OBU Theatre will also present “Midsummer Night’s Dream” from Thursday, April 16, through Sunday, April 26. Evening performances will be held Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $10, and student tickets are $5 with a valid student ID.

• Thursday April 16 through Sunday April 26
• Evening Shows Thursday - Saturday at 7:30pm
• Matinee Shows on Sundays at 2:30pm
• General Admission is $10.00
• Student tickets $5.00 (with student ID)
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Royal marriages, secret elopements, chaotic play rehearsals and fairy hijinks all combine for a hilarious, fast-paced and easy-to-understand Shakespearean comedy. OBU’s one-act adaptation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” features a cast of four men and four women who play kings, fairies, young couples and rude mechanicals. Directed by John Dement, associate professor and director of theatre, the production features OBU students both on stage and behind the scenes.

OBU Theatre’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” reflects the university’s emphasis on thoughtful artistic exploration, community engagement and preparation for professional and creative pursuits. Student performers and technicians contribute their talents while developing skills in storytelling, collaboration and stagecraft.

The ensemble includes Josie Watson, senior; Joshua McCleskey, senior; Elena Streett, senior; Hank Childress, senior; Cole Green, senior; Caleb Carlson, junior; Makenna Nine, freshman; and Madeline Klas, freshman. Each actor plays multiple roles.

The production crew includes Brianna Arledge, senior; Sierra Stanley, senior; Joshua Wideman, senior; Baylee Hulin, freshman; Lexus Bearpaw, freshman; Heaven Lewis, freshman; Josie Watson, senior; Joshua McCleskey, senior; and Reese Janik, junior.

OBU’s Division of Communication Arts offers a Bachelor of Arts in theatre arts, a Bachelor of Science in Education in theatre education and a minor in theatre. For more information, visit okbu.edu/programs/theatre.