Bishop Hendricken Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Bishop Hendricken High School Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream

WARWICK, RI  – Bishop Hendricken High School is thrilled to present A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, set against the colorful backdrop of the Summer of Love. Performances will take place Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the Dr. Daniel S. Harrop Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors and can be purchased online at https://bhhsri.booktix.com/.

Synopsis:
Set against the backdrop of the Summer of Love, this 1969-inspired A Midsummer Night’s Dream drops Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers into a psychedelic forest where fairies rule, flowers enchant, and love refuses to play by the rules. As reality blurs and emotions run wild, the night becomes a joyful celebration of romance, freedom, and transformation.

Event Details:
Seating will be general admission with ushers directing patrons to fill designated sections first. Patrons requiring wheelchair or floor-level seating should contact julia.paolino@hendricken.com in advance to arrange accommodations.

Cast Highlights:

  • The Fairies: Kiernan Elliott (Oberon/Theseus), McKenna Kampper (Titania/Hippolyta), James Kroger (Puck)
  • The Lovers: Paula Daglieri (Helena), Emry Sousa (Hermia), Cole Brown (Lysander), Alessandro Cassisi (Demetrius)
  • The Mechanicals: Xavier Reslow (Quince/Egeus), Keaton Wilk (Bottom), Kahri Jones (Flute), Jon Aiello (Snug), Ava Velino (Snout), Yvette Bolduc (Starveling)

Creative Team:

  • Director/Producer: Julia Paolino
  • Lighting/Sound Designer: Christian Kabbas ’14
  • Scenic Designer/Technical Director: Brendan Lawrence ’18
  • Costume Designer: Elaine Colgan
  • Scenic Painter/Set Decorator: Essie Plouffe

Stage management, lighting, sound, wardrobe, and run crew are led by Bishop Hendricken students under the guidance of the creative team, showcasing the school’s commitment to hands-on arts education.

For tickets and more information, visit https://bhhsri.booktix.com/.