The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey continues their 55th season with the popular tradition of an Outdoor Stage production. This year’s production is Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. All performances are on the campus of the College of Saint Elizabeth, the Outdoor Stage, 2 Convent Road, Florham Park, NJ.
This is a great play for summertime. It features an exuberant array of music, dance, and visual surprises. The Director, Bonnie Monte, has a fresh new vision of A Midsummer Night’s Dream that will make this popular play more enchanting than ever. According to press notes, the play is “In a world constructed almost entirely of objects that would normally be on their way to a landfill, her band of fairies transform trash into whimsical treasure.”
Here are seven reasons why you should go see it A Midsummer Night’s Dream:
1. That description I just gave you above of the show!
2. The cast will be superb. You will see Vanessa Morosco as the Fairy Queen, Earl Baker Jr. as Oberon, King of the fairies, and Theseus, Duke of Athens, and Bruce Cromer as Egeus and Peter Quince. Ian Hersey plays Nick Bottom, as Demetrius, Mustardseed, and Francis Flute is Austin Blunk. Also, Nike Kadri will play Helena, Cobweb, and Starveling, Jonathan Finnegan in the roles of Lysander, Moth, and Snout. As Hermia, Peaseblossom, and Snug is Courtney McGowan. Rounding out the cast is Felix Mayes who plays Philostrate and Puck.
3. It is outdoors – how often do you get to bring your own seat (low backed of course) or cushion of your choice to sit on during a show?
4. You can have a pre-show picnic right at your seat or in the grassy area right by the theater.
5. Ticket prices are very reasonable and you don’t have to stand in line all morning to get them:
- $37 each
- Even better, the 30 UNDER 30 program for the 2017 season is in effect. Patrons aged 30 and under can purchase tickets for only $30 with valid ID, subject to availability.
- Even better still are free 18 and under tickets and $15 student rush tickets, which are available 30 minutes prior to each performance, with a valid student ID
6. Parking is free and very convenient.
7. Seeing fine theater under the stars is about as good as it gets in the summer! There is something very magical in being outdoors at night watching a good play.
Convinced? So get your tickets now. The show is running now through July 30, 2017. Call the Box Office at 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org.