Mischief, magic and donkey ears come to WVU Parkersburg on October 15

 Parkersburg, W.Va. (September 25, 2026) — Love triangles are messy, but adding enchanted forest juice and a runaway troupe of amateur actors turns romance into outright mayhem.

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM, West Virginia’s Shakespeare troupe, The Rustic Mechanicals, land at West Virginia University at Parkersburg to stage William Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Audiences can expect a high-energy, fast-paced production packed with warring fairy monarchs, baffled runaway lovers, dynamic music, and a very literal translation of making an ass out of oneself. The Mechanicals’ signature performance style pairs Renaissance wit with Appalachian drive, ensuring a night of accessible, razor-sharp classical theatre that proves the course of true love never did run smooth—or quietly.

Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM

WVU Parkersburg Main Campus, Parkersburg, WV

General Public: $17 in advance / $25 at the door

Campus Community: Free admission for all current WVU Parkersburg students, faculty, and staff with valid institutional ID

Seating is limited, and advance purchase is strongly encouraged before the fairy dust settles.