A comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1590 and 1597. It portrays the events surrounding the marriage of the Duke of Athens, Theseus, and Hippolyta. These include the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of six amateur actors (the Mechanicals), who are controlled and manipulated by the Fairies who inhabit the forest in which most of the play is set. The play is one of Shakespeare's most popular works for the stage and is widely performed across the world.

See the review by Andrew Walker White on DC Metro Arts: Spring has sprung, the dogwoods are in full flower, and there’s a truly delicious cat-fight to be had in McLean—take my word for it. Now that the solemnities of the season have been properly observed it’s time to get back to love, enchantment, long nails and the occasional cheap laugh.

Another review by BRIAN TROMPETER in INSIDE NOVA:
Lively performances, lovely set boost MCP’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"

The McLean Community Center closed for renovations in April 2017 for about 18 months, so we have arranged for an alternate location at Vinson Hall for the remainder of this season and at least part of the next season. See map for Vinson Hall.

Tickets for A Midsummer Night's Dream at Vinson Hall may be purchased at the door, online, or by phone through BrownPaperTickets at 800-838-3006. Per ticket convenience charges apply.