BRATTLEBORO — Vermont Theatre Company presents A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's beloved comedy about lovers lost in the woods fighting for the affections of their preferred partners while mischievous fairies interfere.
The ensemble-based performance allows all the actors to shine. It features Heather Herring and Rachel Durante as Helena and Hermia, Jesse Cross-Nickerson and Alex Luckham as Demetrius and Lysander, Tony Grobe and Kirsten Becker as Oberon and Titania, James Gelter as Puck, Shannon Ward as Bottom, and a crew of talented community actors ages 7-70 in supporting roles.
Jessica Gelter is the director, Mike Jerald and Belle Coles the producers, James Gelter the production designer, Eli Coughlin Galbraith the costumer, Allison Vigue the costume assistant, and Skyler Heathwaite and Ruben Garza the set assistants.
Four performances are planned for Brattleboro on June 29, 30, and July 1, 2, on the outdoor stage in Brattleboro's Living Memorial Park. All performances begin at 6 p.m. Free admission for children 5 and younger, $6 for all others. Bring a picnic, come early, and enjoy an early Vermont summer evening.
Other performances include The Mutton & Mead Festival on June 24 and 25 in Montague, Mass. (selected scenes), and the Great River Theater Festival in Putney on July 8 at 10 a.m., on the Putney Tavern Lawn.