A Midsummer Night's Dream: A User's Guide

by Michael Pennington

“It is his range of knowledge—along with a gift for writing clearly and memorably—that makes him such a fine guide.”— Times Literary Supplement This widely experienced actor and director takes us scene-by-scene through Shakespeare’s much-performed comedy, elucidating how it actually works on stage, what choices are open to performers, and what impact those choices will have. A must for teachers, students, and actors approaching the play.

256 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2005