A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park

Join Actors Ensemble for a captivating performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare in the stunning John Hinkel Park Amphitheater! 🎭 Directed by Michael R. Cohen, with adaptation by Ben Prusiner, this enchanting comedy explores love and mischief in both the magical forest and the Athenian court.

🗓️ Performances: Every Saturday & Sunday, along with holidays from August 22nd until Labor Day Monday, September 7th, all starting at 4 p.m.

🌼 Cast Includes:

• Francis Flute - Patrice Binaisa
• Egeus - Carolyn Ford Compton
• Oberon/Theseus - Arcady Eugene
• Puck - Linda Maria Girón
• Bottom - Bruce Kaplan
• Titania/Hippolyta - Cynthia Lagodzinski
• And many more talented actors!

The amphitheater accommodates over 300 guests with stone terraces. Feel free to bring low lawn chairs, pillows, or blankets for your comfort! The venue is wheelchair accessible, with reserved spots available for those requiring assistance.

📍 Location: John Hinkel Park Amphitheater, 41 Somerset Pl., Berkeley, CA 94707. Parking is limited, so we recommend biking or using ride services. The nearest BART station is North Berkeley, with the #7 AC Transit bus conveniently stopping at the corner of Arlington and Southampton.

🎟️ Attendance is free-of-charge, but reservations are encouraged, especially for those needing special accommodations. Help us plan concessions by making a reservation and consider making a donation!
🔗 Reserve your spot here!

🌟 Join us for a delightful evening celebrating community theater since 1957! Explore more upcoming events on our website: aeofberkeley.org 🎉