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ANGOLA – Trine University Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of "Midsummer/Jersey."
"Midsummer/Jersey" is a high-octane re-telling of Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream" set on the boardwalk of a seaside town in modern-day New Jersey, according to a news release from Trine University.
The story revolves around the impending marriage of the governor of New Jersey, the love affairs of four beach-bound high school crushes, a lively crew of fairies and the staff of the local beauty salon (run by Patti Quince and stylist Nikki Bottom).
The night takes a magical turn when Oberon and the impish Puck arrive on the scene armed with a powerful love potion and a desire for mischief making. With several weddings and the acting careers of six beauticians hanging in the balance, the lovers take to the boardwalk, backed by pop music and an iPhone-obsessed wood sprite.
Trine Theatre will perform the play at 7 p.m. March 26 and 27, and 2 p.m. March 28.
Tickets are $10 each for the general public, $5 for students ages 5-17 and free for Trine students and employees. They are available at trine.edu/furthtickets or at the door.
Local student in the cast is Macy Bonifield, an elementary education major from Warsaw, Indiana, as Titania.
Lou Ann Homan, Trine lecturer, is serving as director, with assistance from Lydia Roop, the university's assistant director of student engagement, leadership and service.
The Trine Theatre program is part of the university's Department of Humanities and Communication.
