Pound, VA – Bristol Ballet presents Shakespeare’s iconic comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” in excerpted ballet form on Friday, April 12th at 1 p.m. at J.W. Adams Combined School in Pound. This is a school performance to which the public is invited. There is no cost to attend. For more information and to make reservations visit proartva.org.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” was first written in 1595, and first performed as a ballet in the 1960’s to a beautiful score by Felix Mendelssohn, composed specifically for the story in 1826. The ballet tells the timeless tale of fairy mischief and mortal mayhem. Oberon, king of the fairies, fights with Titania, the queen of the fairies, over a child. Oberon punishes Titania by sending Puck, his mischievous fairy sidekick, to make Titania fall in love with the first person she sees. Puck accidentally meddles with two human couples in the course of his mischief. Thus ensues much confusion between the four mortals as their lives intertwine. From fairy shenanigans to love triangles to a spellbound donkey, and a lot of drama in between, there is much to enjoy in this adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays.
Established in 1948 by the late Constance Hardinge, Bristol Ballet’s mission is to educate students and the general public about dance as an art form through education about dance, including quality, technique, artistry, production, and awareness of other art forms. Learn more about the ballet by visiting bristolballet.org.
Pro-Art’s spring season is underway! Explore the complete schedule of events, purchase season tickets, and make reservations at proartva.org. Season tickets are valid for all performances of the 47th season and can be purchased online, in person at any show, or by calling (276) 376-4520.
Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with accessibility needs or general questions are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or email pro-art@uvawise.edu. For evolving conditions related to weather cancellations, or similar unforeseen circumstances, patrons are encouraged to check proartva.org for up-to-date information.
Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Mountain Empire Community College, the Columbus Phipps Foundation, and the Lee County Community Foundation.
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