A Midsummer Night's Dream | Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:30pm

A Midsummer Night's Dream | Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:30pm

Fairies, donkeys, true love and a royal wedding! Shakespeare's hilarious and magical comedy told each night under the stars.

By Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park

Date and time

Thursday, June 13 · 7:30 - 10pm CDT

Location

Oklahoma Shakespeare

2920 Paseo Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Duke Theseus and Queen Hippolyta prepare for their royal wedding, interrupted by Egeus, who plans to marry his daughter Hermia, to a man she doesn't love, named Demetrius. Lysander, the true object of her affection, challenges the arranged marriage, and plans to steal away with Hermia into the forest of Athens that very night. Helena, in love with Demetrius, hears of this plan, tells Demetrius, and both chase after Lysander and Hermia into the woods.

In the forest, the Queen and King of Fairyland, Titania and Oberon, continue their quarrel over the possession of a certain foundling child, causing disturbances in the forces of nature. Oberon and his trusty right-hand, Puck, plan a devious device to win the argument and re-balance nature, even at the cost of some unruly mischief.

Meanwhile, a group of local tradespeople enter a play competition to celebrate the royal wedding. Their troupe includes Bottom, a good hearted but slightly self-absorbed "actor" who wishes to play all the parts. The rehearsals take place in the forest, and are overheard by Puck, who decides to turn Bottom into a donkey, and make Titania fall in love with him. The ruse works, and soon the lovers, the donkey, and the Queen of the Fairies are all chasing after love deep in the mystical forest of Athens.

In the end, all is set right, the lovers find their correct mates, nature's balance is restored, Bottom is returned to his natural state, and the play is performed before all the couples, newly married, and ready to celebrate their good fortune.

Perhaps Shakespeare's most famous comedy, and one that has delighted audiences for over 400 years, this tale of magical mischief under the stars is certain to delight and amuse the entire family.

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Frequently asked questions

Our Philosophy

We believe theatre is inclusive and communal. We welcome you to our neighborhood, and hope you enjoy your time here. You are encouraged to dress to your style, and to feel comfortable bringing your authentic self to our home, and we rely on you to allow others to do the same.

Box Office & House Open

The Box Office opens one-hour before curtain, and tickets may be purchased or picked up at that time. House seating for the Shakespeare Gardens begins 45-minutes prior to curtain. House seating for the Black Box begins 30-minutes prior to curtain. Patrons may wait in the lobby prior to House open.

Location

We are located in the Paseo Arts District in Oklahoma City. Our address is 2920 Paseo, Oklahoma City, OK 73103. We have a 55-seat indoor Black Box theatre, and a 200-seat outdoor theatre, named The Shakespeare Gardens, directly behind our building. Access is granted to both through our front door.

Parking & Late Seating

Parking is limited in the Paseo, so we encourage you to arrive 20-30 minutes early. Patrons arriving late will be seated at the discretion of House Management. There are no refunds for late arrivals or missed performances.

Food & Beverage

Our outdoor venue is “Picnic Friendly,” and we encourage you to bring the food of your choice, but we do not allow outside beverages. We offer service in The Mermaid Tavern, selling both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks. No outside food is permitted in the Black Box.

Seating - Shakespeare Gardens

RESERVED PATIO SEATING - chair, cushion, and table provided. LAWN GENERAL ADMISSION - bring your own lawn chair or blanket or rent one from us (supplies limited). Chair seating towards the rear and sides, blankets down front. Space is limited, so be prepared to adjust your position, if requested.

Seating - Indoor Theatre

Indoor seating is provided on cushioned theatre seats and is reserved.

Inclement Weather

Oklahoma Shakespeare will not cancel on the prediction of rain. Performances are cancelled only when adverse conditions persist during the scheduled performance time. In the event of a rainout, “Rain Checks” will be offered to patrons in attendance.

Photos, Videos, & Electronics

Please, out of respect for our performers, and your fellow patrons, do not attempt to record or photograph actors during the performance. Violators of this policy may be asked to leave. Photos and videos may be taken at other times, and we encourage you to share and tag #okshakespeare.

Children

We welcome children of any age to The Shakespeare Gardens, but limit admission to those age 7 or older for indoor performances, with the special exception of our Christmas show, for which children of all ages are encouraged to attend! Please review our "Content Guide" for patron age suitability.

Pets

Shakespeare loved dogs, and we do, too; but unfortunately, we don't have the facility to accommodate them, at this time, so please leave your puppers at home. Service animals with tags or medallions are welcome.

Organized by

Oklahoma's Professional Classical Theatre since 1985, celebrating our newly renovated home in the historic Paseo Arts District, OKC!

$28 – $42