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.