MidSummer Night's Dream (SAU) Review

Dr. J will be honest and make a confession. Theatre and plays are usually not his fancy. But every now and then he views brilliant performances, which must recognition. One of such plays is Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, performed by some of the talented drama cast of Spring Arbor University. I am not gong to drone on and on about the plot which some of you maybe aware, or if you are not, there is the lovely source known as the internet which will quickly be able to bring you up to speed. Having read this play a number of years ago, I did go into it with some certain expectations. Not only were they surpassed, but there seemed to be a masterful grasp and performance of what can be a rather difficult work to master. There was humor, suspense, romance, action! There was not a dull moment in the play save maybe for those who struggled to understand a language which Shakespeare decided he was going to make up. It was presented in such a way though, where one could always understand what was on. Putting it in a 50’s theme modernized it in such a way where it became much more comprehensible those in audience. All the actors did a superb job. Not only with their acting, but again, in remembering what can be quite a difficult play to memorize. It was simple stage setting, but with the action continuously moving about, one felt more drawn in as if they were actually up close and person. The costumes were good, with special applauds to finding a donkey head for Bottoms transformation. One of the things I was most curious to see was extremely well done. Of course, while I salute and give my accolades to all those who were involved with the play, a special tip of the hat to my old friend Trevor Tracy. An extremely talented actor who never ceases to impress me and without whom I would not have went to the play in the first place. Well-done cast. Bravo!

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