Directing

 Blayne Wiley's upcoming directorial project for the New World Shakespeare Company is William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. 

Production Details & Schedule

• Dates: October 30 through November 21, 2026.
• Special Event: The production will hold its opening night on Samhain (Friday, October 30).
• Showtimes: Performances run on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, with a Saturday matinee on November 14 at 2:30 PM and a special Monday evening performance on November 16 at 7:30 PM. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. 
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Venue

• Location: The production will be staged at the Alliance Theater Main Stage, located at 602 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 (on the southwest corner of Trolley Square).

Creative Vision

This production marks the final show of the company's 2026 season. True to Wiley's signature style of blending classic texts with unique aesthetic themes, this specific iteration features a darker, more eldritch autumn perspective—often described as an evocative, immersive "Narnia for adults" experience.