Set in the enchanted world of ancient Athens and a nearby magical forest, A Midsummer Night’s Dream follows four young lovers whose romantic troubles become even more complicated when they cross paths with a mischievous group of fairies. Hermia loves Lysander, but her father insists that she marry Demetrius, who is pursued by the devoted Helena. When the four escape into the forest, fairy king Oberon and his playful servant Puck interfere with a little magic—and suddenly, everyone seems to be falling in love with the wrong person!
Meanwhile, a group of enthusiastic but hilariously inexperienced actors is rehearsing a play for the Duke’s upcoming wedding. Their plans take an unexpected turn when Puck transforms the head of the overconfident Bottom into that of a donkey, leading the enchanted fairy queen Titania to fall hopelessly in love with him. As mistaken identities, magical mix-ups, and mismatched romances pile up, Puck and Oberon must find a way to set everything right before morning.
Filled with comedy, romance, magic, mistaken identities, and unforgettable characters, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. From feuding fairies and confused young lovers to mischievous magic and a spectacularly disastrous play-within-a-play, the story offers plenty of opportunities for humor, creativity, and imaginative staging. At its heart, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a joyful exploration of love, friendship, imagination, and the wonderfully unpredictable nature of the human heart.
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Genre: Comedy
Written: c. 1595-1596
Based on: Shakespeare drew inspiration from several classical myths, legends, and literary sources, but the play is largely an original story.
A Midsummer Nights Dream
January 15-31, 2027
Venue: Mesa Arts Center 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
Understudy Shows:
Sunday, November 9th at 2:30
Saturday, November 15th at 2:30
Saturday, November 22nd at 7:30 PM
Cast
Addie Jensen: Nun, Sister Mary Patrick (u/s)
Cam Blackwell: Eddie (Red Cast)
Camryn Simone: Deloris Van Cartier (Red Cast), Michelle (Blue Cast)
Charlotte Strayhorne: Sister Mary Theresa
Cornell Reed: Ensemble, TJ (Swing)
Courtnei Carey: Deloris Van Cartier (Blue Cast), Michelle (Red Cast)
David Heap: Monsignor O'Hara
Dawn Gunderson: Mother Superior (Blue Cast)
Devin Baheshone: Eddie (Blue Cast)
Devyn Firestine: Sister Mary Robert (Red Cast)
Elizabeth Eastin: Nun, Ensemble
Hannah Bickerstaff: Nun, Ensemble
Hannah Hutchison: Nun, Ensemble
Jamie Graves: Sister Mary Patrick, Nun (u/s)
Jesus Diaz: Pablo
Jordan Applegate: Sister Mary Lazarus
Justin Fallon: Monsignor O'Hara (u/s), Ernie (Swing)
Lauren South: Nun, Ensemble, Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours (swing)
Lee DeFord: Pope Paul VI, Newscaster
Makenzie Winans: Nun, Sister Mary Lazarus (Swing)
Marlene Gerstman: Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours
Melody Startzell: Nun
Mike Zollars: Joey
Neaja Thomas: Tina, Nun
Randi Jill Condit: Mother Superior (Red Cast)
Semaj Morgan: Ensemble, Joey (u/s)
Stephen Andrews: Ernie
Sydnie Navaho: Sister Mary Robert (Blue Cast)
Tyler Fleck: Curtis
Zane Dupuis: TJ
Crew
Brianna Fallon: Director & Artistic Director
Cheryl Briley: Technical Director
Lorelee Godden: Production Manager
Jacob Anderson: Stage Manager
Kayla Rydalch: Assistant Stage Manager
Ashley Bauer-Webb: Choreographer
Michael Samuel: Music Director
Zach Krenytzky:mScenic Design
Lauren Buzbee: Scenic Painter
Colin Patrick: Costume Design
Lewis Eckman: Properties Design
Brianna Fallon: Sound Design
Rob Littlefield: Lighting Design
Devon Christopher Adams: Photographer