Shakespeare on the Deck's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM To Feature LGBTQ Storyline

Shakespeare on the Deck’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is back and this time features an LGBTQ focused storyline. This electrifying production will transport you from the deck into the vibrant club “DRØM,” where four runaway lovers go to meet, gender defying fairies dispute, and a group of hard working women rehearse a play. Amongst these unlikely groups runs a mischievous Puck, armed with a wicked sense of humour and love potion capable of making anyone fall for the first person they set eyes upon. What could go wrong?

Staged in a uniquely personal setting, Artistic Director Mikey Mulhearn, promises to invoke and ignite the rowdy spirit of 1605 in this naughty, tender, and transgressive piece. The production features Live Music by Jon Chamberlain, Fight Direction by Celina Surniak, Make-up by Kristin Andersson, and Stage Management by Jessica Morrison. Graphic Design by Taylor Wichrowski.

TICKETS AT: shakesonthedeck.com

The cast features Jessica Gardner (Bottom), Breanna Wing (Quince), Kristin Screnici (Flute), Jessica Morrison (Snout), Kelsey Dougherty (Snug), Katherine Landreth (Starveling), Ethan Crenshaw (Demetrius), Mikey Mulhearn (Helenus), Emily Newsome (Hermia), Paige Nelson (Lysandra), Sarah Hinchcliff (Puck/Philostrate), Libby Wahlmeier (Hippolyta/Oberon), and Craig Gibson (Theseus/Titania).

Shakespeare on the Deck is a communal theatre- a place where actor and audience can meet on a more intimate level. Our goal is to reintegrate YOU, the audience, back into the experience through the use of non-traditional theatrical spaces, filtering classic stories through a modern lens, and defying the conventions of our modern American Theatre. Since our inception we’ve grown exponentially, from doing one performance to four (all over sold)—expanding our audience base and outreach—to using multiple spaces in our very eclectic home, The Kimpton Everly Hotel. We get weird. But we get fun weird.

*Following the June 22nd performance THE DRØM will remain open until 2am. THE DRØM is a nightlife experience featuring live music, a drag performance, and DJ. Artists to be announced at a later date.