A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Colorado Ballet
Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Denver, CO 
September 26 - October 5, 2014

A few months ago, I had an issue with some tickets we received as part of a group package. Colorado Ballet was quick to do their best to make up for it. They gave me fantastic seats for a performance of my choice. I decided on their season opener, A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Now, one would normal question a production of a Shakespeare play with no words. Isn't Shakespeare the greatest poet in the English language? But that never seemed to be an issue. The dancers of the company are skilled at conveying the emotions of a story through their bodies. Despite the complex storyline, very little was missed.

The stories of mismatched love came through clearly as well as the feud between Titania and Oberon. The ballet was beautiful and funny.In fact, I think a child would have a much easier time following the ballet than the original play.

Productions like this one show the power of ballet. It can even take the most complex stories and share them with the masses.