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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by William Shakespeare
SP Stage Company, Severna Park, MD
Benfield Elementary School, Severna Park, MD
Directed by Madeline Austin
Ensemble: Reagan Amaral, Colin Benedict, Nick Benedict, Natalie Castillo, Abigail Chase, Cecelia Clanton, Danny Kandra, Tyler Dickson, Katy Elser, Rhyan Haynie, Emily Helsel, Amelia Horrell, Emory Jernigan, Colin Lukas, Anna McCallister, Kaitlyn Mummert, Madison Radike, Rose Roehr, Natalie Tangrea
Photos by Mark Mummert
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Director: Madeline Austin
Music Director/Pianist: Jack Benedict
Ensemble: Reagan Amaral, Mary Lou Baker, Elli Baressi, Maggie Bratton, Camryn Carr, Abigail Chase, Ally Chase, Cecelia Clanton, Abigail Diapola, Caroline Diapola, Rebecca Ehnat, Jack Evans, Ashley Falk, Kristin Falk, Farrah Fontaine, Alexandra Hilbert, Rose Hoover, Anna Hunsicker, Meg Mahoney, Eleanor Major, Madeline Masone, McKenna Miller, Lylah Mudd, Nick Pennucci, Peter Puzas, Raeanne Rendulic, Michael Schubarth, Brandon Taub, Evelyn Triplett, Zachary Yeatman, Rachel Yeatts, Hannah Verreault
REVIEWS
“This April, Benfield Elementary School will be transformed into Fairyland as Madeline Austin and her thespians bring 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' to an off-Benfield stage. Austin, former Executive Director of The Shakespeare Society has been preparing her 32 young actors for almost the entire school year…The actors will not wear mics; rather, they have all been trained to project their voices outward. Robin Enders, fifth-grade educator at Benfield, was complimentary of Austin’s impact. 'When the parents and students signed up for drama club, they had no idea the wealth of experience that Mrs. Austin brought to Benfield,' Enders said. 'Many of the students have discovered new confidence thanks to their participation.'” ~ SEVERNA PARK VOICE, April 5, 2016
“Madeline was not only amazing with the students but extremely well organized and professional. To say that she elevated the caliber of student performance would be a gross understatement. Those who participated would agree that the entire process, culminating in the final performances, far exceeded our wildest expectations.” ~ Jennifer Yeats, Parent, Benfield Elementary
“After 6 months, my daughter still speaks about her wonderful experience with drama club. Performing in a Shakespeare play was one of the highlights of my daughter’s school year, providing her with more confidence and a newfound love of Shakespeare. Director/Teacher Madeline Austin was able to make Shakespeare’s language understandable, relevant and exciting.” ~Gayle Verreault, Parent, Benfield Elementary
“Participating in Drama Club with Madeline Austin was the highlight of Anna’s year. Anna has always been a bit shy and quiet, and there is no question that Drama Club pulled Anna out of her shell and improved her public speaking abilities.”
~ Julie Hunsicker, Parent, Benfield Elementary
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