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SPECIAL LOBBY TALK

MOON MAGIC IN A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Lazaridis Hall, Tom Patterson Theatre
Friday, August 7, 2026
10:30 a.m. to noon

Discover the hidden astrological influences that inspired Shakespeare's works. Acclaimed author Priscilla Costello, M.A., illuminates Shakespeare's creative use of references to the Moon (and Venus) in A Midsummer Night's Dream, shedding light on the story, themes and the characters' psychology. 

Join us for an eye-opening exploration of Shakespeare’s use of celestial symbolism.




Support for The Meighen Forum is generously provided by Kelly & Michael Meighen and the T.R. Meighen Family Foundation.

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