The nuptial preparations of Theseus, the ruler of Athens (Joshua Hill, seated) and Hippolyta (Gyda Arber) are interrupted by Aegeus (L. Robert Johnson) seeking the Theseus' intervention to get is daughter Hermia (Jennifer Short, kneeling) to marry Demetrius (Nathan DeCoux, second from left), than her true love Lysander (John Trigonis). Hamilton Park, Jersey City, NJ
As the party leaves to attend to other matters, the lovers Hermia (Jennifer Short) and Lysander (John Trigonis) plot to elope into the woods outside Athens. Pier A Park, Hoboken, NJ
The couple is interrupted by Helena (Paula Galloway) who is in love with Demetrius but won't return her affections because he wants Hermia. The couple tell Helena of their plans, but Helena decides to tell Demetrius. Kenilworth Borough Hall, Kenilworth, NJ
In the forest outside of Athens, Titania (Gyda Arber), the queen of the fairies, and her attendants run into her estranged husband, the king Oberon (Joshua Hill). Pier A Park, Hoboken, NJ
Titania's attendant fairies: Peaseblosson (David Law), Moth (Lisa Perez), Musterseed (Michelle Smith) and Cobweb (Katherine Harte) keep a watch on the Changeling "boy" (Carlos R. Fernandez) protecting him from Oberon. Pier A Park, Hoboken, NJ
King Oberon (Joshua Hill) summons his right hand man Puck (Andrew Gruen) to get revenge on Titania. He orders him to find a special flower that will cast a love spell on the intended person and make them fall in love with the first person that they see. Anderson Park, Hackensack, NJ
Puck (Andrew Gruen) listens intently to Oberon (Joshua Hill) on where to find the love inducing flower. Kenilworth Borough Hall, Kenilworth, NJ
The stressed Peter Quince (L. Robert Johnson) is having a hard time in his new career as a director, dealing with a temperamental leading man, Bottom (Carlos R. Fernandez). Van Vorst Park, Jersey City, NJ
Bottom (Carlos R. Fernandez) goes off on yet another tangent as poor Peter Quince (L. Robert Johnson) attempts to hand out parts for the play Pyramus and Thisbe that the group of first time actors intends to perform at the Duke Theseus' wedding. Fellow mechanicals Snug (Michelle Smith), Flute (David Law) and Starveling (Katherine Harte) look on Bottom in awe. Snout (Lisa Perez) looks on in disgust. Hamilton Park, Jersey City, NJ
Having obtained the flower of love Oberon (Joshua Hill) places the juice on Titania's (Gyda Arber) eyes.Sinatra Park, Hoboken, NJ
Flute (David Law), Snout (Lisa Perez) and Bottom (Carlos R. Fernandez) rehearse the love scene from Pyramus and Thisbe out in the forest near the sleeping area of Titania. Puck gatecrashes the rehearsal and decides to get in on the theatrices giving Bottom the head of an ass. Pier A Park, Hobken, NJ
Titania (Gyda Arber) is awakened to the lovely song of a guy with funny ears, the recently transformed Bottom (Carlos. R. Fernandez) and falls instantly in love. Stratford Library, Stratford, CT.
Attending to this strange creature, Musterseed (Michelle Smith, left), Cobweb (Katherine Hart, above Bottom), Peaseblossom (David Law) and Moth (Lisa Perez) poke and prod. Stratford Library, Stratford, CT.
Aside from Titania, Oberon orders Puck to give the love juice to a certain Athenian, namely Demetrius. Though Puck does finally annoit Demetrius he nails Lysander and both men pine for Helena. Aove Demetrius (Nathan Decoux) finally gives Helena (Paula Galloway) the attention that she has been wanting. Anderson Park, Hackensack, NJ
A love struck Lysander (John Trigonis) struggles to get away from his fiancee, a dumbstruck Hermia (Jennifer Short) for his new "love" Helena. Anderson St. Park, Hackensack, NJ
Puck (Andrew Gruen) and Oberon (Joshua Hill) look on at the mayhem caused in the young lovers by the love potion. Though angry at Puck, Oberon sets everything right and the lovers awaken with the right partner and renewed in their bonds. Van Vorst Park, Jersey City, NJ
With the lovers made up, three weddings instead of one take place and all gather to see the evening's entertainment. The true theatrical "Tragedy" that is the mechanicals production of Pyramus and Thisbe. Van Vorst Park, Jersey City, NJ
With the overbearing Bottom (Carlos R. Fernandez) restored he assumes the leading man position and asks the Wall (Lisa Perez) to show him the chink, which she does. Anderson Park, Hackensack, NJ
An annoyed Moonshine (Katherine Harte) shows Pyramus (Carlos R. Fernandez) the moon in the final scene of their play. Anderson St. Park, Hackensack, NJ
With Titania (Gyda Arber) and Oberon (Joshua Hill) reconciled, the final gathering of fairies bless the house of Theseus and conclude the play. Anderson St. Park, Hackensack, NJ
Hermia (Jennifer Short) sees Helena as being responsible for this turn in Lysander and Demetrius from her in an attempt to mock her. Above, Hermia stares down he old friend and calls out Helena on her supposed betrayal as Demetrius (Nathan DeCoux) and Lysander (John Trigonis), both under the inlfuence of the flower look lustfully at Helena. Anderson St. Park, Hackensack, NJ
