Exeter-West Greenwich Jr/Sr High School Presents A Midsummer Night's Dream

Join EWG Drama as we take Shakespeare on a trip to the roaring 20’s.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream focuses on three parallel stories: the trials and experiences of two sets of lovers,  the world of the Fairy King and Queen and their elves, and a group of rough craftsmen attempting to stage a production of “Pyramus and Thisby” for the wedding of the Duke. Hermia is in love with Lysander, but her father wants her to marry Demetrius. To escape the arranged marriage, she and Lysander elope into the vast garden on the country estate. Demetrius follows them and is pursued by Helena, who nurses an unrequited passion for him. A love quadrangle develops among the young lovers when mischievous Puck plays Cupid. “The course of true love never did run smooth,” says Lysander. Meanwhile, the craftsman of the estate rehearse their play in the garden and soon all find their lives changed by the doings of Oberon and Titania, the warring king and queen of the fairies. Magic, action, love, and humor are the ingredients for this unforgettable spell.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is about the world’s most popular pastime: falling in love. But as Puck knows, falling in love can make fools of us all. Love is crazy, love is mad. Will love win out in the end?