A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S GAY DREAM Comes to the Studio, Now thru 8/24

Playhouse Technical Director, Sean F. Gray is trying his hand at the Bard this summer with his own adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream. "When I heard the first read I had remind myself that this was an adaptation and that i the original play the couples were not in fact same-sex," said artistic director, Andrew Vonderschmitt, "It just felt organic to the original script and I think makes even more sense than it did before." Whether you like the Bard or not this production is sure to catch your attention from the sexy fairies to the imposing nobles to the mischievous Puck you ca't take your eyes of the stage. This show will prove to be an excellent example of how relevant Shakespeare's words are even today.

by William Shakespeare

Adapted by Sean F. Gray
Director: Sean F. Gray
Run: July 27, 2013 - August 24, 2013
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.

Synopsis:
In this new adaption of Shakespeare's classic comedy there's a twist: Athenian law does not permit gay marriage. Never fear, with the help of the King and Queen of the Fairies, their mischievous servant Puck, and a band of plucky amateur thespians, the fates of two pairs of same-sex lovers take a hilarious course of misplaced affection, and we learn that true love doesn't necessarily have to be only a dream.

Cast:
Puck/Philostrate: Sam Tanng
Changeling/Snug: A.J. Salas
Oberon/Theseus: Cort Huckabone
Titantia/Hippolyta: Laura Clagett
Cobweb/Flute: Alexander Shewchuk
Moth/Snout: 'Phie Mura
Mustardseed/Starvling: Penny De Vera
Peaseblossom/Mechanical: Amara Phelps
Demetrius : J.T. Corzine
Helenus: Charlie Bostick
Quince: Amy P. Welch
Bottom: Joseph Martone
Egeus: Doug Seagraves
Hermia: Angela Griswold
Lysander: Elsbeth Carden

Team:
Set Design: Naomi Kasahara
Light Design: Daniel Bergher
Sound Design: Andrew Vonderschmitt
Costume Design: Donna Fritsche
Makeup Design: Emilie Rose Anselmo

Special dates fore this production:

Pay-what-you-can: Thursday, July 25 @ 8pm

Two-for-one preview: Friday, July 26 @ 8pm

Opening Gala: Saturday, July 27 @ 8pm

Adults are $24.00, seniors $21.00, and Students $14.00.

Tickets are available at www.lbplayhouse.org, or by calling 562-494-1014, option 1.

Long Beach Playhouse is located at 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA, 90804, right across from the Long Beach Recreation golf course. The Playhouse is community-supported theatre with programs and events that cut across age, gender, ethnic, and cultural boundaries.

Performances are 8 p.m. Friday, and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The box office is open Wednesday-Saturday from 3:00-8:00 pm & Sundays from 1:00-2:00 pm on scheduled matinees only. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.lbplayhouse.org or call 562-494-1014.

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