GroundUp Theatre Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

GroundUp Theatre will reimagine A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare’s beloved story, as a Mardi Gras bash. GroundUp Theatre’s founding artistic director Sabrina Lloyd and company member Don Johnson, along with Devin Brain, a member of the Hypocrites, will codirect. Each director will take the helm of a different world as Lloyd’s Goth rock lovers rebel against their Baptist preacher father, Johnson’s fairies employ hoodoo charms of alligator feet and graveyard dust, and Brain’s star-struck mechanicals take a darker turn.

This family-friendly, 90-minute version of the Bard's text is a great introduction to Shakespeare, as well as a fun revisit to this classic favorite. All performances are free in the park. Bring a picnic and a blanket. Donations will be appreciated.

When/Where
June 25, 26: Ravenswood Manor Park (4626 Manor Ave) @ 5:30 p.m.
July 9, 10: Skinner Park (1331 W Monroe) @ 5:30 p.m.
July 16, 17: Touhy Park (7348 N Paulina) @ 5:30 p.m.
July 23: Moran Park (5727 S Racine) @ 2:00 p.m.
July 24: Nichols Park (1355 E 53rd St) @ 4:00 p.m.
July 30, 31: Pulaski Park (1419 W Blackhawk) @ 2:00 p.m.
August 6, 7: Winnemac Park (5100 N Leavitt) @ 5:30 p.m.
August 7: Ravenswood Manor (4626 Manor Ave) @ 12:00 p.m.

Visit the GroundUp Theatre Web site for more information.