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Actors’ Shakespeare Project Brings Vibrant “Midsummer Night’s Dream” to Watertown

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The cast of Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. Photo by Nile Scott Studios. Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” takes full advantage of the intimate confines of the Mosesian Center of the Arts to provide audience members with a 360 degree experience of music, lights, confetti, and mist to accompany the Bard’s ethereal play. “Midsummer” is the final play in Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s 2024-25 season, and the first in its new home. The theater company recently moved to the MCA in Watertown to be the company in residence.

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Actors’ Shakespeare Project Plays Receive 12 Award Nominations

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Watertown-based Actors’ Shakespeare Project received 12 nominations for the 2025 Boston Theater Critics Association Awards. See the announcement from ASP below. As we reach the tail end of our 2024-25 Season, it’s validating to feel the love from critics. While we don’t create theatre for the awards, we have to admit … they sure don’t hurt.That’s why we’re so grateful to the Boston Theatre Critics’ Association and the Elliot Norton Award Committee for all our accolades for our recent productions!Here are all twelve nominations that ASP productions garnered this cycle:

Romeo and JulietOutstanding PlayOutstanding Lighting Design – Deb SullivanOutstanding Sound Design – Jesse Hinson

August Wilson’s The Piano LessonOutstanding PlayOutstanding Director – Christopher V. EdwardsOutstanding Lead Performance – Omar RobinsonOutstanding Featured Performance – Anthony T. GossOutstanding Featured Performance – Jade GuerraOutstanding Featured Performance – “ranney”Outstanding Scenic Design – Jon SavageOutstanding Lighting Design – Isaak OlsonOutstanding Ensemble

And thank you to everyone who made these amazing productions possible — from the actors, to the designers, to the technicians, to the box office team, to the audience members who have been with us for over twenty years — we mean it when we say: we could not do it without you.Congratulations to all our fellow nominees — click the link below to see a full list of nominees. be sure to join us on June 2 at Huntington Theatre for the Elliot Norton Awards!

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See What Small Saves is Up to in This Week’s Cartoon

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”

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Register to Perform in, Host Musicians in Watertown Porchfest; Deadline Approaching

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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Porchfest:

Watertown Porchfest will return to porches, lawns, and driveways on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, with extended hours from 12-6 p.m.! Last year, Watertown residents and organizations had over 70 locations and hosted over 150 performance groups, bringing music to an estimated audience of 1500 people. Registration for venues (“porches”) and performers will close on April 25th. If you are undecided or for more information, check out the details online at www.watertownporchfest.org. It is free to register and free to attend the event. Porchfest is an afternoon of free music (and other performances) performed outside of people’s homes – on porches, patios, driveways, and lawns. Businesses and organizations are welcome to host too.

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Watertown Filmmaker’s Documentary “Recovery City” Showing at West Newton Cinema

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The documentary, Recovery City, directed by Watertown filmmaker Lisa Olivieri will be screening at West Newton Cinema on April 25 at 6:30 PM as part of the Local Spotlight Series. There will be a Q&A with Olivieri and the film’s participants following the film. See more information about the film provided by the Recovery City Team. “This is a film about women in recovery. This is the comeback story.” Watertown-based filmmaker Lisa Olivieri is thrilled to announce that her latest documentary, Recovery City, will be screening at the West Newton Cinema as part of the Local Spotlight Series.

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WEEKEND FUN: Shakespeare, Egg Hunt, Passover Seder, Art Bike Ride, Music

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ASP’s production of “Midsummer’s Night Dream” begins its run at the Mosesian Center for the Arts this weekend. Let’s start this weekend laughing along with Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Mosesian on Friday night. Then Saturday morning, should you have a young one in tow, get in the spring frame of mind with an egg hunt at the Brigham House. Saturday and Sunday evening there are community Seders for the beginning of Passover, the Jewish holiday that celebrates freedom and justice. Sunday morning hop on your bike and head to City Hall for a group bike tour of the town’s YardArt. There is an incredible range of artistic displays in people’s front yards.

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YardArt Watertown Hosts Artworks & Events Through April

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The following announcement was provided by YardArt Watertown:

YardArt, a month-long outdoor citywide art exhibition taking place in Watertown, has returned for a fifth year this April. Nearly one hundred artworks are on display at homes throughout the city and in public exhibitions at Commander’s Mansion and Gore Place. YardArt is a community celebration of the inventiveness and the creativity in us all. Displayed pieces showcase the work of professionals, amateurs, hobbyists, adults, children, and students of all ages. Works include sculptures, mobiles, painted and covered materials, lighting displays, and art of all types and sizes.