Marin Shakespeare Company
Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, San Rafael
June 13 – July 13, 2025
Not a full review — just a spotlight worth sharing
I only caught the second half of this Midsummer Night’s Dream, so I’m not filing a full review—but what I did see? Wildly inventive.
Director Bridgette Loriaux gives us a Shakespeare that’s more futuristic fantasia than fairy tale. Set in a reimagined Athens that feels like it crashed through a cosmic portal, this production leans into myth, movement, and mischief. The choreography brings a pulse to the story, with fluid physicality and stylized movement keeping everything in motion—even when the lovers lose their way.
Visually, it’s striking. Tonally, it’s bold. And though I came in midway, it was clear: this production has vision, energy, and a fresh approach that makes Midsummer feel surprising again.
If you’re curious about what Shakespeare looks like reimagined in a sleek, sci-fi future, this one’s for you.
Comment from the Director
In speaking about her vision for this reimagined Midsummer, Director Bridgette Loriaux shared:
“Like any living entity, art must breathe freely, take time to grow and flourish, and have its own unique heartbeat—it must change and evolve. As a storyteller, it is my job to engage human beings through an experience that affects them in the moment and, hopefully, long after they have left the theatre. I look forward to innovating pieces of work and creating an atmosphere where the artist and audience build a relationship. Shakespeare’s language, poetry, and timeless themes allow my curiosity to dive and take flight with collaborators who seek the same journey. He allows me to ignite a dialogue with the actor and the observer—to invite spontaneity, madness, joy, and self-reflection. Every idea, every image and movement sequence is inspired by the profound and elegant language of William Shakespeare.”
Ticket Info
Runs through July 13
Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, 890 Belle Ave., San Rafael (Dominican University campus)
You can grab tickets online—either single admission or a Summer Series Pass if you want to catch more of MSC’s 2025 season:
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Buy Single Tickets: https://www.marinshakespeare.org/tickets/
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Buy a Summer Series Pass: https://www.marinshakespeare.org/tickets/
This is outdoor seating—blankets, cushions, and layers encouraged. Picnics welcome! And by 10 pm, with that signature Marin breeze kicking in, you’ll be glad you brought something warm to wrap around you.
Learn More
Get the full rundown of cast, crew, and creative concept:
Explore the Digital Program: https://www.marinshakespeare.org/a-midsummer-nights-dream-2025/
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