'A Midsummer Nights Dream' at New World Repertory

New World Repertory Theater Begins Sixth Season With
William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

 
WHAT: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare. This rollicking roll through the forest includes wild fairies and mixed-up lovers, all with the modern twist that made last season’s “Hamlet Remix’d” so popular. Directed by Jean Gottlieb, the show runs about two hours with one intermission.
 
WHEN:  “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens Saturday, October 11, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
(reception preceding)
Preview on Friday, October 10, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Closes on Saturday, November 8, 2008
Runs Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m.
Added 10 a.m. school matinee on Friday, October 17
 
WHERE:  New World Repertory Theater, 923 Curtiss St. in Downers Grove, IL Handicapped accessible with chair lift, with street and lot parking availability.  The Metra line from downtown Chicago is the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Suburban Chicago to Aurora - Main St. Downers Grove stop.
 
TICKETS:  Publish this number:  630-663-1489, www.newworldrep.org   
$20 for adults
$15 for seniors and students, and for each ticket in groups of ten or more
$12 matinees on Sundays
$10 for preview, and for school matinee on October 17, 10 a.m. (10/17 free for
chaperones)
 
CAST: Emily Carlson (Helena), Patrick Doolan (Demetrius), Rob Grabowski (Peter Quince), Will Hare (Bottom), Jeff Harris (Egeus/Snug), Stephanie Limesand (Hermia), Maggie Clennon Reberg (Hippolyta/Titania), Rocco Renda (Starveling/Mustardseed), Jeff Taylor (Snout), Patrick Tierney (Flute/Cobweb), Matt Tucker (Theseus/Oberon), Tom Wells (Puck), Conor Woods (Lysander); and featuring the young performers Blythe Gilio (Peaseblossom), Sam Gottlieb (Nightshade) and Natasha Prosek (Moth).
 
CREW: Jean Gottlieb (Director), Alison Henderson (Producer), Jennifer Aparicio (Stage Manager), CAl Turner (Lighting Design), Rocco Renda (Costume Design), and Jenny Inglis (Assistant Director).