Midsummer Nights
by Bryan D Leys, Kevin Kuhn

Midsummer Nights Book Cover
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Highlights

120 mins 1960s Unit Set/Multiple Settings Period Costumes

Synopsis

Midsummer Nights transfers Shakespeare’s classic comedy from ancient Athens to the California coast and into the great “Beach Blanket” movies of the 1960’s.

Over the course of a magical evening, pranksters, eccentrics and fools find love and folly while delivering “Grease”-style parodies of '60’s pop songs.

In the seaside town of Laguna Beach, Hermia and Lysander find new inspiration as a “Frankie and Annette” pair of star-crossed lovers.

Demetrius is a science nerd.

Helena is a biker chick.

Shakespeare’s rustics are now a local community theater group.

Shakespeare’s fairy king and queen are re-imagined as discontented beatniks.

Puck is a mischievous beach boy and Cobweb, Blossom and Moth provide backup vocals.

Midsummer Nights is an enchanted evening of spirited song and dance and an excellent choice for community or local regional theater productions.

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Press Reviews

"A frothy show with lively tunes and some sassy and clever lyrics."

— - The New York Times

"Charming ... lively and cute. A great deal of fun."

— - Newark Star Ledger

Publication

ISBN-13 9780573695148
ISBN-10 0573695148

Midsummer Nights is a play written by Bryan D Leys and published by Concord Theatricals .

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