When lovers enter a forest infested with fairies, some interesting things are bound to happen, and it will all play out on the stage later this month.

The Old Rochester Regional Drama Club’s performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” has students mastering the Bard’s complicated diction and learning to appreciate a classic.

“I like it because it’s a broad comedy,” said Director Paul Sardinha. “It’s fun for the kids, and it’s cerebral enough for the adults.”

No doubt the cast also finds it heady. Several of the young thespians admit learning their lines and figuring out what they mean is a challenge.

“It’d definitely tricky because I’ve never done Shakespeare,” said Jack Roussell, a sophomore who plays Demetrius.

Sardinha has taken students through each line of the play to help them learn what they’re saying so they can effectively deliver their lines.

“It’s a comedy, but the delivery could be a tragedy,” said Sara Lafrance, a senior who plays the mischievous Puck.

Getting help from the outside, in the form of Spark notes, has given some students a better grasp on the plot.

Senior Adam Perkins, who plays the part of Lysander, said no amount of reading will help him memorize his part.

“To help me learn my lines, it’s something I sort of have to feel,” he said.

Holly Frink, who plays Hippolyta, said she has written jingles to help her out.

Whatever the method, the students say they’ll be ready when the curtain opens on Nov. 19.

“Overall, it’s coming together really well,” said Lafrance. “This play is probably one of the least stressful that we’ve been in.”

It helps that graduates of Rochester Memorial School had an early introduction to William Shakespeare with teacher Danni Kleiman’s yearly plays.

Plus, this is the senior’s second Shakespeare production, after Sardinha directed “Romeo and Juliet” their freshmen year. Plus, this is the senior’s second Shakespeare production, after Sardinha directed “Romeo and Juliet” their freshmen year.

Even for those who may not find Shakespeare the easiest to grasp, there are plenty of reasons to love the ORR Drama Club’s performance.

“There are no productions in the world that have as much heart as high school productions,” Sardinha said. “When you come and see it, every single kid involved in that show has so much passion for what they’ve done. I’m very proud of the work these kids do.”

His recommendation for the audience? “Just relax. Enjoy the farce. Enjoy the pure magic of watching kids perform a play for you.”

The play, with costumes by Helen Blake, sound by John Farrell and set design help from Paula Cobb, will be presented in the ORR auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 19 through Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $12 for general public, and are available at The Pen & Pendulum in Mattapoisett, The Marion General Store in Marion and Plumb Corner Market in Rochester.

Tickets may also be available at the door. ORR is located on Route 6 in Mattapoisett.

For information and ticket reservations, call 508-951-5302.

Tri-town seniors attending Wednesday evening’s dress rehearsal must pick up their free ticket from their local Council on Aging office.