St Andrews College Marayong's Magical Production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Wraps Up with Enchantment and Applause

As the curtains close on another spectacular theatrical journey, we reflect on the enchanting world brought to life in the recent production of Shakespeare's timeless classic, "A Midsummer Night's Dream." 

For months leading up to the big night, the entire cast and crew worked tirelessly, pouring their hearts and souls into making this production a resounding success. Their hard work and dedication shone through in every scene, and the audience was transported into the mystical realm of the fairy forest, where love, laughter, and mischief intertwined.

The magic of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" was not confined to the stage alone. The set design, costumes, and lighting were nothing short of breathtaking. 

Of course, a successful production relies not only on the cast and crew but also on the support of the community. The students, teachers, and administration staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this production the best that it could be. Their dedication ensured that every aspect of the show, from set construction to ticket sales, ran smoothly.

As the final curtain fell and the actors took their bows, the applause was thunderous, a testament to the outstanding talent and hard work that went into this production. The standing ovation was richly deserved, and it was a heartwarming moment to see the cast and crew bask in the well-earned adulation.

Perhaps the most enchanting thing about the performance was not what happened on stage, but behind it. The journey that these students underwent was inspirational and brought out the best. The standards were set high, but the students rose to meet them and exceeded all expectations. The memories and friendships that they formed from this experience is something that will stay with them even after school. That is the true magic of a production like this.

As we bid farewell to this enchanting production, students have approached me about how their Thursday afternoons will now lack that sense of comradery now. The students have shed tears not only in happiness, but also in sadness. Afterall, they are saying goodbye to something that has been a major part of their lives for six months. 

I ask any student who was part of this production, would like to be part of any future production or is simply interested in drama, to watch this space. The drama department has something in the works.

A big thank you to Dr Stephen Kennaugh, Ms Christina Rujicica, Ms Simone McKechnie, Mr Antonio Chiapetta, Mr Travis Kolek, and all the other staff, who assist both on the day and during production.

Please see below a cast list:

THESEUS Daniel Nucifora

HIPPOLYTA Joy Legge

PHILOSTRATE Daniel Burchmore

HERA Jenille Calingao

HERMIA Jade Kember

LYSANDER Ben He

DEMITRIUS Dante Carbone

HELENA Jeda Osorio

QUINCE Nicola Gerardis

SNOUT Emily Stevenson

SNUG Theo Robillo

ROBIN Alex McPherson

BOTTOM Ivan Farkas

PUCK Riya Bijesh

FAIRY 1 Makoi Malaul

OBERON Berend Slager

TITANIA Joycie Bacolod

FAIRY 2 Arya Sawhney

PEASEBLOSSOM Keanna Guerrero

MOTE Saumya Punj

MUSTARDSEED Helli Vyas

COBWEB Emily Burchmore

UNDERSTUDY Noah Micheal

FAIRY ENSEMBLE Alyssa Bettiol Kiara Guglani Tanisha Jeshani
Erin Cagney Aadhya Nethula Isabella Welangoda

FRONT OF HOUSE Azri Mortimer Benjamin Barakat Cooper Shield

BACKSTAGE CREW Kelsie Guerrero Jairus Bernardo Max Lovering Aliza Juco Hermione Mendoza Jayden Santos Mackenzie Jones Sophia Hourani Alyssa Guillermo Euleila Barret