Community & Business
20 May, 2022
Young actors shine on stage
YOUNG actors will shine in Atherton Performing Arts production of the evergreen classic of William Shakespeare, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”.
The final two shows of the production will be performed at the Silo Road Theatre on 20- 21 May. APA president Jacqui Stephens said the Shakespearian comedy was perfect for the troupe to take on, with all of its dramatic talent and youthful exuberance.
“The young people work together superbly in creating the various scenes,” she said.
“Those in the duke and his court scenes are suitably commanding and majestic and those in the fairy scenes with Oberon and Titania are most engaging, creating the sense of love and the ambience of the ethereal. “There is a lovely contrast with the earthiness and realness of the ‘mechanicals’ who are working towards putting on a play of love for the duke and, of course, the crazy foursome who become totally mixed up in their misconstrued love for each other, add great hilarity to the whole play. “And despite all of the obstacles to be faced, the story turns out well for everyone in the end!”
Ms Stephens praised director Sarah Riber for her efforts in getting the show ready. “Sarah has done the set, lighting and costumes simply, yet so evocatively, transporting the audience to a world of fantasy wherein the magical tale of A Midsummer Night’s Dream can unfold,” she said.
Tickets can be purchased at Tableland Books Atherton or online at athertonperformingarts.com.au. All are welcome.
