April 3, 2025

Ferris State Theatre Department to host ‘two hours of happiness’ with ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

The Ferris State University Theatre Department’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is “a chance to share two hours of happiness with the community,” director Dennis Henry said.

The production kicks off on Thursday, April 3, beginning at 7:30 p.m., and continues through April 6 in Williams Auditorium. The Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 presentations start at 7:30 p.m., while the Sunday, April 6 date begins at 2:30 p.m.

“Not only is it Shakespeare’s funniest play, but it is filled with music, beauty, whimsy and joy,” said Henry, an assistant professor of Humanities in the College of Arts, Sciences and Education. “The language is beautiful, and the interwoven stories are gripping. I think it is the perfect play to say, ‘Welcome back to summertime.’”

One of William Shakespeare’s most beloved plays, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” features a world of romance, magic and laughter as it follows star-crossed lovers who wander into a mystical forest where mischievous fairies create magical mayhem.

“‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ is a chance for us to share two hours of happiness with the community,” Henry said. “Almost more than any other play by Shakespeare, ‘Midsummer’ creates its world and steeps the audience in it.”

Pre-purchased tickets are $8, and tickets at the door are $10.

“This play means a lot to me. It’s my first time doing a play by Shakespeare, so it’s been fun trying to learn what everything means and how to act it out on stage,” said Mason Yarnell, who plays the “Demetrius” role. “We’ve all been working hard on this, and I think people will have a good time watching it.”

For more information and ticket reservations, please visit the Ferris State Theatre website or contact the director at [email protected].