Masterworks' A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Offering Free Student Rush Tickets

Masterworks Theater Company is proud to announce that for the remaining performances of their hit production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, they will offer free student rush 15 minutes to curtain with valid ID, in an effort to ensure that young people will have an opportunity to see this production.

A Midsummer Night's Dream is directed by Tamilla Woodard opened on June 11th at the 47th Street Theatre (304 West 47th Street). Tickets are $19 - $65. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.ticketcentral.com or by calling 212-279-4200.

"In the desire to make the point that the company wants to encourage more young people to attend the theater, Masterworks Theater Company will distribute no-cost student rush for all tickets that remain unsold at curtain time for each or the15 performance through June 28. A current, valid student ID is required," said Masterworks Theater Company's founding director, Eric Krebs.

Set in a modern day playground, Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Tamilla Woodard, riffs on the culture of uber celebrity, where Oberon and Tatiana are the Kanye and Kim of the fairy world. As they argue, their immense celebrity and power creates a hysterical ripple effect in the mortal world.

The talented cast includes: Nick Cearley (The Skivvies, LA Buyers & Sellers) as Puck, Becca Ballenger (Steel Magnolias) as Helena, Em Grosland (The Erlkings) as Flute, Sheria Irving (Broadway's Romeo And Juliet) as Hermia, Jenny Strassburg (Echoes of War) as Titania are Kevin Cristaldi (Next Fall), Andrew Ramcharan Guilarte (Fifth Planet From The Sun, Awake And Sing), Jan Leslie Harding (TV: "The Boys That Brunch," Broadway: The Green Bird), Emilio Paul Tirado (Web Series "Black Arrow Fly!"), Jack Herholdt (National Tours: Peter Pan and A Christmas Carol), Lou Liberatore (Broadway: As Is, Burn This), Reynaldo Piniella (Honky), and Warren Jackson (National Tour: Macbeth). Creative team includes: Raul Abrego (Set Design), Dustin Cross (Costume Designs), Joyce Liao (Lighting Design) and Jacob Subotnick and Andy Evan Cohen (Sound Design) and Nick Cearley (Original Music).

Masterworks Theater Company, a professional not-for-profit Equity theater company, whose repertoire will include the masterworks of the theater (plays, musicals and stage adaptation of novels) that every young person should have an opportunity to experience. Masterworks Theater Company will offer a school-friendly schedule with affordable ticket prices ($33 for student groups; $45 - $65 for non-students). In addition to the live theatrical experience, Masterworks Theater Company will also offer study-guides as well as teacher workshops with each production to help enrich the student's experience.

TICKET DETAILS:

Free Student Rush
Available 15 minutes before curtain
2 tickets per valid current student ID, subject to availability

Individual Tickets Now On Sale
Tickets are $19 - $65
They can be purchased by visiting www.ticketcentral.com or by calling 212-279-4200

Group Tickets now on sale
$33 per person for student groups of 10 or more
Groups should contact their usual group sales agent, or contact Masterworks at 212-967-8278

Performance Schedule:
Tuesday - Thursday at 7:00pm; Friday at 8:00 pm; Saturday at 3:00 pm & 8:00pm;
Sunday at 3:00pm
The 47th Street Theater is located at 304 West 47th Street

For full performance schedule and updated information, visit www.masterworkstheatercompany.org.

Photo Credit: Russ Rowland

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