"Sound, music!—Come, my queen, take hands with me,
And rock the ground whereon these sleepers be."
Lift your spirits with a summer-long party! In this glam run of Shakespeare’s electric comedy, the paths of four young lovers, some feuding fairies, a mischievous sprite and a troupe of bumbling actors collide. Join them in the forest as enchanting and peculiar schemes unfold across one unforgettable midsummer night.
Since 1958, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with professional theatre on the CU Boulder campus. Complete your Colorado summer with Shakespeare under the stars in the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre—complimentary seatbacks included.
COVID-19 updates
Plans for the 2021 season are subject to the permissible event guidelines from public health officials and the university that will be in place at the time of the performances. We will provide details about all COVID-19 protocols as they become available. Learn more
Performance dates and times
Friday, June 18, 8 p.m. (preview)
Saturday, June 19, 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 20, 7 p.m.
Friday, June 25, 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 26, 8 p.m.
Friday, July 2, 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 3, 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 11, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 14, 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 15, 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 18, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 20, 7 p.m.
Friday, July 23, 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 24, 8 p.m.
Thursday, July 29, 7 p.m.
Friday, July 30, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 6, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 7, 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m.
Buying options
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" is sold out.
Program
Attending an outdoor show in the Boulder foothills can be unpredictable. Come prepared to enjoy the adventure by reviewing our weather policy and attire suggestions. Learn more
Artistic Team
Jon Dunkle
Scenic Design (inspiration)
Shannon McKinney^
Lighting Designer
Jeffrey Parker
Voice and Text Coach
Meghan Anderson Doyle
Meghan Anderson Doyle
Sylvia Gregory
Casting Director
Ken Travis^
Sound Designer
Erika Randall
Choreographer
Matt Grevan* *
Stage Manager
Amanda Giguere
CSF Director of Outreach
Josue Miranda
Translator
Cast
Stephanie Saltis
As cast
Jessica Robblee* *
Benvolio
Sean Michael Cummings
Silvius/Charles/Ensemble Musician
Jeffrey Parker
Voice and Text Coach
Scott Coopwood* *
Brutus
Michael Anthony Tatmon
Halitherses / Menelaus / Eurymachus
Rodney Lizcano* *
Pistol/Montjoy
Chloe McLeod
Essie Carmichael
Leslie O'Carroll* *
Audley
Christian Ray Robinson
Messenger/Percy/Philip
Maya Camille Boyd
As cast
Lauren Dennis
Rheba
Daniel Crumrine
Swing
Greta Hooston
As cast
Seth Palmer Harris
Leodes / Neoman / Eumaeus
Christian Tripp
As cast
Jacob Dresch* *
Autolycus / Servant / Ensemble
Sean Scrutchins* *
Ross / Keeper
Director
Carolyn Howarthº
Director