Theatre Department to mount “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in April.

Moonlight magic and a mysterious forest are the backdrop to “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Shakespeare’s light-hearted romantic comedy scheduled for the spring production at Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids Campus. Performances are scheduled for April 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23 in the Performing Arts Center.

Filled with merry mischief, the play follows young lovers into a magical forest filled with meddling fairies, which cause comedy and chaos to reign for a night. In the end, the troublesome magic is reversed and true love wins out -- but not before much amorous intrigue and slapstick humor ensue.

The upcoming show is a production of the Coon Rapids Campus Theater Department. The play is directed by at Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) Theater Arts Faculty Member Jack Bibee, with technical direction and set design provided by ARCC Theatre Technician Tom Valach.

All performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. The April 21 show will be an interpreted performance for the hearing impaired. Tickets are $8, available in advance at the College Bookstore or by calling 763-422-3536.