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COMPANY

THE LOVERS

THESEUS:  Wes Crossman

HIPPOLYTA:  Riley Perkins

EGEUS:  Miranda Cohen

HERMIA:  Truman Bubblo

LYSANDER:  Andrew Perfetti

DEMETRIUS:  Sebastian Alfreds

HELENA:  Violet Armstrong

PHILOSTRATE:  Miranda Cohen

 

THE MECHANICALS

QUINCE:  Elliot Alfreds

BOTTOM:  Nora Dexter

FLUTE:  Finn Weaver

SNOUT:  Kellsey Smith

SNUG:  DJ Seaver

 

THE MAGICKALS

PUCK:  Quincy Segal

OBERON:  Jack Arey

TITANIA:  Katharine Schulz

PEASEBLOSSOM:  Maddie Yates

COBWEB:  Eden Saylor

MUSTARDSEED:  Vigolia Walsh

FAIRY ENSEMBLE:

Leah Boudwell

Emily Donatelli

Marinna Emery

Audrey Flynn

Mollie O’Quinn

 

THE CREW

Madelin Emrich:  Stage Manager, Assistant Director

Solon Perry:  Stage Manager, Lead Scenic Department

Sara Carlson:  Lead Costume Department

Jack Gervais:  Lead Videographer, Sound Board Operator

Lincoln Smith:  Light Board Operator

 

SCENIC DEPARTMENT:

Jack Gervais

Gavin O’Donnell

Owen Smith

 

COSTUME DEPARTMENT:

Elizabeth Boudwell

Victor Calazzo

Sara Robinson

 

The Company wishes to thank the following for their support for the show:  Don Gray, Jeff Porter, The Greely Drama Boosters, Food Stop, Jesica Garrou, and the entire custodial staff at Greely High School for their amazing and continued help.

 

The Sunday matinee performance of MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM will be performed in memory of Greely Drama alum Jonathan Rolfe, and a portion of ticket sales donated to a charity of his family’s choosing in his name.  

We miss you Jonny.

 

COMPANY BIOS

 

ELLIOT ALFREDS is more than flattered to be playing the role of Quince in Dr Patterson’s A Midsummer Night's Dream. Elliot’s previous roles include Edmond in Narnia the Musical, Cook, Motorist, and the Chief of Police in Clue, one of the Weavers in the Emperor's New Clothes. Elliot would like to thank Dr. Patterson for producing and directing the show along with the entire cast for being so kind and persevering through the difficult times. 

SEBASTIAN ALFREDS is super excited to be tackling Shakespeare with the role of Demetrius in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Some of his previous roles include Professor Plum in Clue: On Stage, and the Wizard in Once Upon a Mattress. Outside of drama, Sebastian plays fiddle in Flight 317 and enjoys singing in the Greely Madrigal Singers. They want to give a shoutout to Dr. P, the fantastic and enthusiastic director, and the cast and crew for creating an awesome and accepting environment. After almost two years in the Covid-19 pandemic, he is ecstatic to be performing live once again, though he advises you to avoid the trash. 

JACK AREY is incredibly excited for his role as Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Some of Jack's previous roles include Mr. Green in Clue, Julius Caesar in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, and, one his all time favorites, MEG the Maniacal Evil Genius in Spy Fry. Jack would like to thank his parents for all of their support and assistance during the rehearsal process and he hopes that you will all enjoy the show as much as he has enjoyed performing it!

VIOLET ARMSTRONG is so excited to be a part of this year's production in the role of Helena. Her previous role has been Cheshire Cat in ALICE IN WONDERLAND. Violet would like to thank her family and everyone that has been so supportive in drama, and hopes you enjoy the play!

ELIZABETH BOUTWELL is very happy to be joining Greely Drama in the costume program and hopes you enjoy the show!

LEAH BOUTWELL is currently going to be  playing a fairy, that is unnamed in the play midsummer's night dream, she has never had any previous roles before this one. She is ecstatic she is able to be part of the program.

