NATIONAL TOUR
The course of true love never did run smooth.
Available as a 90-minute OR full-length production.
In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare casts a theatrical spell powerful enough to make audiences of all ages believe in anything. This mischievous comedy of lovers, heroes, fairies, and rude mechanicals is his tribute to humankind’s power of imagination, and reveals that the “course of true love” can alter with just one touch of magic.
Artistic Team
Thomas J. Coppola *
Stage Manager
Thomas J. Coppola was part of the American Shakespeare Center from 2015 to 2025.
Nancy Anderson
Choreographer/Vocal Coach
THIS SEASON: Vocal Coach. Nancy is an actress, vocalist, and choreographer who appeared at ASC in last season’s world premiere musical…
Andrew Tung
Music Director
THIS TOUR SEASON: Lysander, Snug the Joiner in A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Arviragus in Imogen; Connie Rivers, Ensemble in The Grapes of Wrath
Cast
Mia Wurgaft
Helena
THIS SEASON: Viola/Sebastian in Twelfth Night; Desdemona in Othello
Michael Morét
Demetrius
THIS TOUR SEASON: Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Belarus in Imogen, Tom Joad in The Grapes of Wrath
Sara Linares *
Hermia
Sara Linares is an actor at the American Shakespeare Center, appearing in classical and contemporary productions at the Blackfriars Playhouse.
Chris Bellinger *
Theseus, Oberon
THIS SEASON: Dick Wilkins and Peter in A Christmas Carol
Andreá Bellamore *
Titania, Hippolyta
THIS TOUR SEASON: Paris in Romeo and Juliet and Adriana in A Comedy of Errors
Alexis Baigue
Francis Flute, First Fairy, Peaseblossom
THIS SEASON: Margaret in Much Ado About Nothing; Marcellus, Fortinbras, Player Queen in Hamlet; Caius Martius in Coriolanus
Andrew Tung
Lysander, Snug the Joiner
THIS TOUR SEASON: Lysander, Snug the Joiner in A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Arviragus in Imogen; Connie Rivers, Ensemble in The Grapes of Wrath
Kenn Hopkins Jr. *
Egeus, Snout, Mustardseed
Kenn Hopkins Jr. is an accomplished actor who has brought dynamic performances to ASC, regional theatres, and screen, with captivating roles.
Madeline Calais
Puck
THIS SEASON: Ensemble (Christmas Past, Tiny Tim) in A Christmas Carol
Sophia Beratta
Quince, Cobweb
THIS TOUR SEASON: Quince, Cobweb in A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Caius Lucius, Helen in Imogen; Noah Joad, Ensemble in The Grapes of Wrath
Topher Embrey *
Bottom
Topher Embrey is an actor at the American Shakespeare Center. Explore his theater experience, education, and background.