Photos: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ | Shakespeare by the Sea

Before the start of the play, Isabella Ramos, 10, left, of Lawndale and Emmily Alexa Duenas, 4, middle, of Long Beach go behind the set of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” because they want to meet Bridget Garwood, right, who plays Helena.   (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Bridget Garwood stands next to the pond behind the set.   (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Kathryn Farren, who plays Titania and Hippolyta, gets ready.   (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Patrick Vest (in the role of Bottom) takes a walk next to the pond.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

The audience waits for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

The audience waits for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Robert McHalffey (Lysander) and Olivia Schlueter-Corey (Hermia) perform.   (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

The audience watches “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”   (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Olivia Schlueter-Corey (Hermia) kisses Robert McHalffey (Lysander).  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)