A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The Audience's Tales

What people are saying about A Midsummer Night's Dream: The Lovers' Tale

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This Midsummer makes smiles and laughter easy. It's at once classic, escapist, and comforting – just what we need from the theater on what we hope is the heels of a pandemic. It's exciting to think that this mobile production will bring Shakespeare to so many corners of Milwaukee.

   – Kelsey Lawler, BroadwayWorld.com

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Optimist Theatre consistently lives up to its high standards of acting.… Susie Duecker’s Helena commanded the stage, er, lawn, in a remarkable show of emotions, ranging from a forlorn woman in love to a feisty yet funny object of magical desire. Ditto for Libby Amato (Puck) and Rebekah Farr (Hermia). But the men turn in fine performances as well: Seth Hale (Oberon and Theseus), King Hang (Demetrius) and Fabian Guerrero (Lysander).

As Puck tells Oberon … “What fools these mortals be!” They may be fools in love. But they make for so much fun to watch in A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The Lovers’ Tale.

     – Harry Cherkinian, Shepherd Express
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Wonderful Midsummer Nights Dream this evening at Alverno College.
You guys are great.
I hope everyone in the area can see this.
    – Mark, via Facebook
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Want to introduce my grandkids to Shakespeare on visits to Milwaukee. Most theater is too expensive for me to take them. This sounds like a wonderful opportunity.
     – Anonymous, from viewer survey
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We’re coming back for more… more venues, more laughs, more fun, more summer, more dreams, more ❤️❤️❤️❗️
     – Chris, after Alverno performance
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There were a number of young kids in the audience. One boy never moved, he was sitting up tall and just watching live performers.…
You turned (the park) into an enchanted fairy forest. It will never be the same.
  – Sally, Friends of Lincoln Park, via email

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Additional Show Reviews and Press

Optimist Theatre Brings Shakespeare (and Laughter) Outdoors  (Shepherd Express)

A Midsummer Night's Dream (Total Theater)

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM: THE LOVERS' TALE Casts a Spell this Milwaukee Summer (Broadway World)

Quotes from Audience Members:

So glad that you are back and the show was as great as ever! --Molly
(Alverno Performance, July 24th)

"What a great performance today! Loved the energy, humor and action. This cast was clearly committed to the story and having fun too!" --Sue
(Alverno Performance, July 25th)

"Cast was talented and energetic. Really enjoyed the pacing of the show (smooth). The music added a great deal to the production. Excellent use of park - a perfect spot for this production. Costumes and set were cleverly constructed." --Anonymous
(Greendale Gazebo Park Performance, July 31)




"We enjoyed the superb performances and engagement of the actors. The sound, scenery, and costumes were well-suited to an outdoor venue. The ushering staff was very helpful. It felt safe and reasonably distanced. All-in-all, it was a great show!" --Melba
(Greendale Gazebo Park Performance, July 31)

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"I appreciate the variety of venues/neighborhoods and bringing the theater to the people." --Anonymous
(Greendale Gazebo Park Performance, July 31)

"Outdoor theater is a wonderful thing! Show provided much-needed laughter and fun. Cast & production was top-rate. Loved the costumes!" --Jackie
(Alverno College Performance, July 25)

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