Which characters do you play in this year’s fall play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and which character do you relate to the most?
“In this year’s fall play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, I play Francis Flute, a rude mechanical, and I also play Mustardseed, a fairy. I really connect with Flute in particular because, as one of two freshmen in the cast, I feel we have similar youthful energy […]. For those who aren’t familiar with Flute, he is a teen boy who tags along with an older group of men called the mechanicals. Because he is the youngest in the group, he tries to act cool and impress his friends, especially Bottom, which I think is super cute.”
What is the most challenging aspect of performing multiple roles?
“Some may think the most challenging aspect of performing multiple roles in a play is the memorization of lines and blocking. However, I find it to be the quick costume changes. In the play, many of the mechanical and fairy scenes are right after each other which doesn’t allow much time to change. There are some moments where I only have thirty seconds to get completely changed which is tremendously difficult, stressful, and scary. In the end, it will all work out because of all the help from our generous crew and castmates.”
What is your favorite part of participating in the production?
“My favorite part of participating in the production is being given the opportunity to act on stage because that’s what I’ve always loved to do. It’s also been [new] for me because this is my first time performing in a non-musical. Another one of my favorite parts of participating in the production is that I’ve gotten the chance to meet so many new people like Miss Gorman, Miss Gennaro, my welcoming castmates, and others. Everyone is so kind, determined, accepting, and talented, and has helped me find my voice. I’m so grateful and honored to have had this wonderful experience, and I happily encourage everyone to come see A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
The King Street Chronicle thanks freshman Mary Ellen Dolan ’28 for her contributions to “Humans of Sacred Heart.”
