
Moppets Present: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Energetic staging of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream by Montford Moppets' young artists, blending whimsical comedy, quick-paced ensemble acting, and imaginative youthful energy—ideal for family and community theater audiences.
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