A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM || aug 14 - 23, 2026


BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Step into an enchanted forest where love goes hilariously awry and magic rules the night in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Mischievous fairies, feuding lovers, and a troupe of bumbling actors collide in this whimsical comedy filled with romance, transformation, and delightful chaos.


PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

 

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Location

All performances are held at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center: 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Free parking is available in the lot surrounding the theatre.

approximate RUN TIME

Running times are currently being finalized in rehearsals. We anticipate a total running time of approximately 135 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. Check back here or look for our pre-show email for updates!

CONTENT advisory & AGE RECOMMENDATION

This production of Shakespeare's classic comedy features themes of magical mischief, romantic entanglements, and fantasy elements. Production-specific elements, such as unique staging, lighting, or sound effects will be finalized during rehearsals. At this time, the production is recommended for ages 12+. Lakeshore does not “rate” productions, as sensitivities vary from person to person.

Pay-what-you-want

The Pay-What-You-Want performance for this show takes place on TBD. To select Pay-What-You-Want pricing, choose your seat for this performance and the Pay-What-You-Want option will be at the top. You may edit this price to be what you wish to pay for your ticket. A $3 facilities fee will be added to each Pay-What-You-Want ticket at check-out.


CAST AND ARTISTIC STAFF

artistic staff

Hannah Steblay, Director

Savanna Gorbunow, Stage Manager

Isabelle Stene, Asst. Stage Manager

Lane Bode, Lighting Designer

Justin Hooper, Scenic/Technical Director

Marcus Whitehouse, Sound Engineer

Rebecca Karstad, Costume Designer

Brandt Roberts, Props Designer

Grant Hooyer, Asst. Director

Quinn Masterson, Production Manager

CAST

Eden Fahy, Helena/Starveling/Fairy Ensemble

Jackson Gray, Demetrius/Mustardseed/Flute

Davin Grinstad, Egeus/Snug/Fairy Ensemble

Jiccara N. Hollman, Hermia/Fairy Ensemble

Justin Hooper, Oberon/Thesus

Craig Johnson, Bottom

Marci Lucht, Titania/Hippolyta

Brandt Roberts, Puck/Philostrate

Jonah Smith, Lysander/Moth

Sam Sweere, Peter Quince/Cobweb/Fairy Ensemble

Tim Wollman, Snout/Peaseblossom


Understudies

Davin Grindstaff (Bottom, Puck, Quince), Hannah Steblay (Helena, Hermia, Titania),

Tim Wollman (Oberon, Demetrius, Lysander)


A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is in the public domain.