by William Shakespeare

directed by John R. Jaeger

produced by Peter Scribner

presented by RCP’s Shakespeare Players

 

"Out, dog! out, cur! thou driv'st me past the bounds of maiden's patience."

Hermia expresses her level of pleasure in Demetrius' attentions.

THE CAST

Theseus - Jerry Jones

Hippolyta - Liz Cameron

Philostrate - Scott Pflanz

Egeus - Philip R. Frey

Hermia - Trish Annese

Lysander - Gary French

Demetrius - Michael Nolan

Helena - Samantha Allen

 

"A lovely boy, stol'n from an Indian King"

Oberon comes upon the abandoned Changeling Boy.

Oberon - David Marion

Titania - Susan Schnetzer

Robin Goodfellow (Puck) - Erika Diamond

Peaseblossom - Jenny Gaul

Cobweb - Lee Carter Brown

Moth - Amelia Winger-Bearskin

Mustardseed - Matthew Moore

Changeling Boy - Vanessa Jaeger

 

"All their elves, for fear, creep into acorn cups, and hide them there."

Titania's fairies' sneak attack on the Puck.

Peter Quince - Fran Carlisi-Paxson

Nick Bottom - James Crawford

Francis Flute - Julie M. Statt

Tom Snout - Ethan Sinnott

Snug - Jeffrey Klotz

Robin Starveling - James Reynolds

Ensemble - Dietrich Jaeger

Ensemble - Sean Mahan

 

"Thou shalt remain here whether thou wilt or no."

Titania takes a liking to Nick Bottom.

PRODUCTION STAFF

Assistant Director - Philip R. Frey

Stage Managers - Elaine Sauer, Chris Bigger

Scenic Artist - John Jaeger

Costumer - Peg Webber

Coach - Maria Sanguedolce

Fairy Chorale - Lee Carter Brown

Lighting Designer - Peter Scribner

Light Board Operator - Chris Bigger

Sound Board Operator - Elaine Sauer

 

"Lovers and madmen have such seething brains."

Theseus and Hippolyta discuss the days' events.

Painting & set construction - Trish Annese, Chris Bigger, Liz Cameron, Gary French,

Jerry Jones, Mike Nolan, Elaine Sauer, Susan Schnetzer, Jeff Smith

Reservations - Jeremy Sarachan

Publicity - Nic Hambas, Elaine Sauer, Peter Scribner

Program - Jeremy Sarachan

 

"Asleep, my love? What. dead my dove?"

'Pyramus and Thisby' is acted out by the Rude Mechanicals.

Photography by Philip R. Frey

The Shakespeare Players logo is copyright 1996 by Philip Frey