A Midsummer Night’s Dream
An Original, Immersive Adaptation
Written and Directed by Michelle Newman
Saturday, June 28 & Sunday, June 29
9 AM and 11 AM Performances
Shakespeare & Friends presents a family-friendly, original adaptation of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy. This one-hour performance takes you on an interactive journey through Tryon’s beautiful Rogers Park.
This Free Community Event is presented with support from the Polk County Community Foundation.
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Puck: Quinn Terry
Oberon: Aaron Ybarra
Titania: Emily Tucker
Hermia: Lisa Ariola
Helena: Blaine Weiss
Demetrius: Drew Dyer
Lysander: Naroé Palacios Cruz
Bottom: Dakota Mann
Quince/Fairy: Katie Alexander
Flute/Fairy: Darlene Cah
Snout/Fairy: Andy Booth
Soot/Fairy: Jennifer Monterisi
Snug/Fairy: Marianne Carruth
Starveling/Fairy: Sam Craig -
Director: Michelle Newman
Co-Producer: Aaron Ybarra
Costume Designer: Katie Ybarra
Technical Consultant: Anthony Abraira -
Performances will be held in the morning! Join us for a 9 AM or 11 AM performance on Saturday, June 28 or Sunday, June 29.
The performance will last approximately 1 hour.
The performance takes the audience on a winding path through Rogers Park, with players and scenes along the way.
The show is family friendly and offers the chance for (optional) audience interaction.
Join us in Rogers Park for a free pre-show celebration with snacks, crafts, and face painting starting at 8:30 AM.
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Thanks to generous grant support from the Polk County Community Foundation, this production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a Free Community Event and presented at no charge. We are so grateful for their support of live theater.
Space is limited, so reservations are strongly encouraged. Please complete our reservation form. If you must cancel, please reach out and let us know. Please note a reservation is not required, but will help us ensure the most enjoyable experience for all!
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream includes all of Shakespeare’s original language and some PG-13 moments (suggested jokes, simulated violence) but is presented in a family-friendly style.
This version of the story is immersive and interactive! Please indicate in your reservation whether you are comfortable with more actor interaction or less as you move through the story.
MOBILITY CONCERNS?
Rogers Park includes uneven surfaces and this performance will happen in a variety of locations. If you have any concerns or would like to request accommodations, please let us know when completing your reservation. We are dedicated to making this performance accessible to all!
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Additional photos, b roll, and interviews with the cast or director are available at any time. Please text or call Production Manager Michelle Newman at 828-817-2897 for arrangements.
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If you require additional details, please contact us.
Reserve Your Spots Now
Step into the enchanted woods of A Midsummer Night’s Dream like never before! Shakespeare & Friends invites you on a whimsical, one-hour journey through love, mischief, and magic in a brand-new adaptation by director Michelle Newman. Set against the lush, natural backdrop of Rogers Park in Tryon, NC, this immersive outdoor performance invites the audience to move through the park alongside the story, encountering scenes in unexpected places and meeting characters up close.
This family-friendly reimagining features a talented cast of 14 performers, blending beloved local favorites with fresh new talent from across the region. With its fast-paced storytelling, visual surprises, and a sprinkle of fairy dust, it’s the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for kids, skeptics, and lifelong fans alike. Come ready to walk, laugh, and fall under the spell of one of Shakespeare’s most delightful comedies.
In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, four young lovers flee into the forest, only to find themselves entangled in the magical quarrels of fairy royalty. Meanwhile, a group of amateur actors rehearses a play for the Duke’s wedding—only to be swept up in the chaos. Mischievous sprite Puck adds to the mayhem, blurring the lines between dream and reality. It's a story of love, laughter, and enchantment—with a few mistaken identities and magic spells thrown in for good measure.
This year’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream features two morning performances each day- at 9 AM and 11 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Come early for a free pre-show celebration that includes crafts, face painting, and more.
Thanks to grant support from the Polk County Community Foundation, this is a free event. However, space at each performance is limited so be sure to make a reservation.