Step Into the Magic: ND Performing Arts Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream!

Four packed crowds left reality behind and stepped into a world where moonlight, magic, and mayhem collide! The Notre Dame Performing Arts department invited you to a forest like no other. Under the visionary direction of Ms. Diane Wargo, our talented students are bringing Shakespeare’s most enchanting comedy to life in a production you won’t want to miss.

What Happens in the Woods...

When four young lovers flee into a mystical forest to escape the rules of the city, they have no idea they’ve walked straight into a supernatural war zone! The forest is ruled by the feuding Faerie King Oberon and Queen Titania—and with the mischievous sprite Puck pulling the strings, things get chaotic fast.

Expect a night filled with:

A Magical Love Square: Four lovers chasing each other through the trees, fueled by a heavy dose of "love-in-idleness" potion.

The World's Worst Actors: Meet "The Mechanicals," a hilarious group of tradesmen trying to rehearse a play, only for their lead actor to be turned into a donkey!

A Spellbinding Atmosphere: From shimmering costumes to a forest floor full of secrets, our cast and crew have worked tirelessly to build an immersive experience.

A massive congratulations and “break a leg" to the entire cast and crew. This production is the result of hard work, creativity, and talent. Special thanks to Ms. Wargo for her incredible leadership in making this dream a reality. Grab your friends, bring your family, and prepare for a night of laughter and wonder. See you in the forest!
 

Cast:

Royals

Theseus .............. JR Dziminski

Hippolyta ...... Chelsea Deutsch

Egeus ............ Santiago Gomez

Philostrate ...... Sarah Sienicki

Attendants ….Sebastian Moore*

                          Eli Vannerson*

Lovers

Hermia ............. Taylor Mayer

Lysander ........... Grant Wargo

Helena ............... Hailey Krone

Demetrius ...... Ryan Veranese

 

Mechanicals

Peter Quince ...... Amanda Shearer

Nick Bottom .. Stephen Chynoweth

Francis Flute .................. Ben Helsel

Robin Starveling ........ Sam Cramer

Tom Snout ........................ Lily Jivoff

Snug ............................ Jack Shockley

 

Fairies

Puck ............ Stephanie Chynoweth

Oberon ..................... Ian Danemark

Titania ................. Priscilla Windish

Peasblossom .............. Abby Bendas

Cobweb .............. Campbell Tormey

Moth ............................... Lili Nguyen

Mustardseed ....... Brianna Perhacs

Changeling Child ….Chris Germinal*

 

Living Forest: Sophia Greeley, Aaron Przyborowski, Emmieli Romero, Erin Sienicki, Aeryn Thompson, Sofia Ticzon             

 

Production Staff:

Director: Diane F. Wargo

Technical Director: Chris Cichon

Head Stage Managers: Jenny Borowick, Kate Candelori

Junior Stage Managers: Sonja Shao, Zoey Olsen

Set Construction: Dave Chebra, Jim Veranese, Bob Candelori, Dave Moore, Robert Mann, Kevin Danemark, Matt Krone

Prop and Scenic Director: Cata Mejia

Lighting Board Operators: Kate Kerwick, Andrew Banas

Sound Board Operator: Sophia Robinson

Publicity & Photos: Macaire Thomas

Set Decorators/Painters: Fico Ferrer, Mrs. Noël Kinney, Michelle Bello-Haaz, William Wu, June Hassell, Dorine Florestal, Cailin Kramer, Kara Pelikan, Skylar Hewitt, Sophia Monato, Madison Fajardo, Timothy Walinskas

Makeup Coordinator: Aaron Bartuska

Makeup Crew: Michelle Bello-Haaz, Audrey Stout, Karly Falkenstein

Dramaturg: Brenna Luczyszyn

Artwork Designers: Jenny Borowick, Kate Candelori, Macaire Thomas

Program: Jenny Borowick, Chelsea Deutsch, Hailey Krone, Taylor Mayer, Stephanie Chynoweth