See William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream April 30-May 4
All showings will be in Gates-Abegglen Theatre
See William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream April 30-May 4
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University Theatre invites audiences to experience William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Lewis Magruder. This production runs from April 30- May 4 in Gates-Abegglen Theatre.
Four young lovers escape to the woods to pursue their dreams of love far away from parental disapproval. What they encounter there is anything but the blissful freedom they seek, for the powerful fairy king is in a lovers' spat with his equally powerful fairy queen. To further complicate matters, a group of (very) amateur actors have chosen these same woods in which to rehearse a play. How one of them ends up with an ass's head is a plot device only Shakespeare could dream up in this, perhaps his most beloved comedy.
All showings will commence at 7:30 P.M. except the closing Sunday performance at 2:00 P.M.
“There are many reasons to feel enchanted by A Midsummer Night’s Dream–hot-headed passions, mischievous pranks, mistaken identities, and the magical woods at night where it all transpires,” explained Magruder. “Still, for all the comic fun, what enchants me most about the play is its enduring theme–the indomitable spirit of love.”
Event Details
- Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Dates: April 30- May 4, 2025
- Venue: Gates-Abegglen Theatre, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University, Oxford OH
- Show Times: All evenings at 7:30 P.M., Sunday closing performance at 2:00 P.M.
Ticket Information
- Tickets or by contacting the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Box Office at 513-529-3200.
- The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Box Office, located in Nellie Craig Walker Hall, is open Monday–Friday, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., for walk-up purchases.
- Season tickets are available, offering a 30% discount for purchasers.
Cast
Theseus, Bennett Ladowitz
Hippolyta, Mallory Stiles
Philostrate, Anna Blasinski
Egeus, Benjamin Jones
Hermia, Hannah Vorderer
Helena, Ingrid Spenn
Demetrius, Teddy Rayhill
Lysander, Sam Vendramin
Bottom, Tod Fish
Quince, Ryan O’Malley
Puck, James Covarrubias
Oberon, Seth Cousin
Titania, Lily Jackett
Mechanicals, Caroline Martin, Avery Smith, Hal Loomis, and Lily Green
Fairies, Celia Weingart, Mallory Garrett, Dani Todd-Harris, and Megan Kercsmar
Understudy/Swing, Lydia Smith
Production
Director: Lewis Magruder
Assistant Director: Max Kaufman
Scene Design: Seth Howard
Costume Design: Lisa Martin-Stuart
Lighting Design: Cassie Mings
Sound Design: Jason Sebastian
Production Manager: Marly Wooster
Stage Manager: Abby Doane
Assistant Stage Manager: Peyton Tietz