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Johnstown's Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company continues their run of A Midsummer Night's Dream this weekend in Powell Stackhouse Park. Doug Meagher, who plays Bottom, speaks with Jim Cunningham about the show.

The company celebrates their 35th anniversary this year. Doug has been with performing with them for many years and talks about why he loves Shakespeare and theater. Doug says this production has been a lot of fun to prepare and shares his favorite things about his character, Bottom. He also praises his fellow cast members and the company's founders for their work sharing Shakespeare with the Johnstown community.

Don't miss A Midsummer Night's Dream tonight, July 15th, through Sunday, July 19th, every evening at 7:00pm, at Powell Stackhouse Park. Guests are encouraged to park at Westmont Elementary School and take the shuttle down to the performance location. More information is available on the Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company's website.

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