### Event Description: A Midsummer Night's Dream at Hedgerow Theatre Company

**Event Title:** A Midsummer Night's Dream

**Produced By:** Hedgerow Theatre Company in partnership with Mauckingbird Theatre Company

**Playwright:** William Shakespeare

**Director:** Peter Reynolds

**Dates:** July 24 - August 11

**Location:** Hedgerow Theatre

**Event Overview:**
Hedgerow Theatre Company, in collaboration with Mauckingbird Theatre Company, presents a modern reimagining of William Shakespeare’s classic play, *A Midsummer Night’s Dream*. Set in an elite boarding school in Athens, this contemporary adaptation explores the tangled web of young love among four students. Hermia is pressured by her father to marry Demetrius, but she loves Lysander, a fellow student. Meanwhile, Helena, Hermia's best friend, is infatuated with Demetrius. The story unfolds as the four students venture into a magical forest filled with mischievous fairies and enchanting visions, leading to mayhem and unexpected discoveries.

**Runtime:** Approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.

**Special Events:**
- **Previews:** July 24 & 25 at 7 PM
- **Opening Night:** July 26 at 7 PM (includes post-performance reception)
- **Happy Hour:** Thursday, August 1 at 6 PM (7 PM curtain)
- **PRIDE Nights:** August 2 & 9 at 7 PM (includes post-show cast interaction)
- **Audio-described Performance:** August 10 at 2 PM (sensory tour and pre-show notes at 1:15 PM)
- **Relaxed Performance:** August 10 at 2 PM (sensory tour and pre-show notes at 1:15 PM)

**Cast:**
- Alisia Alvarez as MOTH
- August Hakvaag as BOTTOM
- Brandon Tyler as DEMETRIUS
- Craig Storrod as THESEUS
- Elliot Colahan as FLUTE
- James Maloney as HELENA
- Jia Weingard as SNOUT
- Juliette Nero Eddings as PUCK
- Kaitlyn Cheng as HIPPOLYTA
- Katy Robinson as LYSANDER
- Kevin Lara as SNUG THE JOINER
- Lane LaVonne as MUSTARDSEED
- Madelin Madamba as QUINCE
- Matt Tallman as EGEUS
- Mersha Wambua as COBWEB
- Michael Kozloski as STARVELING
- Niambi Fetlow as TITANIA
- Nicole Lawrie as HERMIA
- Vanessa Sterling as OBERON
- Yana Vilchynskaya as PEASEBLOSSOM

**Production Team:**
- **Costume Designer:** Rebecca Kanach
- **Lighting Designer:** Lily Fossner
- **Scenic Designer:** Andrew Laine
- **Production Manager:** Kate Fossner
- **Costume Shop Manager:** Elizabeth Hanson

**Accessibility:**
For details on accessible accommodations, please inquire with the box office if you have specific needs.

**Tickets:**
Tickets are available for purchase. Don't miss this unique and magical theatrical experience!

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