Episcopal High School - Accolade Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

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A Midsummer Wight’s Dream The dialogue was familiar for anyone who had read Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, but the setting in the Thespian's productions on October 23, 24, and 25 was a far cry from what Shakespeare had originally described. In order to ac-comondate more modern trends and tastes, the Thespians, under the direction of Mrs. Mildred Bonner, decided to modernize this well-known romantic comedy. This meant changing the fairies into roving English gypsies, and updating the setting from ancient to modern Greece. However, other than taking off the th sound in words such as doth , the language remained the same as it appeared in the original script. It was left basically unchanged because, according to Mrs. Bonner, the beauty of Shakespeare lies in his language and his uncany understanding of human nature. The actors were also able to bring out this understanding, as the audience was seen to nod and smile during some of the play's more touching scenes. The play center’s around the lives of four star-crossed lovers. Hermia realizes her true love should be Lysandcr, just as Helena knows hers should be Demetrius. Howev- er, due to some twist of fate, the guys do not recognize their true feelings. Things are further complicated when Oberon tries to help, with the aid of the mischevious Puck. Before all is straightneed out, the audience is entertained with a lovers' chase, a group of bumbling actors, and Tita-nia loving a jackass, literally. Helena begs Demetrius to return her love. She claims, that the mental torture he has inflicted has cause her to love him that much more. Snout and Bottom contemplate which is the most appropriate beard for Bottom to wear in their upcoming production of Pyramis and Thisbc. CAST Theseus Wes Davidson Hippolyta Julia George Egcus Britton Mangham Lysandcr Adam Clark Demetrius Brian Kronenberger Hermia Heather Feierabend Helena Erika Gerdes Puck Lynn Farmer Oberon Eric Koehler Titania Kelly Bertrand Bottom Jeff Bolger Flute Michael Carpentei Quince Gayden Carr Snout Mike Rhoiles Snug Kim Stewart Starveling Kyra Jones Philostrate Heather Baudcr Peasblossom Heidi Woods Cobweb Katherine D'Armond Moth Stephanie lapp Mustardseed Maty Stevenson 1st Gvpsy Jennifer Dann 3 Gyp ics Natalie Baum Caroline Hiatt Denise Powers Gypsy Children Watts Barden Bryan Grace Rebecca Kizcr Deborah Sternberg Catharine Healey Margaret Ho Gypsy Dancers Susan Afeman Rebecca Rainer Bitsy Kornegay Becky Noriea Mary Majors Caldwell Gypsy Guitarist Scott Hulon Titania enjoys a peaceful sleep, unaware that, due to Puck's potion, she will awake to find herself in love with Bottom in the form of a jackass.

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Brief Performance The Emperor’s JXfew Clothes More Than A In most situations, one would be arrested for indecent exposure if caught parading around in public with nothing but underwear on. That is, if one did not die of embarrasment first. However, the audience for the middle school production of The Emperor's New Clothes was amused when, on December 10 and 11, the Emperor appeared on stage wearing only red and white striped boxers. Well, not just boxers. He had on a pair of red socks to match. When asked if he was embarrassed. Coman Baum did not even hesitate to say no. According to him, It was my idea to use boxers instead of longjohns. I thought it would be funnier. The story line centers around an emperor who is so caught up in worrying about his clothes that he neglects his duties. Prince Michael of the neighboring country 1c cides to teach the Empero lesson. By posing as a weav the Prince is able to ma magical clothes for the E.n peror's birthday ball. B spreading rumors that onl an idiot, or one not fit for of fice, would not be able to se the clothes, the Prince soo has everyone including th Emperor, convinced. The les son is well-taught when th Emperor finally realizes thi everyone in his court is star ing at his boxers. The play further enriched by the ev schemes of the Constable Lord Mai, and the secret mance between Prince chael and the daughter. With a chorus o thirty-eight directed by Mi David Galasso, and a dan group led by Mr. Danny T; berghein, Mrs. Mildred Bon ncr was able to direct a wel performed, full-scale musical