By William Shakespeare
Directed by Beth Wolf

FREE
Performed outdoors in 6 Chicago parks.
Bring your own picnics, chairs, and blankets!
Food Trucks will be on site at each performance!

June 27 – August 3, 2025
Performed outdoors at Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens, Gross (Theodore) Park, Nichols Park, Kelvyn Park, Winnemac Park, and Touhy Park

Reviews

“A good reason to spend a couple hours in the park, savoring the light silliness and sturdy performances…. It’s ridiculous, but Wolf’s cast commits while also slyly letting us in on how much they know it’s absurd.” RECOMMENDED.
Chicago Reader, 07.02.2025

“A delightful, frolicking farce… The players, under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Beth Wolf, bring this romantic comedy to life in the best way – engaging, accessible, and whimsical. Shakespeare in the parks is a summer tradition, and there is no better way to spend a sultry evening than with Midsommer Flight’s all-together entertaining production.” RECOMMENDED.
Chicago Theatre Review, 07.06.2025

“An undaunted and jubilant performance…A silly romantic comedy…Midsommer’s ebullient take on Shakespeare matched the surroundings perfectly….This is the Shakespeare I want to see on a cool summer evening…If you’re looking for tragedy, turn on the news; if it’s a fun night in the park that you’re after, you’ll find it in Midsommer Flight’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost.””
RECOMMENDED.
NewCity Stage, 07.24.2025

“A strong rendition of the Bard’s work by this talented ensemble group of actors from Midsommer Flight… The company of actors in this production are right on the mark with their comedic timing and easily draw audience members into the whimsical storyline.” HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Spotlight on Lake, 07.07.2025

Photo Gallery

Photo credit: Tom McGrath, TCMcG Photography

Cast and Crew

CAST
Top Row L-R: Travis Ascione, Brandon Beach, Dane Brandon, Vanessa Copeland, Michael Girts.
Second Row L-R: Jessica Goforth, Juliet Kang Huneke, Barry Irving, Danielle Kerr, Drew Longo.
Third Row L-R: Lydia Moss, Joshua Pennington, Hayley Rice, Ruby Sevcik, Travis Shanahan.
Bottom Row L-R: Dakotah Brown, Triniti Cruz, Henry DelBello, Dana Macel, Payton Nesci, Ahlora Victoria.

STAFF: Beth Wolf* (Director), Hailey Piorek (Stage Manager), Ebby Offord* (Assistant Director), Elliott Puckette (Assistant Stage Manager), Kristina Gramillo (Production Manager), Francesca Butera (Box Office Manager), Sammi Grant (Vocal Coach), Meredith Ernst Maryfield* (Text Coach), Jack Morsovillo* (Composer/Music Director), Isa Noe (Prop and Scenic Designer), Rachel Sypniewski (Costume Designer), Sheryl Williams (Intimacy Director).

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

This program is partially supported by the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation.

Presented in partnership with Night Out in the Parks and the Chicago Park District.