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Shakespeare Meets Jersey Shores at Sunset High

November 7, 8, 14 and 15, 7:30 pm, Sunset High School Auditorium, NW Cornell Road

Sunset High School’s theater department presents the Portland premier of Ken Ludwig’s “Midsummer/Jersey,” the hilarious high-octane re-telling of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream set on the boardwalk of a seaside town in modern-day New Jersey. Ludwig is the author of such famous Broadway shows as “Lend Me a Tenor,” and “Treasure Island.”

Sunset’s talented cast acts out the story that revolves around the impending marriage of the Governor of New Jersey, the love affairs of four beach-bound high school crushes, a lively crew of fairies, and the staff of the local beauty salon, run by Patti Quince and Stylist Nikki Bottom. The night takes a magical turn when Oberon and the impish Puck arrive on the scene armed with a powerful love potion and a desire for mischief making. With several weddings and the acting careers of six beauticians hanging in the balance, the lovers take to the boardwalk, backed by pop music and an iPhone-obsessed wood sprite.

Doors open at 7 pm; curtain rises at 7:30 pm. General admission tickets, which are $10 for Adults and $7 for Students and Seniors, can be purchased at the door or online at: seatyourself.biz/shstheatre.

Celebrating 56 years of live theater production, Sunset High School produces a diverse selection of productions, from musicals such as the classics like “Bye Bye Birdie,” “Damn Yankees,” and the “Wizard of Oz,” to some of Shakespeare’s greatest works like “Much Ado About Nothing,” “Hamlet,” and “Macbeth.” These productions push the boundaries of design, creativity and interpretation, enabling students to experiment with different styles, roles and historical eras. More information on Sunset’s theater programs is available at: shstheatre.yolasite.com.

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