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An oasis for those who love classic stories. Los Angeles Times

William Shakespeare's

A Midsummer Night's Dream

October 8 – November 12, 2023

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Geoff Elliott

October 8 – November 12, 2023

When two pairs of mixed-up lovers and a troupe of amateur players stumble into the forest of feuding fairies, reality is upended as chaos and mischief abound. Anything can and does happen in this tumultuous, dreamlike world. This fast-paced and contemporary production of Shakespeare’s famously enchanting comedy is brought to life with quintessential A Noise Within mastery.

Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes with an intermission

“Where the classics are concerned, L.A. doesn't have any institution stronger than A Noise Within."
-Broadway World

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Promotional Photos

Kasey Mahaffy. Photo by Daniel Reichert.

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Kasey Mahaffy. Photo by Daniel Reichert.

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Kasey Mahaffy. Photo by Daniel Reichert.

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Kasey Mahaffy. Photo by Daniel Reichert.

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Kasey Mahaffy. Photo by Daniel Reichert.

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Kasey Mahaffy. Photo by Daniel Reichert.

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Kasey Mahaffy. Photo by Daniel Reichert.

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Kasey Mahaffy. Photo by Daniel Reichert.

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Kasey Mahaffy. Photo by Daniel Reichert.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Rehearsal Photos

Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Frederick Stuart. Photo by Kelvin Hicks.

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Cast. Photo by Kelvin Hicks.

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Cast. Photo by Kelvin Hicks.

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Frederic Stuart and Alexis Morris. Photo by Casandra Marie Murphy.

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Cast. Photo by Casandra Marie Murphy.

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Kasey Mahaffy. Photo by Casandra Marie Murphy.

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artists + cast

The Artists

Director: Julia Rodriguez-Elliott
Director: Geoff Elliott
Stage Manager: Angela Sonner^*
Assistant Stage Manager: Talya Camras^*
Scenic Designer: Frederica Nascimento^†
Costume Designer: Angela Balogh Calin^†
Lighting Design: Ken Booth
Composer/Sound Design: Robert Oriol
Properties Designer: Stephen Taylor
Wig Design & Make Up: Tony Valdes
Dramaturg : Dr. Miranda Johnson-Haddad

Cast

Demetrius: Rafael Goldstein^*
Hermia: Erika Soto^*
Helena: Jeanne Syquia^*
Puck: Kasey Mahaffy^*
Peter Quince: Alex Morris^*
Nick Bottom: Frederick Stuart^*
Titania/Hippolyta: Trisha Miller^*
First Fairy: Cassandra Marie Murphy^*
Lysander: Riley Shanahan^*
Oberon/Theseus: Zach Kenney^*
Egeus/Flute: Ed F. Martin^*
Snug: Brendan Mulligan
Ensemble: Greta Donnelly
Ensemble: Rachel Han
Ensemble: Hakop Mkhsian
Ensemble: Lauren Sosa
Ensemble: Erick Valenzuela
Understudy Peter Quince/Snug: Edgar Landa^*
Understudy Hermia: Tania Verafield^*
Understudy Puck: Mitch Connelly
Understudy Helena: Alexandra Wright^*

† Designer is represented by United Scenic Artists Local USA-829 of the IATSE

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

ANW Resident Artist

Header photo by Daniel Reichert. Pictured: Kasey Mahaffy.

Special Performances

Pay What You Choose

Pay What You Choose tickets will be available to purchase online for as low as $5 starting at 12pm on the Monday before the performance with the choice to pay $5, $10, or $15 (excluding handling fee). Tickets can also be purchased at the Box Office after 2pm day of the performance. Suggested price of $10.

October 11, 2023
October 12, 2023
Sensory Friendly

Join us for the first Thursday evening (7:30 pm) performance for a Sensory Friendly performance. A handout detailing when an abrupt or intense moment of lighting, sound, or on-stage action will occur, and a discreetly-placed lantern will provide a visual indication of when these moments will occur.

October 12, 2023
Opening Night

Join us for a free post-show cast party after the 8pm performance.

October 14, 2023
Post-Show Conversations

After select Friday 8pm and Sunday 2pm performances, join us after the show for a conversation with the actors.

Friday, October 20 at 8 pm
Sunday, October 22 at 2 pm
Friday, October 27 at 8 pm
Friday, November 3 at 8 pm
Friday, November 10 at 8 pm