A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Adapted from William Shakespeare

Mar. 23-27, 2000

Directed by B. Michael Quale

A Midsummer Night's Dream is a comedy by William Shakespeare. It is believed to have been written around 1594 to 1596. It portrays the events surrounding the marriage of the Duke of Athens, Theseus, and the Queen of the Amazons, Hippolyta. These include the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of amateur actors, who are manipulated by the fairies who inhabit the forest in which most of the play is set. The play is one of Shakespeare's most popular works for the stage and is widely performed across the world.

This presentation by Entertainment , Inc. is in conjunction with Williston State College, Entertainment, Inc!.

The Cast

Theseus……………….Gordon A Dexheimer

Lysander……………….Paul Van Berkom

Egeus……………….B. Michael Quale

Demitrius……………….Thomas Golden

Philostrate……………….B. Michael Quale

Hippolyta……………….Sara Braun

Hermia……………….Alicia Knudson

Helena……………….Amanda Moberg

Quince……………….Jim Ryen

Bottom……………….Earl Westereng

Flute……………….Todd Bertsch

Snout……………….Doug Hoffman

Snug……………….Mike Kleppen

Starveling……………….Dustin Rockney

Oberon……………….Jim Stout

Titania……………….Ann Newhouse

Puck……………….Matt Olson

Peaseblossom……………….Amanda Ehittle

Cobweb……………….Dianna Rooks

Moth……………….Jessica Tietz

Mustardseed……………….Amy Folkestad

Indian Boy……………….David Esterby

Indian Dancer……………….Rebecca West

Starveling's Dog……………….Carl Chartier

Dancing Fairies:
Debbie Whittier, Marie Parker, Lyssa Jones, EEjai Walter, Elizabeth Glovatsky, Stephanie Richter, Shauna Domagala, Sidney Vannatta, Katelynn Esterby

Speaking Fairies:
LeeAnn Grulke, Vanessa Pallmer

Elves:
Andrew Esterby, Reese Clausen, Doug Richter, Stephanie Flory, Brandon Hoffman

Oberon Court Dancers:
Jalyssa Skalsky, Sam Wentz, Maren Fee, Kecia Treider

Production Staff

Director……………….B. Michael Quale

Music Set Design……………….B. Michael Quale

Sound Tech:
Sara Braun, Jim Stout

Light Tech……………….B. Michael Quale

Costumes:
Anna Hoffman, LeeAnn Esterby, Mary Chartier, Bobbie Gludt, Amanda Moberg

Choreographers:
Shauna Domagala, Jack Dyville

Program……………….Sharon Radle

Makeup:
Mary Cecil, Liz Seven

Set Construction:
Todd Bertsch, Kevin Duttenhefner, Mary Jo Harstad, Doug Hoffman, Ann Newhouse, B. Michael Quale, Jim Ryen, Liz Seven, Jim Stout