The perfect summer night - ocean breeze, a glass of wine, and a Dream born of the swirling sights, sounds, and characters of our beautiful community: a Dream where Faery Queens do Yoga on the beach, and coffeehouse baristas and café cashiers rehearse plays late into the night. Shakespeare as it could only be done in Santa Monica. Come be a part of this new annual tradition.

The critically acclaimed Los Angeles Theatre Ensemble will present William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on the Powerhouse Theatre’s redwood deck from July 8 – 31. As a way of showing appreciation for the ongoing support of the Santa Monica community, all performances will be offered at no cost to the public. Audience members will be invited to bring a picnic dinner or purchase food and drinks at the theatre. This raucous and magical comedy is helmed by veteran Shakespeare director Jonathan Redding and features the talents of Blake Anthony, Kyle Cadman, Melissa Collins, Corwin Evans, Joshua Green, Madeline Harris, Tom Hinman, Mike Kindle, Emmalinda MacLean, Chase McKenna, Nathaniel Meek, Brian Ruppenkamp and Dee Sudik. Immediately following the July 9 performance the audience is invited to join the company for the Opening Night Reception on the deck of the Powerhouse.

“Get ready to laugh until your face hurts!” - StageHappenings

“Raunchy fun on display!” - LA Theatre Review

“The crowd on the night reviewed remained rapt throughout.” - Backstage