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A Midsummer Night's Dream

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

Originally produced by Bayview Entertainment in 2017

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One of Shakespeare?s most beloved creations, this frolicking tale of lovesick young aristocrats, energetic but inept rustics, and mischievous woodland spirits is a staple of stage and screen. In the past, filmed adaptions have emphasized the play?s traditional, Elizabethan qualities. This production however is a fresh and stylish reinvention that takes an entirely different approach. The story takes place in present day Hollywood - a place where glamorous stars, commanding moguls, starving artists and vaulting pretenders all vie to get ahead. In the tradition of Baz Luhrmann?s rapturous re-imagining of Romeo + Juliet, this modern vision breathes new life into a classic tale. Combined with a cast of established and emerging stars, as well as a pulsing original soundtrack, the film will appeal to ardent fans of the Bard as well as audiences discovering Shakespeare for the first time. *"Awake the pert and nimble spirit of mirth and indulge in a film I feel certain Shakespeare himself would enjoy."* - Bradley Gibson, ***Film Threat***

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