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Ken Ludwig's Midsummer/Jersey

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  10w, 5m

Ken Ludwig

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.

Ken Ludwig's Midsummer/Jersey

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    10w, 5m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptation (Shakespeare), Parody/Spoof, Romantic Comedy
  • Suggested Use
    • Cutting Approved for Competition
    • Scene Work
    • Competition or Audition Material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences, Pre-Teen (Age 11-13), Teen (Age 14-18)
Ken Ludwig's Midsummer/Jersey

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Summary
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.
History

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

Keywords
Performing Groups
  • Time Period Present Day, New Millennium/21st Century, Contemporary
  • Setting The boardwalk of a seaside town in modern-day New Jersey.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes, Fantasy Costumes
  • Additional Features Local Celebrity Cameo, Physical Comedy, Play with Music, Stage Combat, Special Effects
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Media

“An explosive combination of brassy personalities and bold hilarity.” – Fairfax Station Patch

“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

“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.” – Fairfax Station Patch

For more info, visit kenludwig.com.

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    Meet The Playwright: Ken Ludwig

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size No Chorus

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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Authors

Ken Ludwig

Ken Ludwig

Ken Ludwig has had six productions on Broadway and eight in London’s West End. His 34 plays and musicals are staged around the world and throughout the United States every night of the year.

His first play, Lend Me a Tenor, won two Tony Awards and was called “one of the classi ...

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