PHOTOS: Whitefish High School Theatre presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
KELSEY EVANS | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 weeks AGO
The Athenian Nobles and Court in Whitefish High School Drama's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Whitefish High School Drama presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Cassidy Krack stars as Titania, queen of the fairies and Oberon's wife. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) .
Cody Blaize stars as Nick Bottom in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Jasper Chisholm stars as the mischievous fairy, Puck. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Jasper Chisholm stars as the mischievous fairy, Puck. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Helena (Lillian Nelson) makes a dive for Demetrius (Noah Oaks) in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Fairies Hazel Beltz and Marlee Jones in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish PIlot)
Snug 'The Mechanical' is played by Dixon Baxter in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Oberon (John Tollerson) rises from a slumber. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Puck (Jasper Chisholm) touches the eyes of Lysnader (Kenny Stone). (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
London Jones as a fairy in focus, with Kenny Stone, asleep as Lysander, in the front. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Max Polumbus stars as Francis Flute in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Lillian Nelson stars as Helena in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Syrcie Johnson and Cody Blaize as Nick Bottom and Syrcie Johnson as Tom Snout in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
The Whitefish High School Theatre Department presents Shakespeare’s comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
With its blend of romance, magic and mischief, the performance takes place in the courts of Athens and enchanted forests, where fairies meddle in human affairs and a troupe of amateur tradesmen rehearse a play.
Showings are at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13, 14 and 15 at the Performing Arts Center in Whitefish. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors and are available at the door or online at the school’s GoFan, gofan.co/app/school/MT19807
The story starts in Athens, where Theseus (John Tollerson), Duke of Athens, is set to marry Hippolyta (Hazel Beltz). Conflict arises when Egeus (Carmela Forcone) insists her daughter Hermia (Metta Cambell) marry Demetrius (Noah Oaks), though Hermia loves Lysander (Kenny Stone). Meanwhile, Hermia’s friend Helena (Lillian Nelson) pines for Demetrius.
In the forest, fairy king Oberon (John Tollerson) and queen Titania (Cassidy Krack) quarrel, while the mischievous Puck (Jasper Chisholm) uses magic to meddle with the lovers’ affections. Fairy attendants—Moth (Madeline Spear), Cobweb (London Jones), Mustardseed (Dagny DeAnda), Peaseblossom (Faye Sebby), and other attendants (Syrcie Johnson, Hazel Beltz, Marlee Jones and Ann Galbraith) dart around the realm.
Meanwhile, the “Mechanicals,” a group of tradesmen led by Peter Quince (Mason Loeffler), rehearse their play. Nick Bottom (Cody Blaize), bears the brut of Puck’s magic, sprouting a donkey’s head, before winning Titania’s love. Also among the “Mechanicals” is Francis Flute (Max Polumbus), Tom Snout (Syrcie Johnson), Snug (Dixon Baxter) and Robin Starveling (Gavin Pier).
This production is directed by April Williams, assistant Nancy Wilson, and tech director Micah Groschupf. Live music is performed by the student quartet: Kalina Bruckerhoff, Nadia Reese, Zyra Singer and Harley Williams.
The tech crew is the magic behind the stage. On tech crew is Cyrus Carter, stage manager; Johanna Perkins, backstage manager; Orla Sullivan, stage right; Mosby Stiffler, lights; Phoebe Stagg and Felix Vradenburg, sound board; Freya Hoge, Chana Melnick, Ayla Mikita and Bella Sluder, spotlights; Kate Sullivan, Rose Callaway, Jacob Cornett and Marlis Nargi, grips; Lillian Hoge, Freya Hoge, Nadia Reese, Sienna Weisgram, Vivian Duford, Chana Melnick and Coy Moss, costume and props; Dynalea Tomblin, Malorie Crane, Siena Weisgram and Kalista(Angel) Tampubolon, makeup and hair; Landon Crow, Jacob Cornutt, Chana Melnick, Ayla Mikita, Bella Sluder, Chantry Krack and Orla Sullivan, ushers and sales; and Mosby Stiffler, stage painter.
“What a journey! When I chose to direct a Shakespearian comedy for the fall show, I never could have imagined the hurdles that lay in store,” wrote Williams, director, in the program. “I have loved seeing these kids rise to face every challenge, from the complex language to the cast changes. Their faith in the process and their excitement to bring this magical story to life has been an inspiration.”
Whitefish High School Drama presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Cassidy Krack stars as Titania, queen of the fairies and Oberon's wife. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot) .
Cody Blaize stars as Nick Bottom in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Jasper Chisholm stars as the mischievous fairy, Puck. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Helena (Lillian Nelson) makes a dive for Demetrius (Noah Oaks) in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Fairies Hazel Beltz and Marlee Jones in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish PIlot)
Snug 'The Mechanical' is played by Dixon Baxter in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Oberon (John Tollerson) rises from a slumber. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Puck (Jasper Chisholm) touches the eyes of Lysnader (Kenny Stone). (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
London Jones as a fairy in focus, with Kenny Stone, asleep as Lysander, in the front. (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Max Polumbus stars as Francis Flute in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Lillian Nelson stars as Helena in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)
Syrcie Johnson and Cody Blaize as Nick Bottom and Syrcie Johnson as Tom Snout in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (Kelsey Evans/Whitefish Pilot)ARTICLES BY KELSEY EVANS
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