Ripon College theatre department presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ April 4-11
Posted April 1, 2025
When: April 4th and 5th at 7:30pm. April 6th at 1:30pm.
Where: Benstead Theatre
Admissions is free to the campus and community
Four young lovers—Hermia, Lysander, Helena, and Demetrius—find themselves in a magical forest where the fairy king Oberon and his mischievous servant Puck create chaos with love potions. Titania, the fairy queen, becomes embroiled in Oberon’s schemes as they fight over a changeling boy, leading to humorous and unexpected entanglements. Meanwhile, the group of amateur actors rehearses a play, adding to the comedic chaos. In a delightful twist, Puck
transforms Bottom, an amateur actor, into a donkey, causing further confusion and hilarity when Titania, under the influence of a love potion, falls for him. As the characters navigate misunderstandings and transformations, the boundaries between reality and dreams blur.
Ultimately, love triumphs, misunderstandings are resolved, and the couples unite, culminating in a joyous celebration of love and the whimsical nature of life.
The price of admission is free for all community members.