High school play went well

The course of true love never did run smooth . . . but Muskie Theatre’s performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” did.
Performed last Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in the auditorium at Knox United Church, the three shows went quite well. There was a lot of laughter and applause at the end–and each show certainly deserved it.
The performances made it quite evident the actors put a lot of time and effort into making each night a memorable show.
Perhaps the most daunting night is the opening one. Before the show started, many actors participated in last-minute reassurances, pep talks, and group hugs.
“I was nervous but not as nervous as I thought I would be,” said Ali Agar, who portrayed a fairy in the service of Titania.
“The moment that curtain rose, my job was supposedly finished,” director Paul Elliott remarked after opening night, which went well and attracted a fair-sized crowd.
“They did very good but my biggest fear is that they will become too relaxed after a good performance and not do as well tomorrow,” he warned.
Fortunately, Elliott’s concerns did not come to pass as the other two performances also went very smoothly.
Perhaps the hardest night for any production is the last one since it will be the last time the show is performed.
“Saturday was both happy and sad,” quipped Briana Boldero, who played Nick Bottom, one of the craftsmen. “I was relieved that it was over but I was very sad that I would never get to do that show again with the same people.
“I had a lot of fun,” she enthused.
Overall, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” was a very memorable performance. The actors were very convincing and well cast, the costumes for the most part were great and, last but not least, the technical workers made the performance with excellent lighting and sound.
Two big thumbs up to all those involved!