A Midsummer Night’s Dream

by William Shakespeare

at the Armory Performing Arts Center
300 Strong St., Brighton, CO 80601

May 3/4 & 10/11
Friday Shows: 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Shows: 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

  • Please note, there are no refunds or exchanges
  • Advance tickets (available online up until one hour before showtime): $18 for Students/Seniors, $20 for Adults
  • Door tickets (available starting 30 minutes before showtime, subject to availability): $23 for Students/Seniors, $25 for Adults

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a comedic play written by William Shakespeare around 1595-1596. The play unfolds in the mythical and magical realm of Athens and the enchanted forest. It involves a complex web of interwoven plots centered around the themes of love and its capricious nature. The narrative follows four young lovers, Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius, and Helena, whose romantic entanglements become further complicated by the interference of Oberon and Puck, the king and mischievous sprite of the fairy world. Additionally, the play features a group of amateur actors led by the comically inept Bottom, who unwittingly become entwined in the magical mischief. As the characters find themselves in a whimsical and dreamlike state, the play explores the unpredictable and irrational aspects of love, the boundary between reality and fantasy, and the humorous nature of human folly. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is celebrated for its blend of enchanting poetry, witty humor, and exploration of the complexities of romantic relationships.

Cast

Samara Attridge – Mustardseed / Philostrate
Greer Caldwell – Snout / The Wall
Bill Diggle – Oberon
Rachel Graham – Puck
Jennifer Grahnquist – Hippolyta
Kris Graves – Snug / The Lion
Carley Hutson – Moth
Alex Jacobsen – Cobweb / Puck U/S
Rick Long – Robin Starveling / Moonshine
Adam Luhrs – Peter Quince
Aspen McCart – Hermia
Abby McInerney – Peaseblossom
Daniel Mothershed – Theseus
Wes Munsil – Egeus
Chase Ralston – Francis Flute / Thisby
Charlie Schmidt – Bottom / Pyramus
Dallas Slankard – Helena
Tyler Strickland – Demetrius
Sam Werkema – Lysander
Jordann Zbylski – Titania

Creative / Production Team

Kelly Van Oosbree – Co-Director
Jeffrey Parker – Co-Director
Terri Fong-Schmidt – Costume Designer
Brett Maughan – Lighting Designer
Brian Mallgrave – Scenic Designer
Kristina Bobrowski – Stage Manager

Platte Valley Players

(720) 263-2878
pvptheatre@gmail.com

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Where We Perform

All Platte Valley Players performances, unless otherwise noted on the show page, take place at:

The Armory Performing Arts Center
300 Strong St.
Brighton, CO 80601