Addison Trail to present spring play, ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Addison Trail Theatre invites you to step into a world of lighthearted, whimsical comedy filled with fantasy and love with the school’s spring play, Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
Performances will take place on April 7, 8 and 9 and will feature a special surprise – a song for the fairies composed by Addison Trail senior Fernando Padua III, entitled “The Queen’s Lullaby.” Padua plans to pursue a career in music education.
According to https://shakespeare.org.uk, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” tells the story of “four Athenians (who) run away to the forest, only to have Puck the fairy make both of the boys fall in love with the same girl. The four run through the forest pursuing each other, while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen. In the end, Puck reverses the magic, and the two couples reconcile and marry.”
“We hope the audience members enjoy a good laugh when they watch the show,” said Padua (Demetrius) and seniors Neela Lugo (Helena) and Abigail Ficarra (Hermia). “When people hear the name Shakespeare, they don’t often think of comedy. But this show is different and is full of magic, fun and fantasy.”
They added they’re thrilled to return to the school’s Blackbox Studio Theatre and perform in the round for the first time in two years (because of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic).
Seniors Adam Sakleh (Nick Bottom), Enzo Ciaccia (Francis Flute) and Cindy Nakhammouane (Snug) said this production has been a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a positive final performance at Addison Trail.
“After seeing the show, we hope people think about what they want in life and remember to love who you want and to be yourself,” said Sakleh, Ciaccia and Nakhammouane.
Director Anna McSweeney said this show is extra special for her, as she performed as Helena during her high school (Lyons Township) production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” McSweeney's high school Director, Bob Cooner, even reached out to her to send his well-wishes.
McSweeney said the school hasn’t been able to put on a traditional spring show in two years because of COVID-19, and it has been amazing to watch the students have this experience and bond as a group.
“I like to expose students to Shakespeare and various venue styles, so I’m thrilled to be directing this show,” McSweeney said. “A line in the play that best summarizes the story is, ‘… what fools these mortals be!’ That’s what this show is all about – learning to laugh at ourselves.”
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
When:
- 7 p.m. on April 7 and 8
- 2 and 7 p.m. on April 9
Where: Addison Trail, 213 N. Lombard Road in Addison
Tickets: To buy tickets, go to www.dupage88.net/ATSpringPlayTickets2022. If tickets are sold out online, contact Addison Trail Theatre Director Anna McSweeney at amcsweeney@dupage88.net or 630-458-4168.