About performance
When two pairs of mixed-up lovers and a troupe of amateur players stumble into the forest of feuding fairies, reality is upended as chaos and mischief abound. Anything can and does happen in this tumultuous, dreamlike world. This fast-paced and contemporary production of Shakespeare’s famously enchanting comedy is brought to life with quintessential A Noise Within mastery.
Content Advisory: This production will use strobe lights, smoke, and haze.
“STAGE RAW TOP TEN… BOLD, OUT-OF-THE-BOX ...a dramatic, brooding visual spectacle that celebrates the dark night of the spirit world… a visual and auditory feast.”
-Dana Martin, Stage Raw
“WOW! ...Nobody does William Shakespeare with more originality and flair than A Noise Within.”
-Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA
“AN AMAZING ROMP! ...a cast willing and able to kick out the jams and literally run (and briefly fly) for the length of the show… knock[s] it out of the park… Fast paced dialogue and genuine appreciation for Shakespeare's words all meld to create a fun and funny production… really, really wonderful.”
-Michael Sheehan, On Stage Los Angeles
“BEAUTIFUL, DYNAMIC AND HOOKS US INSTANTLY ...Positively dreamy from start to finish.”
-Evan Henerson, Broadway World
“A TRULY PUCKISH PRODUCTION ...gets high marks for its innovative staging and fine acting."
- Robert St. Martin, The Hollywood Times
TRAILER, GALLERY & VIDEO
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Production Photos
Header photo by Daniel Reichert. Pictured: Kasey Mahaffy.
Sponsors
Producing Sponsor:
Terri Murray
Sponsors:
Jeanie and Terry Kay
Chris Burt & Tieu-My Nguyen
Student Matinee Sponsor:
Helen and Will Webster Foundation
Post Show Sponsor:
Patricia Hoppe
A Noise Within’s 2023-24 Season is presented by the S. Mark Taper Foundation.
Additional Information
Special Performances
Date Nights every Saturday at A Noise Within
The best Date Night in town! Two tickets for $60, every Saturday, 8 pm. 2 for 1 Drinks at Lobby Bar. Apply promo code: ANWDATE
Pay What You Choose
Pay What You Choose tickets will be available to purchase online for as low as $10 starting at 12pm on the Monday before the performance with the choice to pay $10 or $20 (excluding handling fee). Tickets can also be purchased at the Box Office after 2pm day of the performance. Suggested price of $10.
October 11, 2023
October 12, 2023
Sensory Friendly
oin us for the first Thursday evening (7:30 pm) performance for a Sensory Friendly performance. A handout detailing when an abrupt or intense moment of lighting, sound, or on-stage action will occur, and a discreetly-placed lantern will provide a visual indication of when these moments will occur.
October 12, 2023
Opening Night
Join us for a free post-show cast party after the 8pm performance.
October 14, 2023
Treats for Tricksters
Bring your family for a night of mischief and magic everyone will enjoy. Kids (or grown-ups!) in costumes will receive complimentary Halloween candy from our staff, as well as a post-show photo op with our fairy ensemble. Contact Sarah Mass, Education and Community Outreach Manager, smass@anoisewithin.org with any questions.
Friday, October 27 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 28 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 28 at 8:00 pm
SHAKESBEER College Night
Join fellow college students in the area for a night of mischief and magic on our stage, plus an exclusive post-show mixer with pizza and drinks in our VIP lounge! Be sure to bring a valid student ID for entry. Contact Sarah Mass, Education and Community Outreach Manager, smass@anoisewithin.org with any questions.
November 2, 2023
Pre-Show Chamber String Orchestra
Join local students of the Chamber String Orchestra for a pre-show concert in the lobby featuring music from Mendelssohn’s Midsummer and other pieces thematically linked to Midsummer before select performances.
Friday, October 20 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 21 at 7:30 pm
Friday, November 3 at 7:30 pm
Post-Show Conversations
After select Friday 8pm and Sunday 2pm performances, join us after the show for a conversation with the actors.
Friday, October 20 at 8 pm
Sunday, October 22 at 2 pm
Friday, October 27 at 8 pm
Friday, November 3 at 8 pm
Friday, November 10 at 8 pm
artists + cast
The Artists
Director: Julia Rodriguez-Elliott
Director: Geoff Elliott
Stage Manager: Angela Sonner*
Assistant Stage Manager: Talya Camras*
Scenic Designer: Frederica Nascimento†
Costume Designer: Angela Balogh Calin†
Lighting Design: Ken Booth
Composer/Sound Design: Robert Oriol
Properties Designer: Stephen Taylor
Wig Design & Make Up: Tony Valdes
Dramaturg : Dr. Miranda Johnson-Haddad
The Cast
Demetrius: Rafael Goldstein*
Hermia: Erika Soto*
Helena: Jeanne Syquia*
Puck: Kasey Mahaffy*
Peter Quince: Alex Morris*
Nick Bottom: Frederick Stuart*
Titania/Hippolyta: Trisha Miller*
First Fairy: Cassandra Marie Murphy*
Lysander: Riley Shanahan*
Oberon/Theseus: Zach Kenney*
Egeus/Flute: Ed F. Martin*
Snug: Brendan Mulligan
Ensemble: Greta Donnelly
Ensemble: Rachel K. Han
Ensemble: Hakop Mkhsian
Ensemble: Lauren Sosa
Ensemble: Erick Valenzuela
Understudy Peter Quince/Snug/Egeus/Flute: Edgar Landa*
Understudy Hermia: Tania Verafield*
Understudy Puck: Mitch Connelly
Understudy Helena/Titania/Hippolyta: Alexandra Wright*
Understudy Nick Bottom: Bert Emmett*
Understudy Demetrius/Lysander: Jose Donado
Understudy Oberon/Theseus: Adam El-Sharkawi*
† Designer is represented by United Scenic Artists Local USA-829 of the IATSE
* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
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