Based on the classic Shakespearean comedy, Peter Anastos’ A Midsummer Night’s Dream takes audiences on a whimsical journey full of love, trickery, and magic. Set to the music of Felix Mendelssohn, this joyous production features a robust cast of professional and youth dancers from the greater Des Moines area.
Friday, April 26, 7PM
Saturday, April 27, 7PM
Sunday, April 28, 2PM
Hoyt Sherman Place
Choreography: Peter Anastos
Staging: Tom Mattingly
Music: Felix Mendelssohn
Total Run Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Intermission(s) & length: 15 minutes
Production Manager: Felix Campbell
Rehearsal Director: Tom Mattingly
Rehearsal Assistants: Erin Arndorfer, Savannah Cox, Noah Klarck
Costume Design: Sarah Dornink with additional costumes courtesy of Madison Ballet and Ballet Idaho
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM CAST
School Matinee, Thursday, April 25
Saturday, April 27, 7PM
Friday, April 26, 7PM
Sunday, April 28, 2PM
community cast
live screen printing by the side garage
Ballet Des Moines is thrilled to be collaborating with The Side Garage to offer Midsummer audience members live screen printing before each performance this weekend! Stationed in the Hoyt Sherman Place Art Gallery and open one hour before each show, The Side Garage will offer two Midsummer tees available for purchase, screen printed right before your eyes.
