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Prepared by Samantha K.

__A Midsummer Night’s Dream__ was recently preformed for many audiences across the world, but the play itself was modernized a bit. Though the original script and actions of the play were used, a 21st century twist such as cell phone use and bug spray was used as well. The turn-up was huge; theaters were near-crowded. The show itself was mainly considered to be successful. The play was a great success and audiences were very pleased. The Open Air Theater's website stated that the play was done in a way that all ages can understand it, especially children. To make sure the audience become involved in the narrative, "the performance begins with an interactive prologue introducing the characters and alerting them to milestones in the story." the website stated as well, " This production is an ideal first experience of theatre and Shakespeare for children." On the Royal Shakespeare Company's website, it says that the play was modernized in many ways. The Rude Mechanicals, for instance, wore raincoats and suits. Starveling releases fire-crackers and also blows bubbles, which is obviously a modern past time. Balloons were used. Bug spray and phones were used as well.Besides being enjoyable for children, the production was great for people of all ages. 'Magical delight...a bewitching blend of the dark and the lovely' said //Times// magazine. Most reviews gave the piece of fantasy, romance, and magic a fantastic rating.