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William Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Presented by The Chaotic Theatre Company at The Off Center

February 26-March 7, 2010

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 The famous story takes place in the days leading up to the wedding of King Theseus and his love Hippolyta. Hermia, daughter of Egeus, is desperately in love with Lysander. But Egeus will only give consent to Demetrius and demands that Hermia be put to death if she refuses. Fearing for her life, Lysander and Hermia decide to run away together. Helena, desiring the hand of Demetrius, informs him of their departure. Demetrius decides to go after the couple and Helena follows quickly behind. The four lovers find their way into the junkyard outside of the city and are soon completely lost. But there is more in the junkyard than the eye can see. For this particular junkyard, is host to Oberon and Titania, king and queen of the fairies. They bring with them a train of fairies and one mischeiveous sprite called Puck. Soon, the lovers are entangled in a battle of wills between the king and queen that will change their lives forever. Further complicating matters, is a troupe of actors from the city who are rehearsing a play for King Theseus' wedding celebration. It isn't long before they too fall prey to Puck's mischeivious magic. Shake off that winter chill by bringing someone you love down to The Off Center and let yourself get lost in A Midsummer Night's Dream. With live music from rock band 11 Cent Confidence, the experience is sure to be unique.

 

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    The Off Center

    2211 Hidalgo Street
    Austin, TX 78702

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    Regular Ticket Info: $10.00 - At the door $13.00 - Advanced Online Ticket Sales

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    February 26-March 7, 2010

    Times:
    February 26-28 and March 5-6 at 8pm. February 28 and March 7 at 2pm.

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    • Event Name: William Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
      "Highs and lows but solid overall"
      Review posted by: C.W. from Austin, TX, Mar 05, 2010
      

      The CTC has put up a very respectable show here. Although it suffers from some uneven levels of performance (and one distinct diction/accent challenge), the highs more than make up for the lows.... Expand

      The CTC has put up a very respectable show here. Although it suffers from some uneven levels of performance (and one distinct diction/accent challenge), the highs more than make up for the lows. Notable players: K. Karowski (Quince), C. Perkins (Puck), M. Plaster (Moth), with Jane Kilgore & Andrew Matthews stealing many scenes with fantastic comedic timing and skillful handling of the text (Helena & Demetrius). There are some odd costuming choices that can be very distracting- one dress and two mustachios, particularly- but the fairy court is very well done with Bottom amusingly outfitted also. The music, by 11 Cent Confidence, is EXCEPTIONAL and the show would be worth seeing/hearing just for their part... hauntingly good and toe-tappin fun. No swag or CDs for sale at the show?? I'd go again tomorrow if they offered a recording of the Fairy Rock on CD or download- it was beautiful. My vote: see it for the Young Lover scenes, the dance, and the music and you won't be sorry. Collapse

    • Event Name: William Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
      "Midsummer Greatness"
      Review posted by: Douglas D. from Austin, Mar 04, 2010
      

      I must say, The Chaotic theatre Company has indeed impressed my senses. Their production of A Midsummer Night's Dream took me back in time to when I performed as Puck in Midsummer. Never have I seen a... Expand

      I must say, The Chaotic theatre Company has indeed impressed my senses. Their production of A Midsummer Night's Dream took me back in time to when I performed as Puck in Midsummer. Never have I seen a funnier Bottom or agile Puck in all my days. The lighting was blue and sensual. Very lovely. The lovers clashed with subtle humor, and the fairies danced with grace. I'm not a professional reviewer, as you can tell, but, I loved the work very much. I wanted to tell folks, so I decided to write. Collapse

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    • Event Name: William Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
      "Highs and lows but solid overall"
      Review posted by: C.W. from Austin, TX, Mar 05, 2010
      

      The CTC has put up a very respectable show here. Although it suffers from some uneven levels of performance (and one distinct diction/accent challenge), the highs more than make up for the lows.... Expand

      The CTC has put up a very respectable show here. Although it suffers from some uneven levels of performance (and one distinct diction/accent challenge), the highs more than make up for the lows. Notable players: K. Karowski (Quince), C. Perkins (Puck), M. Plaster (Moth), with Jane Kilgore & Andrew Matthews stealing many scenes with fantastic comedic timing and skillful handling of the text (Helena & Demetrius). There are some odd costuming choices that can be very distracting- one dress and two mustachios, particularly- but the fairy court is very well done with Bottom amusingly outfitted also. The music, by 11 Cent Confidence, is EXCEPTIONAL and the show would be worth seeing/hearing just for their part... hauntingly good and toe-tappin fun. No swag or CDs for sale at the show?? I'd go again tomorrow if they offered a recording of the Fairy Rock on CD or download- it was beautiful. My vote: see it for the Young Lover scenes, the dance, and the music and you won't be sorry. Collapse

    • Event Name: William Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
      "Midsummer Greatness"
      Review posted by: Douglas D. from Austin, Mar 04, 2010
      

      I must say, The Chaotic theatre Company has indeed impressed my senses. Their production of A Midsummer Night's Dream took me back in time to when I performed as Puck in Midsummer. Never have I seen a... Expand

      I must say, The Chaotic theatre Company has indeed impressed my senses. Their production of A Midsummer Night's Dream took me back in time to when I performed as Puck in Midsummer. Never have I seen a funnier Bottom or agile Puck in all my days. The lighting was blue and sensual. Very lovely. The lovers clashed with subtle humor, and the fairies danced with grace. I'm not a professional reviewer, as you can tell, but, I loved the work very much. I wanted to tell folks, so I decided to write. Collapse

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