Tonight I took John on a date to see Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. John really likes Shakespeare when we've watched it in movies and such and I love supporting local theater so it seemed like a good match. I have never been one for Shakespeare, I always seem lost and confused and didn't previosuly find it entertaining so I was worried (just a tiny bit) what I might be in for.
Evening events:
The evening started off after work looking like server weather was heading our way. On the way to the show we packed up towels, rainproof blankets, umbrellas, and jackets. The theater, Riverside Theatre, is located outdoors in in City Park in Iowa City. It did rain for part of the show then we had a rain delay after about 30 minutes. It was worth the wait for the rain to stop and the show to start again as the show was spectaular.
Review:
This show was AMAZING! I have rarely laughed so hard at a play or enjoyed one so much! The acting, directing, dancing (yes dancing), costuming was top notch. On a scale of 5 I would give it a very solid and high 5. If you get a chance to see this at Riverside Theater or any other theater I would recommend it as its a very accessible piece of shakerspare that will make you laugh till you cry.
Notable quotes from the show:
The course of true love never did run smooth.
- —Lysander tells Hermia that they are not the only true lovers who have had troubles.
- Merry and tragical! tedious and brief!
That is, hot ice and wondrous strange snow. - —Theseus' wonderment at the description of the play that Bottom and his friends are to perform.
- O, when she's angry, she is keen and shrewd!
She was a vixen when she went to school;
And though she be but little, she is fierce. - —Helena describes Hermia as she pleads with the men to defend her from Hermia's jealous rage.
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