Shakespeare in Hollywood
by Ken Ludwig
Sporting a mix of historical reality and farce in a two-act hilarious comedy, this deliciously inventive play combines mischief, mayhem and laughter into a fanciful, but poignant and sophisticated story. It's 1934 and Shakespeare's most famous fairies, Oberon and Puck, have magically materialized on the Warner Brothers set of Max Reinhardt's film A Midsummer Night's Dream. Commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company and premiered in 2003 by Arena Stage, Shakespeare in Hollywood won the Helen Hayes award for Best New Play of that year. If you’re looking for a fun evening of theatre, this production will charm you as it combines the feel of madcap 1930s comedies with a Shakespearean classic.
- Directed by Mechele Leon
- Scenic Design by Phillip Schroeder
- Assistant Designer: Rachel Dyer
- Lighting Design by Dennis Christilles
- Assistant Designer: Nate Selee
- Costume Design by Tatyana Wilds
- Stage Manager: Hilary Surface
Character | Cast Member |
| Max Reinhardt | John Staniunas |
| Oberon | Taylor Geiman |
| Jack Warner | Festus Shaughnessy |
| Daryl | Collin Stephens |
| Will Hayes | Alex Roschitz |
| Dick Powell | Tim Wilkinson |
| Jimmy Cagney | Seth Macchi |
| Joe E. Brown | Sean Dwyer |
Male Ensemble |
Josh Green |
| Puck | Julie Miller |
| Louella Parsons | Laura Williams |
| Olivia Darnell | Jenny Curatola |
| Lydia Lansing | Shannon Buhler |
| Female Ensemble | Lindsey Roesti |
Take a Sneak Peek at the Production
Performances
- Thursday October 13, 7:30 p.m. | Crafton-Preyer Theatre
- Friday October 14, 7:30 p.m. | Crafton-Preyer Theatre
- Saturday October 15, 7:30 p.m. | Crafton-Preyer Theatre
- Sunday October 16, 2:30 p.m. | Crafton-Preyer Theatre
Ticket Prices
- Public: $18
- Senior Citizens & KU Faculty/Staff: $17
- All Students: $10
Scenic Design by Phillip Schroeder 
Costume Design by Tatyana Wilds
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