A Midsummer Night?s Dream is the story of the events surrounding the marriage of Theseus, ruler of Athens, and Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons. It follows the lovers Hermia and Lysander as they attempt to elope but are dogged by Demetrius, in love with Hermia, and Helena, in love with Demetrius. Parallel is the story of Titania and Oberon, monarchs of the forest, who are embroiled in their own fight. Puck, Oberon?s mischievous fairy helper, functions as a liaison between the two parties, as Oberon orders him to use a love potion to make Demetrius fall in love with Helena. Oberon?s plan backfires, and it is Puck?s duty to right his wrong. All this, while a hapless troupe of amateur actors rehearse a play in the forest to be performed at the impending wedding.