The Dreamer at LTV

Playwrights’ Theatre of East Hampton, founded in 1992 by Mitzi and Perry Pazer and now revived with their blessings at LTV Studios by producer Josh Gladstone, will partner with The Neo-Political Cowgirls to present “The Dreamer (A Midsummer Night’s Dream as Seen Through the Eyes of a Young Girl)” for three fully-staged performances at LTV’s Studio 3 theater from Wednesday, October 25, through Friday, October 27, at 7 p.m.

Previously performed Off Broadway at HERE Arts Center last spring and outdoors at LongHouse Reserve in August, “The Dreamer” makes a special encore return to the East End supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts administered by Arts Midwest in support of its Shakespeare in American Communities program. In addition to LTV, “The Dreamer” will tour area schools for its week of residence, including performances for Bridgehampton, Ross School, East Hampton Middle School, Pierson and Wainscott schools.

This unique reimagining of Shakespeare’s beloved, romantic comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is co-directed by Kate Mueth, artistic director or The Neo-Political Cowgirls along with her husband, Josh Gladstone, LTV’s creative director, and it centers on a young girl dreamer coming of age in a world of turmoil. Hailed as a “genius interpretation“ and “the best Midsummer we’ve ever seen,” The Neo-Political Cowgirls once again take a classic text and put the pen boldly into the hand of the modern audience. Fueled by an energetic young cast, fun physicality, delicious visuals and poignant storytelling, “The Dreamer” is truly a Shakespeare adaptation for our times.

Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at npcowgirls.org or ltveh.org. LTV Studios is at 75 Industrial Road in Wainscott. Call 631-537-2777 for more information.