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A Neo-Political Dream

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"A Midsummer Night's Dream" poster art by Mia Funk, The Creative Process.

authorStaff Writer on Jul 11, 2022

The Neo-Political Cowgirls will be presenting a work-in-process, first launch performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream (As Seen Through The Sleepy Eyes Of A Young Girl)” at Mulford Farm, 10 James Lane, East Hampton on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29, at 7:30 p.m. With early-stages of scenic, staging, sound and costume design, this production is a fun frolic out under the moon and stars before NPC works on further devising and development of the play for its 2023 run in New York City.

Conceived and choreographed by NPC’s founder Kate Mueth, text direction by Josh Gladstone, scenic design by Mariana Sanchez, costumes by Yuka Silvera, lighting by Sebastian Paczynski, props and headwear by Sarah Azzara, sound by David Brandenburg and Patrick Dawson, and performed with the following cast: Vanessa Lynah as Titania/Hipployta; Erik Ransom as Oberon/Theseus; Amanda Nichols as Helena; Stephanie Orta-ázquez as Hermia; John Kroft as Lysander; Manny Dunn as Demetrius; Sarah Giacomini as Puck; Adelaide Mestre as Egeus and Snug; Rae Mizrachi as Quince; Theresa DeBerry as Bottom; Carly Cooper as Snout; Anthony Costello as Flute; Kelley Lord as Starveling, plus, as The Fairy Squad, Mary Minard, Leila Kleiman, Greta Burwell, Zoe Leathers, Sophie Reed, Lucia Schwartz, and Gaila Calderon, and The Dreamer Georgia Carey.

Seating is on the ground. Audiences should bring blankets or low-slung beach chairs and picnics if they’d like. There is limited bench seating provided by the venue on a first come, first reserved basis. Ticket purchase in advance at npcowgirls.org is encouraged and general seating is $25 with VIP pod tickets at $350 for four people).

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