A Midsummer Night's Dream

When Fairies Argue, Everyone Suffers

A Midsummer Night's Dream, the opera, is adapted from William Shakespeare's play by the same name. The classic comedy consists of romantic tangles, brought on by interference from the fairy world, connected to the celebration of the “royal wedding” of Duke Theseus of Athens and the Amazonian queen, Hippolyta. Set in an enchanted woodland, it explores themes of love, betrayal and especially fantasy. Staged in cooperation with the School of Music featuring the KU Symphony Orchestra.

Creative Team

Directed by John Stephens
Conducted by Carolyn Watson
Scenic Design by Kate Smeltzer
Lighting Design by Ann Sitzman
Costume Design by Kelly Vogel
Stage Management by Jenifer Cooper

Cast

Oberon - Zachary Cope
Tytania - Sarah Hennessey
Puck 4/26 & 5/2 - Christian Boudreaux
Puck 4/28 & 5/4 - Sarah Stockton
Theseus - Reno J. Wilson
Hippolyta 4/26 & 5/2 - Sarah Kathryn Curtis
Hippolyta 4/28 & 5/4 - Kelly Southworth
Lysander 4/26 & 5/2 - Anthony Rohr
Lysander 4/28 & 5/4 - Neal Long
Demetrius 4/26 & 5/2 - John Meyer
Demetrius 4/28 & 5/4- Daniel J. Loganbill
Hermia 4/26 & 5/2 - Anna Patterson
Hermia 4/28 & 5/4 - Michaela Mack
Helena 4/26 & 5/2 - Emma Finder
Helena 4/28 & 5/4 - Bethany Dart
Bottom - Evan Edwards
Quince - Winston Sullivan
Flute 4/26 & 5/2 - Kevin Thomas Smith
Flute 4/28 & 5/4 - Brian Sussman
Snug - Kevin Weingarten
Snout - Kang Noh Park
Starveling- William Simpson
Cobweb - Jane Trembley
Mustardseed - Karli Cabrera
Peaseblossom - Victoria Searles
Moth - Shannon Nelson
Fairies - Clara Boyd, Alexis Derritt, Brian Locascio (Oberon cover), and Whitney Wells (Tytania cover)