When one thinks of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, the idea of whimsy might come to mind. Boisterous, light, airy, an all-around fun and fantastical, frolicking romp.

However.

The play is set in the woods. In the middle of the night. No lights from neighboring towns. And with the juxtaposed, cold Athens court — where Hermia is told to either marry the man her father chose or die — the world of Midsummer is anything but whimsical.

At the same time, the woods could expose your inner desires and fantasies. It may be scary, but it can be fun to play in the dark…

This is the world of SB Theatricals' A Midsummer Night's Dream. Hermia and Lysander have no choice but to run off through the woods to be wed in another town. Little do they know that Helena informs Demetrius — her love interest and Hermia's chosen suitor — and he chases after them, with Helena following. Meanwhile, Queen Titania and King Oberon of the Fairies battle for dominance in the kingdom and in their relationship. Puck goes off to do Oberon's bidding to make sure the lovers have their happily ever after, only for chaos to ensue.

And the Mechanicals are… well… they just want to put on a good show for the Duke and Duchess's wedding.

Join us at Chain Theatre for an evening of joy, love, lust, and merriment in this dark, sensual retelling of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Fulfill your fantasy.