A Midsummer Night’s Dream

by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
directed by JOSEPH HAJ

Wurtele Thrust Stage

An enchanting comedic delight

On the shortest night of the year, the magical and mortal worlds collide. What could possibly go wrong? Shakespeare gives us a clue: “The course of true love never did run smooth.” In this beloved tale of mischief and merriment, four stories are cleverly woven together: the marriage of the Athenian duke to the Amazon queen; a spat between the fairy king and queen; the follies of four lovers; and the hilarious antics of amateur actors staging a play. When the exhilarating night in the forest finally resolves to (almost) everyone’s satisfaction, a new day of love, joy and reconciliation dawns. Brimming with wit and wisdom, Shakespeare’s most popular play will enchant you.

Three things to know

  • Hailed one of the most popular plays of all time, A Midsummer Night’s Dream was written during a period of thriving creativity in Shakespeare’s career as an actor and playwright.
  • The Guthrie has staged A Midsummer Night's Dream seven times before, and Artistic Director Joseph Haj is thrilled to direct and bring this beloved story to our stage once again.
  • Tony Award-winning composer Jack Herrick (The History PlaysHamlet) returns to the Guthrie stage to perform his original score live during each performance.

Venue info

This production will take place on the Wurtele Thrust Stage.

Pro tip: Can't do stairs or have a special seating request? Call the Box Office for details. 

Ticket prices

Ticket prices range from $32 to $92, including handling fees. Read about our ticket handling fees and policies.

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Group sales

All student and adult groups of 15 or more qualify for discounts on tickets to Guthrie productions.

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Age recommendation

We recommend this production for ages 10 and up.

Run time

Approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes (including intermission)

Content advisory

A Midsummer Night’s Dream contains the use of production effects. Click below for more details. 

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Accessibility

ASL-interpreted, audio-described and open-captioned performances are available on select dates.

  • Audio describer: Laura Wiebers
  • ASL interpreters: Patty Gordon, Cassie Lang, Charlette Reiner and Laura SkyQuest
  • Captioner: Hunter Gullickson

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Post-play discussions

Patrons are invited to stay in the theater following select performances for a 20-minute conversation about the production facilitated by Guthrie staff. Cast members may join the discussion as they are able.

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Relaxed performance

The Guthrie will offer a relaxed performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream on Sunday, March 9 at 1 p.m. Although these performances are open to all patrons, they are intentionally modified to accommodate patrons with sensory and vestibular sensitivities, anxiety, dementia, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences or challenges attending the theater.

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Beer, Brats and the Bard

Thursday, February 20 and Thursday, March 6, 6–7 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate Shakespeare in a festive tailgating atmosphere. For $67 (including handling fee), enjoy a cold beer, a bratwurst, a delicious side salad and chips on Level Five alongside Bard-related trivia. Then keep the festivities going with a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream at 7:30 p.m.

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Shakespeare Classic

Join us Sunday, February 23 at 1 p.m. for the Shakespeare Classic — a popular event designed to introduce theater-loving youth to the enduring works of Shakespeare. All tickets for this performance are $10* and include a post-show reception with educational activities, plus sweet treats by Nothing Bundt Cakes. Tickets may be purchased by phone or in person at the Box Office.

*Every order must have at least one but no more than two adults per young person between the ages of 10 and 17.

Digital program and play guide

Want to dig deeper into the story? Download the digital program or play guide.

Artists

Cast

Remy Auberjonois

Nick Bottom

Royer Bockus

Helena

Dustin Bronson

Snug/Fairy

Aimee K. Bryant

Tom Snout/Fairy

John Catron

Theseus/Oberon

Ari Derambakhsh

Hermia

Jimmy Kieffer

Puck/Philostrate

Kimberly Richardson

Robin Starveling/Fairy

Jonathan Luke Stevens

Lysander

William Sturdivant

Egeus/Peter Quince

Regina Marie Williams

Hippolyta/Titania

Justin Withers

Demetrius

Max Wojtanowicz

Francis Flute/Fairy

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Creative

Placeholder for William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

Playwright

Joseph Haj

Director

Lex Liang

Scenic & Costume Designer

Isabella Byrd

Lighting Designer

Darron L West

Sound Designer

Jack Herrick

Composer/ Musician

Carla Steen

Resident Dramaturg

Keely Wolter

Vocal Coach

Emily Michaels King

Movement Director

Karl Alphonso

Stage Manager

Lyndsey R. Harter

Assistant Stage Manager

Jaya Robillard

Assistant Stage Manager

Royer Bockus

Additional Compositions

Annie Enneking

Fight Director/Intimacy

Jennifer Liestman

Resident Casting Director

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Photos

The cast of A Midsummer Night's Dream (Dan Norman)

Ari Derambakhsh and Jonathan Luke Stevens (Dan Norman)

Aimee K. Bryant, William Sturdivant, Dustin Bronson, Max Wojtanowicz, Remy Auberjonois and Kimberly Richardson (Dan Norman)

The cast of A Midsummer Night's Dream (Dan Norman)

John Catron (Dan Norman)

Jimmy Kieffer (Dan Norman)

Royer Bockus and Ari Derambakhsh (Dan Norman)

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