Event

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Oakland Ballet Company presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

Thursday, June 1, 7:30 pm
Friday, June 2, 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 3, 2:30 pm
Saturday, June 3, 7:30 pm

This whimsical program showcases two ballets choreographed by Artistic Director, Graham Lustig.

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Enter an enchanted land besieged by love triangles and feuding fairy kingdoms. Based on Shakespeare's popular tale of love and set to Felix Mendelssohns score, Lustig's spritely version of A Midsummer Night's Dream is awash with magic at every turn.

Consort (World Premiere)
Lustigs newest work, inspired by Shakespeares Fair Youth Sonnets and the music of the English Renaissance, explores the nature and intrigues of courtly love. Live musical accompaniment provided by Dan Cromeenes, Countertenor and Dominic Schaner, Lutenist.

Performance Location:
Odell Johnson Performing Arts Center
Laney College
990 Fallon Street, Oakland

Tickets::
- Tickets will be available for purchase on-line up to 4 hours prior to the performance.
- The box office and will call open 1 hour before each performance.
- Theater doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Getting to the Theater:
- Odell Johnson Performing Arts Center is located within blocks of the Lake Merritt BART Station and several AC Transit bus lines.
- Several paid parking lots and garages are within easy walking distance of the center.
- Limited street parking is available.

For more details, visit www.OaklandBallet.org.