Helena (Kim Wong, front) puts her foot down and sets things straight, with Hermia (Betsy Mugavero), Demetrius (Desmond Bing), and Lysander (Adam Wesley Brown, right) looking on. Photo

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Folger Shakespeare Library's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Kicking off Folger Theatre's 2016 commemoration of 400 years of William Shakespeare is one of his most beloved comedies, A Midsummer Night's Dream. On stage from January 26 through March 6, 2016, this hilarious and heartfelt celebration of the follies and foibles of human beings is directed by four-time Helen Hayes Award-winner Aaron Posner. It is performed by an all-star cast, including Holly Twyford as Bottom, Eric Hissom as Oberon, Caroline Stefanie Clay as Titania, and Erin Weaver as a mischievous Puck. Tickets are available online at www.folger.edu/theatre or by calling the Folger Box Office at (202) 544-7077.