Ballet Jörgen: Midsummer Night’s Dream

A Fun, Appealing Story

William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of his most beloved comedies. Four Athenians
find themselves in a forest inhabited by fairies who manipulate the humans and are engaged in their own
domestic intrigue. It is a lighthearted, humourous and fun tale of love and, often misguided, magic set in
motion by the mischievous trickster Puck. The ballet adaptation is set to Mendelssohn’s 1827 concert
overture and 1843 instrumental score which includes the famous “Wedding March.”
Ballet: A Canadian Way

Bengt Jörgen will bring this story to life in his own original ballet version as a tribute to Canada’s North.
Ballet Jörgen’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream will bring out the magic of Northern Canada’s woodland and
tundra landscapes and creatures of the forest such as moose, beavers, bears, and squirrels. In addition to
our professional dancers, each performance will include up to 10 age-appropriate roles for local young
aspiring dancers, ages 9 to 17, through Ballet Jörgen’s Local Participant Program.

Built for our Audience and Communities

This family-friendly short ballet will captivate audiences of all ages and will warm the hearts of young and
old alike.

CHOREOGRAPHER Bengt Jörgen C.M.
MUSIC Felix Mendelssohn
SET & COSTUME DESIGN Sue LePage
LIGHTING DESIGN Madhu Seran
STAGE DIRECTION & DRAMA COACH Heinar Piller

1 hour & 40 minutes w 1 intermission