Collaborative Arts Theatre
The Best of Classic and Contemporary Theatre
Shakespeare at the Green - 2006
A Midsummer Night's Dream
In May 2006, Collaborative Arts produced Charlotte's first outdoor Shakespeare in fifteen years.
The two-week run was presented at The Green, a public park located in uptown Charlotte. Admission was free.
Midsummer was seen by over 2000 people, and received critical acclaim. The Charlotte Observer called it the 'kind of earth-shaking cultural debut that hits a city maybe once in a decade."
Here are reviews from the Charlotte Observer and Creative Loafing.
Awards
Outstanding Comedy Production
- Metrolina Theatre Association
Best Free Event
- Charlotte Magazine
Nominations
Outstanding Direction: Elise Wilkinson
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role:
Kristen Jones
Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: Beth Yost
Outstanding Sound Design: Total Event Productions
- Metrolina
Theatre Association
Cast
Demetrius
Jay Adams
Egeus/Snout
Ken Akers
Bottom
Joe Copley
Theseus/Oberon
Matt Cosper
Cobweb
Corlis Hayes
Pease-Blossom
Tracy Heberlig
Helena
Kristen Jones
Quince
Karen Lamb
Puck
Joanna Long
Flute
Robby Lutfy
Starveling
Katherine McDougall
Snug
Christian Michelsen
Hippolyta/Titania
Leah Webb
Hermia
Beth Yost
Lysander
Jim Yost
Director
Elise Wilkinson
Asst. Director
Joe Copley
Costume Design
Laura Pyle
Sound Design
Total Event Productions
Stage Manager
Stephanie Phillips
presents
William Shakespeare's
A Midsummer Night's Dream
"...the course of true love never did run smooth"
May 11 - 21, 2006
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm
Sundays at 3:00pm
Uptown at The Green
in beautiful Charlotte, NC
(directions and parking info...)
Admission is Free
(donations will be accepted at the end of the performance)
Educational Shakespeare workshops for teenagers will be offered prior to the Saturday performances and after the Sunday performances.
No Reservations Required
Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and may bring food
and beverages, if desired.
Directed by Elise Wilkinson
For more information, please call
704-625-1288
About the Show
The course of true love never does run smooth when Collaborative Arts presents this well-loved Shakespearean romantic comedy. A Midsummer Night’s Dream depicts four young lovers and a group of bumbling, amateur actors who journey through a moonlit forest and stumble into the fairies who inhabit it. The play explores the fickle nature of love as well as the magic and absurdity of dreams.
The show is directed by Elise Wilkinson and features Charlotte actors Jonavan Adams, Ken Akers, James Cartee, Joe Copley, Matt Cosper, Corlis Hayes, Tracy Heberlig, Kristin Jones, Karen Lamb, Joanna Long, Robby Lutfy, Christian Michelsen, Leah Webb, Beth Yost and Jim Yost. Joe Copley is assistant director.
About the Workshops
Collaborative Arts will offer free educational Shakespeare workshops for teenagers each weekend of the run at The Green. These workshops, led by local actor Jocelyn Rose, will focus on “playing Shakespeare” and will consist of fun, energetic and interactive games and exercises providing insights into the text of the play. No prior experience or training is necessary. A workshop for teens ages 12 to 15 will be presented on both Saturdays from 11am to 1pm. Teens ages 16 to 19 may attend a workshop on either Sunday from 5pm to 7pm. Workshops are limited to 30 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of inclement weather (strong rain or lightning) prior to the start of a performance, the curtain will be held for up to 30 minutes in the hopes that the weather will clear. In the event of inclement weather at the start of a workshop, the workshop will be cancelled or rescheduled at the discretion of the workshop leader. Patrons may call 704-625-1288 the day of the show for weather-related updates.
For more info:
Call 704-625-1288
Email hi@collaborativeartstheatre.com