Shakespeare ~ A Midsummer Night's Dream (fragments)

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
The Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC)
Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival
August 9 - September 3
Wednesday - Sunday @ 7:00 pm
www.iscla.org/
Shakespeare ~ A Midsummer Night's Dream (fragments)
August 18 and 19, 2023
Old Zoo Stage, Griffith Park
Griffith Park Dr. Los Angeles, CA
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PLAYBILL: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
THE COMPANY
THE ROYALTY
Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons: Sabra Williams*
Theseus, Duke of Athens: David Melville*
Toula, Translator to the Queen: Carene Rose Mekertichyan*
Philostrate, Assistant to the Duke: Daniel DeYoung*
THE ARISTOCRATS
Egeus, a Gentleman of Athens: Richard Azurdia*
Hermia, his daughter: Justine Faith
Helena, a gentlewoman of Athens: Noriani Estevez
Demetrius, a suitor to Hermia: Kelvin Morales*
Lysander, a suitor to Hermia: Patrick Batiste*
THE TRADESPEOPLE
Petra Quince: Hiwa Chow Elms*
Nick Bottom, a weaver: William Elsman*
Francis Flute, a bellows mender: Carene Rose Mekertichyan*
Robin Starveling, a tailor: Daniel DeYoung*
Tom Snout, a tinker: Jordan Anderson
Snug, a joiner: Richard Azurdia*
THE FAIRIES
Oberon, the Fairy King: David Melville*
Titania, the Fairy Queen: Sabra Williams*
Puck, Oberon’s right hand: Jacqueline Misaye*
Peaseblossom, Titania’s right hand: Carene Rose Mekertichyan*
The Fairy Guard: Jordan Anderson, Hiwa Chow Elms*, Daniel DeYoung*
The Fairy Musician: Dave Beukers
Stage Manager: Hope Matthews*
THE MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM HOUSE BAND
Patrick Batiste*
Dave Beukers
Daniel DeYoung*
William Elsman*
Carene Rose Mekertichyan*
David Melville*
Noriani Estevez
Justine Faith
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The action is in Athens, and the forest around Athens.
This production is approximately two hours, thirty minutes long with one 15 minute intermission.
*Appearing through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
PRODUCTION TEAM
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Direction: Melissa Chalsma
Costume Design: Elizabeth Cox
Lighting Design: Bosco Flanagan
Scenic Painting: Lacey Anzelc
Composition & Sound Design: Dave Beukers
Associate Producer: Jenny Jihee Park
Stichers, Costumes Crafts: Diana Gomez, Nia Heinrich, Ruby Hernandez
Paint Crew: Ella Espiritu, Poni O’Keefe, Felicity Reynolds
SEASON STAFF
Production Manager: Gabby Bruno
Master Carpenter: Philip Briggs
Associate Producer: Cary Reynolds
House Managers: Khalil Lowry, Rachel McVay
Los Angeles County Dept. of Arts & Culture Intern: Sam Deetjen
Occidental College Interns: Ella Espiritu, Poni O’Keefe
Bennington College Intern: Marina Fleming
Crew: Aurora "Ace" Cordero-Melo
VOLUNTEERS
Yevgine Allen, Bobbie Breckenridge, Amanda Cortez, Marianna Evans, Liz Gutierrez, Sophia Hopf, Zenith Hyden-Soffer, Teri Koebel, Ken Kramer, Isabel Macomber, Amalia Mauceri, Lucca Mauceri, Sarah Meza, Karley Meza, Kristen O'Brien, Leo Robles, Elodie S., Carmen Scott, Evan Smith, and Trinley Tsering
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Please note: Due to Hurricane Hilary's journey through Los Angeles, Sunday August 20th, 2023, performance was cancelled, and this recording is being available in this effort.