It is one of the most famous and adored plays in history – one that has inspired three operas, four musicals, at least eight film adaptations, and hundreds of paintings and songs. William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream comes to SPHS in November but forget what you know, or think you know, about it. The SPHS Drama Club’s version will be wild, fun, romantic, fast-paced, musical, funny, accessible, theatrical and joyous!
The plot is well-known: a couple escapes to the Forest of Arden to secretly wed and find a place occupied by their romantic rivals, a warring fairy king and queen, a hapless group of actors, a trouble-making sprite, powerful potions, and a donkey. Chaos ensues.
“In some ways, ours is traditional – it doesn’t take place in the 1920’s for example – but in many more ways the cast and crew have created a thrilling, inventive version that feels brand new,” says Nick Hoffa, South Pasadena High School drama director. “The jokes are timely, the pace is quick, the costumes are a riot. The creative input from the students that has flowed during rehearsals has never been higher.”
The South Pasadena High School theatre program, under the direction of Nick Hoffa, has flourished on every level over the past ten years. So come see what all the fuss is about and witness what these young artists create!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (directed by Nick Hoffa, with technical direction by James Jontz) will be performed five times: Nov. 8, 9,15,16 at 7:00PM with a 2PM matinee on Nov 17. Little Theater, South Pasadena High School, 1401 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena, Calif.
It is appropriate for all ages. General admission is $15. Tickets go on sale the week of October 28, 2024 (check for updates), and may be purchased online southpasdrama.com and at the door.
