"Shakespeare in Hollywood"

"Shakespeare in Hollywood" by Ken Ludwig deals with classic Hollywood figures clashing with classic Shakespearean characters, often with very funny results. The play takes place in 1930's Hollywood. Max Reinhardt is in the midst of directing the Warner Brothers' movie version of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Reinhardt has stars Dick Powell, James Cagney, Mickey Rooney, and Joe E. Brown in his cast. It should be a can't miss project! But then the "real" Oberon and Puck from Shakespeare's play are magically transported onto the set and are mistaken for the actors portraying them. Can supernatural beings from the Magic Wood near Athens survive in the glitzy lifestyle of 20th Century Hollywood?

Performances of "Shakespeare in Hollywood" run the weekends of May 6-22. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 PM and Sunday matinees are at 2 PM. All performances will be held in Asbury Hall at First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst at 232 S. York. Tickets are $15; $13 for students/seniors. Free parking is available. For more information or for tickets, call 630-464-2646 or visit www.greenmantheatre.com

GreenMan Theatre Troupe is offering patrons the opportunity to give their moms the red carpet treatment this Mother's Day. Moms get free admission when accompanied by another paying customer for the performance of "Shakespeare in Hollywood" on Sunday May 8 at 2 PM. GreenMan will also provide the moms in attendance with a complimentary flower, while supplies last, when they arrive for that performance.

GreenMan Artistic Director David Soria is directing the production, which features local actors from surrounding communities. The cast includes Renata Allelujka, Harry Davis, Chuck Erickson, Margie Gustafson, Jim Karwoski, Nancy Mesenbrink, Michael Mochizuki, Katie Monahan, Rob Reinalda, Steve Schroeder, Scott Surowiecki, Kelly Wojnarowski, and Carl Zeitler.