brown, Triniti Cruz, Henry DelBello, Dana Macel, Payton Nesci, Ahlora Victoria.
Production Staff: Beth Wolf* (Director), Hailey Piorek (Stage Manager), Ebby Offord* (Assistant Director), Elliott Puckette (Assistant Stage Manager), Kristina Gramillo (Production Manager), Francesca Butera (Box Office Manager), Sammi Grant (Vocal Coach), Meredith Ernst Maryfield* (Text Coach), Jack Morsovillo* (Composer/Music Director), Isa Noe (Prop and Scenic Designer), Rachel Sypniewski (Costume Designer), Sheryl Williams (Intimacy Director)
Beth Wolf 