VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University Theatre Program is present four performances of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center, 20 W. Red Skelton Blvd. Show dates and times are Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. eastern and Nov. 3 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are on sale and cost $12 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $5 for non-VU students. VU employees and staff will be admitted free with their University ID. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.vinu.edu/red-skelton, by phone at 812-888-4039, or in person at the Red Skelton Box Office. Box Office Hours are posted on the website.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” features a cast and crew of students and community members. VU students include; Jaime Boyles-Taraschke as Oberon, Overton Dudley as Puck, Bladen Allbright as Lysander, Cruse Bridgewater as Demetrius, Sarah Bingham as Hermia, Emily Jumper as Helena, Elizabeth Krusenklaus as Fairy/ Peaseblossom, Kendra Sheperd as Fairy 1/ Cobweb, Jessica Mansfield as Fairy 2/ Moth, Jordyn Wesner as Mustardseed, Myles Dixon as Theseus, Kristen Heshelman as Hippolyta, Sutton Cuevas as Egeus, Alyssa Crowley as Philostrate, Miles Anthony Lewis as Starveling/ Moonshine, and Peter Hesselgrave as Flute/ Thisbe. Community Members include Kyle Gregory as Bottom/ Pyramus, Megan Gregory as Snout/ Wall, Nora Grabbe as Titania, Jaclyn Zimmerman as Quince and Mark Kratzner as Snug/ Lion.

ABOUT THE SHOW

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” written by William Shakespeare at the end of the 16th century, features a group of young, star-crossed lovers who run away to the woods, and a band of mischievous fairies who cause havoc for the humans. A group of actors, known as The Mechanicals, relieve the tension with their hilariously poor attempt at a play. This lighthearted comedy will be performed in the setting of a grand circus, with the fairies as carnival folk. The circus theme will begin in the lobby before the show even begins, with decorations, a photo-op, circus peanuts and face painting!”

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY - Indiana’s First College

VU is state-supported with campuses in Vincennes and Jasper, the Aviation Technology Center and American Sign Language program in Indianapolis, Early College Career and Technical Education Centers, and additional sites such as the Gene Haas Training and Education Center in Lebanon, the Logistics Training and Education Center in Plainfield, and the Gibson County Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics in Fort Branch. A leader in developing Early Colleges statewide, VU also offers instruction at military sites throughout the nation.

In addition to offering a wide range of associate degree and certificate programs, VU also offers bachelor’s degree programs in technology, homeland security, nursing, secondary education programs in mathematics and science, and special education/elementary education.

VU enrolls students from throughout Indiana, 36 other states, and 21 other countries. Tuition and fees are the lowest among Indiana campuses with residence halls. VU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Founded in 1801, VU is Indiana’s first college and is the only college in the nation founded by an individual who would later become President of the United States. William Henry Harrison, the ninth U.S. President, founded VU while serving as governor of the Indiana Territory. More information is available at www.vinu.edu

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MARCIA MARTINEZ, University Life Reporter & Sports Information Director
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