“Through the house give gathering light, by the dead and drowsy fire: Every elf and fairy sprite. Hop as light as bird from brier; and this ditty, after me, sing, and dance it trippingly.” (William Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream).
Among the trees in the forests of the
Morton Arboretum came alive the magical kingdom of elves and fairies of A Midsummer Night’s Dream this past Sunday. We strolled along with the actors as they moved about the grounds of the arboretum from one off-trail area to another performing the scenes of this classic play in different settings. The guided hikes are non-strenuous and last about 2-3 hours. It is a perfect feast for the senses: the beautiful greenery, the fragrance of the
forest, and the enthralling story of Shakespeare. I can tell you that it was truly enchanting as we sat on our portable chairs watching the adventures of mischievous Puck and the other characters of this magnificent play during the balmy midsummer afternoon. You can pre-order the tickets (hikes only are $15.00 non-members) online, by phone or by showing up at the arboretum before the show. You may also want join the dinner after the show, which takes place at Ginko restaurant with the cast of the play. All an all, this was truly a unique experience; one that I will not forget.
Among the trees in the forests of the Morton Arboretum came alive the magical kingdom of elves and fairies of A Midsummer Night’s Dream this past Sunday. We strolled along with the actors as they moved about the grounds of the arboretum from one off-trail area to another performing the scenes of this classic play in different settings. The guided hikes are non-strenuous and last about 2-3 hours. It is a perfect feast for the senses: the beautiful greenery, the fragrance of the 
forest, and the enthralling story of Shakespeare. I can tell you that it was truly enchanting as we sat on our portable chairs watching the adventures of mischievous Puck and the other characters of this magnificent play during the balmy midsummer afternoon. You can pre-order the tickets (hikes only are $15.00 non-members) online, by phone or by showing up at the arboretum before the show. You may also want join the dinner after the show, which takes place at Ginko restaurant with the cast of the play. All an all, this was truly a unique experience; one that I will not forget.
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