Anthony Vaughn Merchant (Bottom), center, is tended to by the fairies Mayaa Boateng (Cobweb), Jaylene Clark (Peaseblossom), Akilah Walker (Mote), Daisy Peele (1st Fairy) and Erica Camarano (Mustardseed). Zainab Jah (Titania) is in the background. Photo

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Classical Theatre of Harlem's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

A Midsummer Night's Dream, William Shakespeare's popular story of illusive and abiding love, opened Saturday to cheers and a robust crowd at Harlem's Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park. The show, produced by the Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) (Producing Artistic Director, Ty Jones), is directed by CTH Artistic Associate and Oberlin College Professor of Theater and Africana Studies Justin Emeka and runs Tuesdays through Sundays at 7:30 pm through July 20. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!