TRUMAN BUBBLO is a third year member of Greely Drama and MIDSUMMER is one of many productions he's been a part of over the years. Previous roles include Ralphie in A Christmas Story: The Musical, and Prince Dauntless in Once Upon a Mattress. He has very much enjoyed playing his role as Hermia in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Truman would like to thank his family and friends for their kindness and support.

VICTOR CALAZZO is excited to be working in costumes for MIDSUMMER and hopes you enjoy the show! 

SARA CARLSON is stoked to be working backstage as the lead costumer in Midsummer! This is her 4th year in Greely Drama, and second year as the lead costumer. She has worked with companies like Portland Players acting on stage, but now prefers to work behind the scenes with tech. Sara would like to thank her family and friends for all their support, and the GHS costume team for all their hard work, she hopes you enjoy the show!

MIRANDA COHEN is ecstatic to be a part of Midsummer Night's Dream as Egeus and Philostrate. Previous roles include Sea-Captain and dancer from the Little Mermaid and Production Assistant in Mamma Mia. Miranda Cohen wants to thank her family for all their support, and can't wait for you to see the show!

WESLEY CROSS is excited to be joining the cast of MIDSUMMER and hopes you enjoy the show!

EVA DEWS is enjoying her first year with Greely Drama and loves it so far. She hopes to continue doing costume designs and possibly acting in the future. Eva would also like to thank her family for giving her support and her friends for making this experience so much fun.

NORA DEXTER has found a new friend in her character Nick Bottom. She plans to take his bold confidence with her wherever she goes. Previous (and similarly self-absorbed, what's up with that type casting?) roles include Mrs. Peacock in Clue: On Stage and King Sextimus in Once Upon a Mattress. Nora is thrilled to be performing live once more and requires that you enjoy the show. Do it. :D

EMILY DONATELLI is extremely excited to be cast as a fairy in Shakespeare’s Midnight Summer’s Dream. Emily has been in some previous shows: Homeroom where she was a jock in the ensemble and This is a Test where she played Chanel the fashionista. Emily would like to thank her family for encouraging her to audition and supporting her throughout the experience. 

MARINNA EMERY is excited to be a part of Midsummer Night's Dream as a fairy. This is her first real production she’s been in as an actor, although she has helped in other productions as stage crew. Marinna would like to thank her mom for getting her into theatre at a young age. 

MADELIN EMRICH is very excited to be managing Midsummer nights dream along with the amazing tech team and talented cast. She has stage managed West Side Story, Once Upon a Mattress, The Laramie Project, and Clue, and she is now assistant directing for the first time with this show! Madelin would like to thank her friends and family as well as Co-Stage Manager, Solon, for their support (and building skills!)

AUDREY FLYNN  is excited to be a part of the play, this is her first show with Greely Drama and would like to thank her fellow IB friends for their support.  She hopes you enjoy the show!

JACK GERVAIS is excited to be back in the booth with Greely Drama.  Jack has been involved in several shows both on stage and off, and hopes you enjoy the show!

MIA NETLAND  is excited to continue leading hair and makeup for Midsummer, her first involvement in a Shakespeare play! Mia has had an active backstage presence since her freshman year, and she is proud of the drama team's perseverance throughout the pandemic!

GAVIN O’DONNELL is excited to be part of Greely Drama this year and hopes you enjoy the show!

MOLLIE O’QUINN is excited to be playing a Fairy in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Previous roles include Cheshire Cat #3 in Alice in Wonderland. Mollie would like to thank her family for their help and everyone involved with the show for being awesome people.

ANDREW PERFETTI is excited to participate in Greely Drama's Midsummer Nights Dream. Andrew has done theatre in Windham, Yarmouth, and Gorham playing roles like Kristoff and Mike TV. Andrew sends a huge thanks to his family for supporting him. Enjoy the show!

RILEY PERKINS is so excited to be a part of this cast as Hippolyta. Some of their previous roles include Ms. Scarlet in Clue, Alice for Alice in Wonderland, and various roles in the Laramie Project. They are so happy to be working with an amazing cast and crew for this show and would like to thank their friends and family for never ending support. 

