A Midsummer Night's Dream: The classic Shakespeare comedy adapted for young audiences. - Couverture souple

L. Henry Dowell recieved his BA in Theatre from Morehead State University and attended The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York where he worked with numerous Broadway Theatre performers. He is the Artistic Director of The Gusto Theatre Company where he directs a full time Children's Theatre program. Mr. Dowell teaches Drama and lectures to over 100 schools every year. He is the author of over 35 published plays including Snow White and the Seven Dwarves of the Old Republic, The Long John Cafe, Cinderella and the Quest for the Crystal Pump, So, Who Was That Masked Guy Anyway?, Wanted: Santa Claus, Jacklyn Sparrow and the Lady Pirates of the Caribbean, Humbug!, Frankenstein Rocks!, The Dracula Spectacula, Dear John, Elvis Meets Nixon, Even Adam, Batguy, The Many Hats of Theodore Roosevelt, Otherwise Known as Anthony Roberts and The Four Presidents. Mr. Dowell can currently be seen as Colonel Harland Sanders in his one man production of "Finger Lickin' Good!", currently touring nationally as part of The Kentucky Humanities Council's Chautauqua Program.

Don't be afraid, it's only Shakespeare!!!What happens when you mix two sets of star-crossed lovers, a group of blue collar, would-be actors and a mischievious pair of feuding fairies in the woods one midsummer night? It's William Shakespeare's classic, four-hundred year old comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, come to life in this creative adaptation that all ages will understand and enjoy!This version has beed formatted for younger actors and includes blocking suggestions and comedic business from previous productions!Cast Size: 23 flexible roles with doubling possible.Running Time: 90 minutes.Royalties: $50.00 per performance. Appropriate for all ages. Check out www.blackboxtheatrepublishing.com for other great plays!!!