Shepherd Shakespeare Co. presents:
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Produced in collaboration with MoRA, Armstrong Animal Clinic and Dickens Mitchener Real Estate/Michael Nester. With financial support from Troubadour Booksellers, Rayburn Cooper & Durham, Rob & Caroline, and Erica McGee. Produced with grant funding from the Arts and Science Council, the City of Charlotte, and Mecklenburg County.
FREE Shakespeare For All
MoRA is so pleased to announce the return of Shepherd Shakespeare Co. bringing to life one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies for all ages – “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” – in a series of FREE family-friendly performances this fall.
Everyone is welcome!
Nestled under the 100-year-old trees of the McAlpines Center, The Barn offers rustic charm and a pastoral setting that enhance the magic of Shakespeare’s timeless plays.
- Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m.
- Beginning Sept. 19 and running through Oct. 11, 2026.
- FREE parking.
- FREE admission.
- Bring your own chair or blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy!
- The Barn at the McAlpines Center, 8300 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
By William Shakespeare
Step into an enchanted forest where mischief, magic and love collide! “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” follows two pairs of young lovers whose romantic mix-ups spiral into delightful chaos after a prankish fairy sprinkles a little too much magic dust – all while a bumbling troupe of amateur actors stumbles through rehearsals for the world’s worst (and funniest) play. This raucous comedy is packed with charm, laughter and just enough magic to entertain the whole family.
About Shepherd Shakespeare Co.
Shepherd Shakespeare Co. believes in “bringing the joy and wonder of the Bard’s timeless stories to all people. We believe the plays of Shakespeare are a shared cultural inheritance and should be accessible and enjoyable for everyone. We share this magic through performance and education.”
SSCo was founded by a husband and wife team – Chester and Katy Shepherd – who share a love of theatre and performing for audiences of all ages. Both experienced theatre artists and educators, they have acted, directed, and taught all across the country and have been fortunate to work extensively with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte and Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte. Having lived in Charlotte for more than a decade, they feel fortunate to have put down strong roots in the Queen City. Now they want to bring their love of Shakespeare to as many people and places as possible. With a strong passion for children and education, they strive to bring Shakespeare to areas where it might not normally be available.
Learn more about Chester and Katy here.
Monroe Road Advocates (MoRA) is grassroots group of volunteers from Monroe Road neighborhoods, businesses, nonprofits, and schools. We’re connecting community in the corridor from Lupie’s/7th Street to Oaklore/NC-51.
