Jersey Shore Meets BILL…Shakespeare,
That Is
Red Bank Catholic High School’s Casey Players are taking on the unique
challenge of retelling the Shakespearean classic, Midsummer Nights’ Dream
but with a more familiar setting and cast of characters. Midsummer/Jersey is the hilarious high-octane retelling
of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream, set on the boardwalk of a
seaside town in modern day New Jersey.
The story revolves
around the impending marriage of New Jersey Governor, 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, king of the fairies, and the impish Puck arrive
on the scene armed with a powerful love potion and a desire for mischief
making, inspired by Oberon’s desire to settle the score with his wife, the
ever-powerful fairy queen, Titania. 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.
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This modern adaptation
of the classic Shakespearean comedy will be sure to keep audiences on their
toes and in stitches… and quite possibly on their feet “fist pumping.” There
are only three opportunities to catch this hilarious, fresh look at
Shakespeare. Performances are Thursday
November 21st at 7pm, Friday November 22nd at 7pm and Saturday
November 23rd at 8pm in the historic Red Bank Catholic Broad Street
Auditorium (112 Broad St.) Tickets will be on sale in the school book store
Monday November 18th through Friday the 22nd from
10am-3pm daily. Adult tickets are $15. Student/Senior tickets are $10. Advanced
ticket sales are recommended, but tickets will also be available at the door.
Don’t miss it!
