A Midsummer Night's Dream

Theatre Adventure Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream

After a nine-year absence from producing a Shakespeare story, the Thursday Troupe breathes life into A Midsummer Night’s Dream this Fall! Many of our current actors in the Thursday Troupe remember well their previous adventures learning about the famous Bard and his rhythmic language, as well as his outrageous storylines with complicated relationships and plot twists. 

This year’s November production, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, promises to be an exciting experience for audiences. The actors embrace their characters from “the inside out.” Egeus embodies the emotions of a father who feels betrayed by his daughter Hermia.  In contrast, Hermia presents two distinct sides---as the headstrong daughter standing up to her father and the young woman hopelessly in love with Lysander. 

Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, heads the Court with wisdom as well as sympathy toward Hermia’s dilemma. Demetrius also presents various conflicting emotions---as the “chosen one” by Egeus, of which he is proud, but also by the persistent Helena, of which he barely tolerates. Bottom, played by two actors, skillfully uses pantomime as the clown of the story.  And of course, Puck, Oberon, Titania, and several other fairies bring to the story magic, whimsy, and power of another sort. 

Outstanding performances by all of the actors in glorious costumes will create a theatrical production that highlights the strengths and talents of the dedicated Theatre Adventure actors.  Inclusive theater is alive and well in Southern Vermont!