Senior School Play Spotlight: Cavan ‘27, Alfred ‘27, and Rachel ‘28 — Issue 25

This year’s Senior School play is the Shakespearean comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. As we move closer to performance week, rehearsals have shifted from learning and experimenting to refining and committing. The cast is now focusing on precision and consistency, building upon what they have learned and strengthening their performances.

 

This past week, much of rehearsal has been spent reviewing scenes now that lines have been memorized and stage direction finalized. The cast has revisited moments where characters behave differently than usual—essential in a play like ours, where characters shift dynamically from moment to moment.

 

Students are working to ensure their character choices remain strong throughout entire scenes rather than only in specific moments. By refining these scenes, the cast has developed a better understanding of when exaggeration is justified in order to portray the contrast between the ordinary and the absurd. This balance allows chaos to feel intentional rather than accidental.

 

Introducing Cavan ’27, a Grade 11 boarding student from Changsha, China, currently in his second year at King’s-Edgehill School. Cavan joined the play because of his long-standing interest in acting and performance. After appearing in last year’s production of Pride and Prejudice, he returned to further develop his performing skills.

 

Cavan’s interest in theatre began early, with experiences ranging from acting in a fairy-tale performance in kindergarten to participating in English theatre programs in elementary school and playing the lead role in a production during Grade 8 while studying in China.

 

Cavan values the way performing arts allow artists to interact directly with audiences and create shared experiences. At the end of each rehearsal, the cast enthusiastically shouts “Dream Team,” reinforcing the shared spirit and teamwork behind the production.

 

Shining a light on Alfred ’27, a Grade 10 boarding student from Nassau, Bahamas, currently in his first year at King’s-Edgehill School. Alfred joined the play because his love of movies and musicals made him curious about performing in a production himself.

 

Although initially shy, Alfred found that theatre helped him develop confidence and connect with new people. One of his favourite parts of the experience has been working with the teachers guiding the production, particularly Mrs. Sinclair and Mrs. Maguire.

 

Say hello to Rachel ’28, a Grade 10 day student from Falmouth, Nova Scotia, celebrating her fifth year at King’s-Edgehill School. Rachel joined the play because she enjoys performing and loves the process of building a production from the ground up.

 

Rachel particularly enjoys exploring the nuances of her character and seeing how all the pieces of the show come together. She values the bonds formed between cast members and encourages others to try the arts because they build confidence and create lasting memories.

 

For Rachel, the laughter backstage and the friendships formed during rehearsals are some of the most rewarding parts of the experience. She would like to thank her castmates and directors for their dedication in bringing A Midsummer Night’s Dream to life.

 

As the production continues to take shape, confidence across the cast continues to grow. With April 9–11 quickly approaching, rehearsals now focus on polish, consistency, and bringing the production together into a cohesive and energetic performance ready to share with the community.