Music from A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Music played a big part of the culture of the Summer of Love and alumni music director James Kivlen took inspiration from this period in composing for A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Jim created original music using both Shakespeare’s own words and words inspired by the the text.


Jester Man

Arranged by: James Kivlen
Performed by: Cast of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Lyrics by: James Kivlen


Spotted Snakes

Arranged by: James Kivlen
Performed by: Ruby Hurlock
Lyrics by: William Shakespeare