The University of Michigan 's Nichols Arboretum 's programme Shakespeare in the Arb has presented a play every summer since 2001 . Shakespeare in the Arb has produced '' A Midsummer Night 's Dream '' three times . These performances take place in a natural setting , with lush woods , a flowing river , and steep hills . The performance takes place in several places , with actors and audience moving together to each setting . " As one critic commented , ' The actors used the vastness of its Arb oretum stage to full advantage , making entrances from behind trees , appearing over rises and vanishing into the woods . ' " In the first production of Emma Rice as the artistic director of Shakespeare 's Globe ( 2016 ) , she has carried the play to Indies , with Indian characters , probably a reference to Gervinus . Changing the characters from Athenians to " Hoxton Hipsters " and creating an all-male love triangle between Lysander , Demetrius and Helenus ( a male Helena ) , the play was carried to a more gender fluid era . The last performance was broadcast live all around the world through internet
Shakespeare in the Arb
Shakespeare in the Arb
A Midsummer Night's Dream