Feb 15
Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream at the Guthrie Theater
On the shortest night of the year, the magical and mortal worlds collide. What could possibly go wrong? Shakespeare gives us a clue: “The course of true love never did run smooth.” In this beloved tale of mischief and merriment, four stories are cleverly woven together: the marriage of the Athenian duke to the Amazon queen; a spat between the fairy king and queen; the follies of four lovers; and the hilarious antics of amateur actors staging a play. When the exhilarating night in the forest finally resolves to (almost) everyone’s satisfaction, a new day of love, joy and reconciliation dawns. Brimming with wit and wisdom, Shakespeare’s most popular play will enchant you.
With the support of the Elizabeth Thompson Memorial Fund, Carleton will be bringing students to the matinée performance on February 15. The group will leave between 11:15-11:30 for the 1 pm performance and then return to campus around 5:15. If you are interested, please contact phecker. A sign up link may be available soon.