A Midsummer Night's Dream at Sonoma State University

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” By William Shakespeare / Directed by Paul Draper

One of Shakespeare’s most enchanting, comical and inspiring plays explores confusing twists of love, rivalry and dislocation. Taking a contemporary approach the production asks “Where in contemporary America do we see hobgoblins and fairies? Who is dreaming in Shakespeare's Midsummer night? And will the course of true love ever, at last, run smooth?“

 This play of multiple transformations reunites Paul Draper (director), Rob Hamilton (sets), Robyn Spencer (costumes), John Connole (lights/projections), Nancy Lyons (choreography) and award-winning guitarist Alex de Grassi (music composition) for this remounting of the memorable 1998 SSU production.

Director Paul Draper, members of the creative team and cast members from both the 1998 and 2011 versions of this production "A Midsummer Night's Dream" will participate in a special event to discuss changes in the contemporary landscape since the original SSU production was mounted. The panel will reflect on the 1998 and how world events, relationships, technology, social networking and politics are reflected in the current production.

Thu,Nov 3 @ 7:30
Fri, Nov 4 @ 10:00 a.m.
Sat, Nov 5 @ 7:30
Sun Nov 6 @ 2:00
Tue, Nov 8 @ 7:30
Wed, Nov 9 @ 6:30
Thu, Nov 10 @ 7:30
Sat, Nov 12 @ 7:30

Prices: $9 - $16
SSU Faculty and Staff are FREE
Call box office for group and family rates

Faculty & Staff Night /ASL Interpreted
Pre-show talk begins at 5:00pm. A light meal, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase in the lobby at 5:30pm.
Special student matinee! Call 664-2325 for more info