8:30 a.m., Nov. 30, 2010----Theatrical enchantment rules the night in the University of Delaware Resident Ensemble Players (REP) production of one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, A Midsummer Night's Dream, from Thursday, Dec. 2, through Sunday, Dec. 12, in the Thompson Theatre of the Roselle Center for the Arts.

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The REP's imaginative interpretation takes the audience deep into heart of a mystical forest bursting with mischievous fairies, mismatched lovers, and a misguided band of would-be actors in this enduring tale for the entire family.

“The play is magical, mysterious and very, very funny,” says director Sandy Robbins. “Yet it's very touching, as well, because it's a play about love. One of the lines in the play is 'The course of true love never did run smooth.' And this play proves that to hilarious ends. A celebration of the follies of romance, jealousy, friendship, and love create a classic that is just irresistible.”

Along with the REP company of actors, Robbins has cast 11 community children and seven undergraduates of the University of Delaware as Titania and Oberon fairies, creating the sensation of a forest bustling with magical creatures.

Performances run from Dec. 3-12 with a preview performance on Thursday, Dec. 2.

General public tickets are $18-$24, with discounts for students, seniors and University of Delaware faculty and staff. Tickets can be purchased by calling the REP box office at (302) 831-2204, in person at the Roselle Center for the Arts, 110 Orchard Rd., Newark, or online.

The performance schedule for A Midsummer Night's Dream is as follows: Dec. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11, all at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 4, 5, 11, and 12, all at 2 p.m.

Prior to the 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, Dec. 11, is the REP Prologue, a free and informal 20-minute presentation about the production, designed to enhance patrons' enjoyment and understanding of what they are about to experience. A talk-back with the cast will take place following the evening performance on Thursday, Dec. 9.

The Roselle Center for the Arts is located at 110 Orchard Road, on the corner of Orchard Road and Kent Way, in Newark. A convenient parking garage is attached to the center. Six and four-show subscriptions for the REP's 2009-2010 season are still available.

Subscribers enjoy significant savings on tickets, the best choice of seats and a liberal ticket exchange policy.

A complete schedule, directions, and information on purchasing tickets can be found at the REP's website or by calling the REP's box office at (302) 831-2204.