A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Botanical Gardens

July 23, 2008

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Midsummer Night’s DreamI love the idea of exposing kids to Shakespeare, and I believe this production would be the perfect entree to the bard.  First, this modern adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream lasts only one hour.  Second, tickets are only $5 ($20 max per family).  Third, the setting is the main lawn of the beautiful Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks.

The show is THIS WEEKEND and begins at 6:30pm both Friday, July 25th and Sunday, July 27, 2008.  For more information, call 455-6333 or go to www.bgozarks.org. 

Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on.  You can also bring a picnic basket or cooler, but any alcoholic beverages must be purchased on site. 

Remember, this is still Shakespeare, so I would suggest preparing by reading the story before you go.  Here’s a good one at Lamb’s Tales from Shakespeare (link).  Or, you could read a modern translation of the entire play.  Here’s a good online resource at No Fear Shakespeare (link).

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog 

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