SOLON PERRY is excited to be back in the shop and in stage management for MIDSUMMER.  Solon is actually part mountain goat, and is able to scale steeply raked theatre risers in a single bound.  He hopes you enjoy the show!

SARA ROBINSON is a senior in the costume department. She loves helping everyone in the show look their best. She wants to thank all of the costume buddies and the amazing stage manager Maddie!

ELIZABETH SAYLOR is making their debut as one of Titania's fairies, Cobweb. Elizabeth is so thankful for their supportive friends and family that mean the world to them.

KATHARINE SCHULZ is delighted to participate in her first show at Greely after moving to Maine this fall. Previous credits lie backstage in stage managing Little Shop of Horrors and sound design for Theory of Relativity. On stage credits include Sharpay Evans in High School Musical, Scarecrow in The Wiz, and Greek Chorus Member in Antigone. Katharine would like to personally thank everyone in the cast and crew for being so welcoming and Dr. P for this incredible experience. 

DJ SEAVER is very excited to be in her first Greely High School theater production. Some of her past roles include Lily in Alice in wonderland jr, Martha in Bernice bobs her hair, and Buzz in James and the Giant Peach jr. She would like to thank her family for their continuous support of all her theater activities.

QUINCY SEGAL plays the role of Puck in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. He has performed in a number of Greely and non-Greely shows in the past including WEST SIDE STORY, ANYTHING GOES, THE LARAMIE PROJECT, and CLUE. Quincy wants to thank his family and friends for supporting his theater career all throughout high school. 

OWEN SHEPARD is excited to be part of the technical crew for MIDSUMMER and hopes you enjoy the show!

KELLSEY SMITH has loved playing the role of Snout in Midsummer. Her favorite past shows include Clue, in which she played Yvette, and James and the Giant Peach. Kellsey would like to thank her family for encouraging her to do theater, her cast-mates for making the show so fun and energetic, and Dr. P for being such an incredible and supportive director!

LINCOLN SMITH has been doing lighting for the drama program since he was in 5th grade and has always enjoyed working with the cast and tech crew. He also likes programming the lights, and hopes you enjoy the show.

VI WALSH  is happy to be a part of Midsummer Night’s Dream. Some of her previous roles are: The Goose in Charlotte’s Web, a non speaking giraffe in The Chronicles Of Narnia, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, and an anonymous townsperson in The Music Man, she hopes you enjoy the performance!

FINN WEAVER is thrilled to have the privilege to perform as Flute the Tinkerer in Midnight Summers Dream. After having performed in previous plays such as West Side Story, Bernice Bobs Her Hair, and Once Upon a Mattress. He is excited to finally add another to the list. Finn Weaver wants to thank everyone who was involved in making this happen in person, once more.

MADDIE YATES is excited to be joining the cast of MIDSUMMER as a member of the fairy ensemble.  She hopes you enjoy the show!

DIRECTOR'S NOTE

 

“Welcome home.”

 

I said these words to the company of performers and technicians you are about to see in action on the very first day we gathered together.  For many of them and many of us, the stage feels like home; and for a long time we have been without it.  For many reasons and in many ways, the world has felt disorienting and confusing, and we have longed for story and wonder and fantasy.  We have longed to be together, and to play and make weird magic together in the way that only happens in the theater.

This longing was the inspiration for our production of MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.  Adapted by local playwright and actor Bess Welden for her Theatre students at Colby College, this 65-minute MIDSUMMER is a fast-paced and energy-filled tour de force.  Its energy, action and spirit were infectious and exciting to me as we started to  - as is appropriate given the play’s themes - DREAM: 

What is this world, this woods, this palace and this place?  What are its rules?  How does gravity work?  How about inertia?  What would Shakesepare’s play look like in a world that had been turned upside down and then reinvented with whatever ruins were left over at the end of the turning?  I have described this world as “50% ‘Mad Max’ and 50% Burning Man.”  It is also 100% truthful to the ideas and the imaginations of the creative team you’ll see tonight.  Welcome to this world.  We are so happy you’re here.   - Dr. P