Touring classical theatre troupe Aquila Theatre will set up shop Off-Broadway for one weekend only to present two contrasting pieces: William Shakespeare's romantic comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream and Mary Shelley's less romantic, less comedic Frankenstein (adapted by Desiree Sanchez and Peter Meineck). The two will be presented in rep April 5–7 at A.R.T./New York Theatres' Mezzanine Theatre.
Both productions, helmed by Aquila Executive Artistic Director Desiree Sanchez, will feature Harriet Barrow, Andrea Bellamore, Nicholas Charles, James Donovan, Lily Donovan, Jack Klaff, and Robert Madley.
The design team features scenic and lighting designer Stevie Mackie, costume designers Lara de Brujin and Peter Todd, sound designer Jo Walker, and projection designer Declan Randall.
See below for the performance schedule of the two plays. For more information, visit AquilaTheatre.com.
April 5, 11 AM: A Midsummer Night's Dream
April 5, 8 PM: Frankenstein
April 6, 3 PM: Frankenstein
April 6, 8 PM: Frankenstein
April 7, 3 PM: A Midsummer Night's Dream
