SHARON — Shakespeare in Sharon has debuted with a simply charming and entertaining production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Adapted and directed by the immensely talented Jane Farnol, the opening night performance, in an idyllic outdoor setting on the Almquist estate, was an absolute pleasure to watch.

A joyful cast of characters worked the adapted script to perfection, as the tale of magic and romance unfolded. Criss-crossed lovers Lysander, Hermia, Demetrius, and Helena were excellently performed by Jeremiah Maestas, Shea Coughlin, Thomas Samuels, and Abi Heydenburg, respectively, as they chased, teased, and taunted each other is search of their true loves.

All the while the frolicking was overseen and manipulated by Oberon, played by John Bergdahl, and woodland sprite Puck, energetically played by Irine Dumitrascu.

A troupe of roaming actors led by Peter Quince (played by Roger Grace), find their way to an audience with Theseus and Hippolyta (Tim Breslin and Lou Okell). Their very silly performance is an absolute hoot. Standouts Sean Latasa as Nick Bottom and John Taylor as Francis Flute provided exquisite comedy.

Katherine Almquist plays her Titania in a delightful state of oblivion, as she meanders though the woods with her troupe of fairies.

Shakespeare in Sharon was conceived of by producer John Taylor. His vision of theater in Shakespeare’s time — when a cart full of players would roll into town and put on a play with nothing other than words, props, and costumes — is fully realized, to wonderful effect, with this magical production.

The opening night audience relaxed on the lawn, basking in the summer evening, and enjoying the humor and wit provided by this superb cast. What’s not to love about that?

It is well worth the trip to Sharon, winding your way down bucolic country roads to find yourself in this hideaway place being entertained by a classic work of comedy for a truly dreamy evening.

Performances continue the weekends of June 18-20 and 25-26, at 71 Keeler Road in Sherman. Curtain is Fridays at 5:30, Saturdays at 2 and 5:30, and Sundays at 2.

Admission is $25 per car, payable by cash or check at the gate, and picnics are encouraged. The gates open one hour prior to performance.

Guests should bring their own seating and prepare to settle in for a delightful and delicious live performance. Guests should also note that at the request of the property owners there can be no smoking, no alcohol, no barbecues, and no pets.

For additional information, visit shakespeareinsharon.com. In the event of inclement weather, updates will be posted to facebook.com/shakespeare-in-sharon.