Celebrate Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary and get a sneak peek of CSC’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Public Library of Brookline!

From the company that brings you Shakespeare on the Common, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, a live performance of scenes from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night Dream followed by a lively discussion of the play, the roles, and Shakespeare’s legacy.

What fools these mortals be. In the city of Athens, growing up means fitting in with the traditions of how people “should” and “must” feel. Four young people, fleeing these expectations, discover in the woods that transformation awaits for those who dare to leave the beaten path.