DePaul Presents Low-Cost Shakespeare for Kids and Families in Chicago
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Take your family to Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. While not free, the low-cost ($8 tickets) event let you introduce your kids to the Bard. The Theatre School at DePaul University presents Shakespeare’s classic, adapted as the next installment of the 2009-2010 Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences Series. This low-cost theater experience opens on Jan. 12 and plays through Tuesday, March 2 at the Merle Reskin Theatre. Performances are 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays. Please note that there are no performances on Jan. 23, 26, 28 or 30. Tickets are only $8 and available at www.theatreschool.depaul.edu or the Box Office at 312-922-1999. DePaul’s Merle Reskin Theatre is located at 60 E. Balbo Drive at Michigan Ave.
Midsummer Nights Dream by William Shakepeare
adapted and directed by
Catherine Weidner
January 12 – March 2, 2010
TUE & THU at 10 am
SAT at 2 pm
costume design by Bonnie Kooklin
lighting design by Mateusz Gajowniczek
sound design by Mike Ross
stage management by Kristen Torgrimson
dramaturgy by Robert Dieringer and Ernie Nolan
Box Office: (312) 922-1999
SUMMARY
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is an unforgettable tale of love, magic, and mischief set in the mystical forest outside of Athens. When the forest becomes a hideout for four hopeful youths and a group of amateur performers, the fairies cast spells that mix up everyone’s affections with hilarious and delightful results. This new adaptation is designed to introduce young people to the joys of Shakespeare and his language. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
This production is sponsored by:
The cast features Teddy Boone (Demetrius), Derrick Cooper (Lysander), Dave Daniels (Bottom/Pyramus), Daniel Dvorkin (Egeus/1st Fairy), William J. Gillespie (Philostrate/Puck), Loresa Grigsby (Hippolyta/Titania), Joyce Hshieh (Snout/Mustardseed/Wall/Moon), Erica Ikeda (Mrs. Quince/Peaseblossom), Kelsey Jorissen (Hermia), Sean Kopp (Percussionist), Elan Maier (Francis Flute/Cobweb/Thisby), Michael Olavson (Snug/Moth/Lion), Simone Olsen-Varela (Helena), Aaron Rustebakke (Theseus/Oberon)
SPECIAL EVENTS
Opening Saturday Autographs > After the performance on SAT Jan 16, join the cast for autographs and photo opportunities.
ASL Interpreted Performances > The performances on THU Feb 9 at 10 am and SAT Feb 13 at 2 pm will be interpreted in American Sign Language – TTY (773) 325-7975.
Ice Cream Social > Enjoy an ice-cream treat, discussion, design exhibit and autograph session with the director, dramaturg and cast in a private event room at the Hilton Chicago and Towers following the performance on SAT Feb 13. Tickets for this event are $7 and are available at (312) 922-1999.
Community Partner Days > Attend designated Community Partner Days and be eligible to win valuable prizes donated by our cultural and community partners.
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I attended Depaul Theatre School’s presentation of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” at the Merle Reskin Theatre. I found the production to be excellent and the acting was outstanding.
I was very impressed with the cast. In particular, I enjoyed the actor who portrayed Lysander, Derrick Cooper. I was informed and confirmed on the web that he is a Presidential Scholar who has performed at the Kennedy Center. Again, kudos to the Depaul Theatre School for a magnificient presentation!