A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Shakespeare’s classic comedy painted in colors like never before. Four lovers escape the confines of the city to a forest ruled by battling fairies. A royal wedding is prepared after a brutal war, and an amateur troupe rehearses a play after a long day of work. As these worlds intertwine in delightful chaos, characters navigate truths and illusions about who they are and what they value. Though arguably Shakespeare’s best-known comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream asks us to consider profound questions about the nature of love and art. ESC’s Midsummer thwarts conventions of gender and traditional setting so that our audience can immerse themselves in the poetry and wildness of the storytelling. The production utilizes innovative theatrical techniques to literally paint our scenes and actors in bold colors as the story unfolds.