A Midsummer Night's Dream
By William Shakespeare
Directed by David Daniel
Welcome to APT's Study Guide, created to accompany the Student Matinee performances of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Use it however you see fit - before or after the performance, whatever is most valuable to your visit.
Below you'll find a number of resources designed to help your class better understand and engage with the play. Use them all, or select the sections that best suit your needs. We hope you enjoy APT's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Find more information on the play and APT's education resources at americanplayers.org.
A downloadable PDF copy of the study guide is now available on the APT website.
CHARACTER GUIDE
A list of actors and accompanying photos to help your class follow the plot and introduce them to the characters in the play.
SYNOPSIS
A description of the play, from start to finish.
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
A backstage look at the making of our production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, written by Assistant Director Lindsay Welliver.
CLASSROOM EXERCISES & ACTIVITIES
Conversation starters and projects to get your class discussing the story.
NEWS & MULTIMEDIA
Videos, playlists, interviews and more!
LEARN MORE ABOUT STUDENT MATINEES AT APT
Actor Ronald Román-Meléndez is here with a few helpful tips for your school trip!
Thank you to APT's Major Education Sponsors
Additional Support Provided By
We are grateful to these additional sponsors for making our education programs possible.
A.O. Smith Foundation, Linda Amacher, Nancy & Dale Amacher, Renee & Tom Boldt, Arch & Eugenia Bryant, Community Foundation of South Central Wisconsin, Rob & Mary Gooze, Howard Learner & Lauren Rosenthal, Orange Schroeder.
STUDY GUIDE CREDITS
STUDY GUIDE DESIGN, CHARACTER GUIDE, & SYNOPIS by Erin Milleville
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION by Lindsay Welliver
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS provided by David Daniel
PHOTOS by Michael Browsilow, 2025
Credits:
Photos by Michael Browslow, 2025