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A Midsumer Nights Dream

Directed by Deb Alley

Opens June 25th, 2009

To escape an arranged marriage with Demetrius, Hermia runs off to an enchanted forest with her lover, Lysander.  The two are closely pursued by Demetrius, who is closely pursued by Helena, the girl he's discarded for Hermia.  When a fairy named Puck tries to straighten out the pairs using a magical love potion, he only makes things worse.  Meanwhile in another part of the forest, Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of fairies, are quarreling. So when some simple workmen show up to rehearse a play, Puck helps Oberon turn the workman named Bottom into an ass.  Oberon then uses a love potion to make Titania fall in love with the animal.  In the end, Oberon and Titania are reconciled, Hermia gets Lysander and Helena get Demetrius.  Bottom is restored to his human form and the workmen get to do thier play at the royal wedding.

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