WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM" COMING TO THE PHOENIX THEATER, JUNE 17-20 | THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED "CABARET", FEB 6-14 AT THE SOUTHERN THEATER
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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM" COMING TO THE PHOENIX THEATER, JUNE 17-20 | THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED "CABARET", FEB 6-14 AT THE SOUTHERN THEATER |
Where Queer Stories Take Center Stage
Orthogonal Productions Presents:
William Shakespeare's
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A group of lovers flee Athens to escape laws and opinions that prohibit their love and a group of would be performers sneak into the woods where they can rehearse their play undisturbed by the every day distractions of the city. What they don't know is they have wandered into the realm of the Fairies whose King and Queen are feuding. What happens to these mortals when they are caught unaware in a battle of wills between ancient beings and the whims of a mischievous hobgoblin who serves them?
Come join us and watch as this raucous, risqué, timeless comedy unfolds.
This show contains sexual imagery, partial nudity, and adult themes and is not recommended for audiences under 13 years of age
In tandem with Saturday's performances, Orthogonal is hosting a Solstice Bazaar from Noon to 10pm. Admission into the Bazaar is included in Saturday's ticket cost, if you're only interested in attending the Bazaar, a 5 dollar donation to Orthogonal productions is requested at the door.
Cast and Crew:
Theseus: Christian LaBissonaire
Hippolyta: Taelyn Gore
Philostrate: Josh Wilczyk
Egeus: Benjamin Kruse
Hermia: Caitlyn Sparks
Lysander: Patrick Kennedy
Demetrius: Jackson Buckingham
Helena: Mitch Vosjepka
Peter Quince: Jenny Eisenbraun
Nick Bottom/Pyramus: Frank Brutejeck
Snug/Lion: Justin M. D. Nelson
Robin Starveling/Moonshine: Emily Afdahl
Snout/Wall: Carter Roeske
Flute/Thisbe: Mikey Spaegar
First Fairy: Audrey Johnston Ecker
Puck: Emma Tonn
Oberon: Vincent Wheeler
Titania: Max Kile
Cobweb: Jacob Mathey
Mustard Seed: Jack Stetler
Peasblossom: Jeremiah Michalik
Fairy: Kierney Gray
Artistic Director/Director: Brandon R. Caviness
Stage Manager: Court Symons
Assistant Stage Manager: Paul Wilson
Intimacy Coordinator: Kierney Gray
Executive Producers: Adam Bouts and Justin M. D. Nelson
FROM THE CAST, CREW, AND ARTISTIC TEAM, THANK YOU!
“Cabaret” ran at the Southern Theater from February 6-14, 2026. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all the audience members who supported the show during the run. The artistic team is dreaming up ideas for future shows and we hope to make an exciting announcement soon.
Orthogonal Productions creates theater that is unapologetically queer, fiercely ensemble-driven, and grounded in historical and emotional truth.
Led by Artistic Director Brandon Caviness, the company builds worlds where every performer matters, every story is lived-in, and queer narratives are reclaimed from erasure.
Known for intimate, nuanced productions shaped by deep collaboration and rigorous research, Orthogonal brings forgotten histories, ignored perspectives, and expansive human stories back into the spotlight.
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