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A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer
Night's Dream

July 20 – August 22, 2010

Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre

by William Shakespeare
Music by Mark Bennett and
Felix Mendelssohn
Directed by Christopher Ashley

In a Victorian Court of rules and constraints, Hermia is facing the threat of an arranged marriage. When she and her forbidden lover escape into the forest, her jilted fiancé follows in hot pursuit. But the woods and its mischievous fairies have their own surprises, and the lovers soon find themselves in a world turned upside-down — literally. When the heart’s desires are so strong, not even the laws of gravity can keep them down.

Experience the weightlessness of true love this summer in Shakespeare's classic story, revitalized in a world filled with an onstage orchestra, aerial acrobatics, puppetry and more.

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Ticket Prices: $31 - $66

Run Time: Approximately 123 minutes with a 15-minute intermission

Co-Sponsors: California Bank and Trust
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Christopher Ashley

Christopher Ashley Director


As Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, Mr. Ashley helmed the A Dram of Drummhicit, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Restoration and the acclaimed musicals Xanadu and Memphis. The latter recently transferred to Broadway, earning four 2010 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, as well as a Best Director nomination for Ashley. Additional Broadway credits include Xanadu, All Shook Up and The Rocky Horror Show (Tony nomination).
Know Before You GoLearn more about A Midsummer Night's Dream and discover the inspiration of the creative team with behind-the-scenes stories and background information.
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San Diego Youth Symphony Collaboration

La Jolla Playhouse has formed a partnership with the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory (SDYS) to offer current students and recent alumni an internship opportunity in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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  • (l-r) J. Smith-Cameron as "Helena," Seán Mahon as "Demetrius" and Tim Hopper as "Lysander" in La Jolla Playhouse's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Photo by Craig Schwartz.
  • (l-r) Tatyana Petruk as "Fairy/Aerialist," Lucas Caleb Rooney as "Bottom" and Charlayne Woodard as "Titania" in La Jolla Playhouse's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Photo by Craig Schwartz.
  • Charlayne Woodard as "Hippolyta" and Daniel Oreskes as "Theseus" (front) with the cast of La Jolla Playhouse's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Photo by Craig Schwartz.
  • (l-r) Christopher Douglas Reed as "Flute," Matthew Patrick Davis as "Snout" and Lucas Caleb Rooney as "Bottom" in La Jolla Playhouse's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Photo by Craig Schwartz.
  • Charlayne Woodard (above, center) as "Titania" with her fairies in La Jolla Playhouse's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Photo by Craig Schwartz.
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream Set Design by Neil Patel.
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream Costume Design by David Woolard.
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream Costume Design by David Woolard.
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream Costume Design by David Woolard.
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream Costume Design by David Woolard.
Union-Tribune

"Gravity’s Rainbow: Christopher Ashley’s fevered ‘Dream’ is grounded in that ‘floaty’ feeling known as love"
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Wall Street Journal

"Midsummer Nights’ Mutants"
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North County Times

"Playhouse Plans Topsy-Turvy Midsummer Night’s Dream"
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La Jolla Light

"Music Makes Magic in Playhouse’s Midsummer"
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Playbill

"Woodard, Cameron, Moran and McMurtry to Star in La Jolla's A Midsummer Night's Dream"
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A Midsummer Night's Dream Blog Topics
The Artist’s Journey: Anthony Luciano

The Artist’s Journey will provide an insider look at the creation of a production, from first rehearsal to opening night, through the eyes of one of the show’s key players. This series features A Midsummer Night's Dream's Anthony Luciano

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