CATSKILL, N.Y. — Imagine a chilly winter evening in London. January 1612. It is Eleventh Night — closing night of the court theater’s winter season. King James I, his retinue and the visiting King and Queen of Spain are due to arrive as special guests for the resident theater company's performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
World premiere of 'Rude Mechanics,' opens Bridge Street Theatre's 2023 season

From left, Jack Rento as Julian and Em Whitworth as Rosemary in "Rude Mechanics," playing at Bridge Street Theatre April 20-30.
Jeffrey Borak is The Eagle's theater critic.