three dog night

Amongst the sacred cows of theatre, Shakespeare undoubtedly sits atop them all.  His work has been some of the most frequently adapted, borrowed, and updated by contemporary storytellers across all media and failing to do justice to them is guaranteed to bring forth the ire of audiences and critics alike. In many respects, Bear Production’s adaptation of A Midsummer’s Night Dream, simply titled The Dream, walks on thin ice but ultimately delivers an entertaining and noteworthy show. For that reason, one cannot help but feel they pass the threshold of success - if tenuously.

Ryan Ward as Oberon and Alana Bridgewater as Titania; photo credit: Andy McCraw