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Midsummer/Jersey

  • Ken Ludwig
  • Full Length Play, Romantic Comedy, Comedy, Present Day, Contemporary, New Millennium/21st Century
  • 5M, 10F
  • ISBN: 9780573700767

"A seamless blend of MTV reality show Jersey Shore and Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream...with fresh, poetic dialogue, frequent recitations of authentic quotes, and countless pop culture references."

Fairfax Connection

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Description

  • Full Length Play
  • Romantic Comedy, Comedy
  • 120 minutes

  • Time Period: Present Day, Contemporary, New Millennium/21st Century
  • Target Audience: Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18), Appropriate for all audiences
  • Set Requirements: Exterior Set, Unit Set/Multiple Settings, Bare Stage/Simple Set, Opportunity for Spectacle

  • Performance Group:
  • Community Theatre, High School/Secondary, Professional Theatre, Blackbox / Second Stage /Fringe Groups, College Theatre / Student
Midsummer/Jersey is the hilarious high-octane re-telling of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream set on the boardwalk of a seaside town in modern-day New Jersey.

The story revolves around the impending marriage of the Governor of New Jersey, the love affairs of four beach-bound high school crushes, a lively crew of fairies and the staff of the local beauty salon (run by Patti Quince and Stylist Nikki Bottom).

The night takes a magical turn when Oberon and the impish Puck arrive on the scene armed with a powerful love potion and a desire for mischief making. With several weddings and the acting careers of six beauticians hanging in the balance, the lovers take to the boardwalk, backed by pop music and an iPhone-obsessed wood sprite.
REVIEWS:

"Appealing to the cultural tastes and theatrical ambitions of the [next] generation."

 The Washington Post

"A sensational jest of pop culture and examines the test of true love... A explosive combination of brassy personalities and bold hilarity."

 Fairfax Station Patch

Premiere Production: Midsummer/Jersey received its world premiere in November 2011 at James Robinson High School in Fairfax, VA where it played to sold out houses.

Characters

  • Casting: 5M, 10F
  • Casting Attributes: Reduced casting (Doubling Possible), Ensemble cast, Room for Extras, Features Teens, Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle), Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)
  • Casting Notes: Without doubling, at least 27 actors, 22 women and 5 men (but opportunities for more fairies, both male and female). With doubling, 15 actors: 10 women and 5 men.

  • THE REAL WORLD CHARACTERS
    The Adults
    PATRICIA PLATT - Wildwood High School principal. Intelligent, middle-aged female.
    CHRIS ATHENS - Governor of New Jersey, early 40s, young and hip, good guy.
    HIPPOLYTA - Governor's fiancé, smart, upbeat and sensitive.
    PHYLLIS TRAIT - Governor's secretary, always carrying a note pad and checking items off.
    JUSTINE DICARLO - Governor's chief of staff, Mia's (Cokkie) mother.
    RUFUS DICARLO - Justine's husband, Mia's father, very shy and afraid of Justine, his wife.

  • The Four High School Crushes
    MIA "COOKIE" DICARLO - a volatile ball of energy, sassy, bold and emotional; in love with Lyle.
    LYLE "THE UNDERSTATEMENT" FAGIOLI - farcical macho lover, buff and self-confident; in love with Mia.
    DENIS - in love with Mia (Cookie), buff and self-confident, had a "thing" with Helene.
    HELENE - in love with Denis; romantically tormented, also sassy and emotional; works at the lobster place.
    MATAWAN - a taller version of Mia

  • The Hair Salon Attendants - they are practicing their play of Romeo and Juliet in hopes of being chosen to perform for the Governor and Hippolyta on their wedding day.
    PATTI QUINCE - owns the salon.
    NIKKI BOTTOM - stylist; has an overinflated opinion of her own acting talent; overacts everything and wants to play every part of the play within the play.
    FRANCI FLUTE - tanning specialist.
    JANET SNUG - manicures, very shy.
    TERRI THUMBS - massage.
    ROBERT SUDDS - shampoo specialist.

  • THE FAIRY WORLD CHARACTERS
    OBERON - king of the fairies, extraordinary in looks, dress and attitude.
    TITANIA - queen of the fairies, extraordinary in looks, dress and attitude, she and Oberon are fighting.
    ROBIN GOODFELLOW (PUCK) - endearing and mischievous sprite; Oberon's messenger; must be athletic.

  • Titania's Fairies
    MOONBEAM
    SUNFLOWER
    SUNSHINE
    TURTLE
    PEASBLOSSOM
    MUSTARDSEED
    COBWEB
    MOTE

    • Available Material

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    Midsummer/Jersey Script Order Now

    Midsummer/Jersey is the hilarious high-octane re-telling of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream set on the boardwalk of a seaside town in modern-day New Jersey.

    The story revolves around the impending marriage of the Governor of New Jersey, the love affairs of four beach-bound high school crushes, a lively crew of fairies and the staff of the local beauty salon (run by Patti Quince and Stylist Nikki Bottom).

    The night takes a magical turn when Oberon and the impish Puck arrive on the scene armed with a powerful love potion and a desire for mischief making. With several weddings and the acting careers of six beauticians hanging in the balance, the lovers take to the boardwalk, backed by pop music and an iPhone-obsessed wood sprite.

    "Appealing to the cultural tastes and theatrical ambitions of the [next] generation" - The Washington Post

    "A sensational jest of pop culture and examines the test of true love...An explosive combination of brassy personalities and bold hilarity." - Fairfaix Station Patch

    Midsummer/Jersey received its world premiere in November 2011 at James Robinson High School in Fairfax, VA where it played to sold-out houses.

    		$24.95

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