Senior School Play: A Midsummer Night’s Dream — Issue 18

This year’s Senior School play is the classic Shakespearean comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Our cast and crew are working to express the original poetic dialogue and its chaotic, interconnected plot while preserving the beloved humour and immersive spectacle of the original production.

This past week, students have focused on familiarizing themselves with the script and their characters by reading through the play as a full cast. This process has allowed them to gain a feel for their characters’ motivations and personalities, while beginning to understand the whimsical, mischievous world they will be immersing themselves in over the next few months. Students have also engaged in teamwork exercises and are taking the first steps toward fleshing out scenes together.

Now, we would like to introduce some of our cast members.

Ari Schwarz ’26 is a Grade 12 boarding student from Yucatán, Mexico. He has been at King’s-Edgehill School for four months, but says it already feels like much longer with all the memories he has made. After his experience in the Senior School musical, playing a 1920s Latin lover, Ari decided to continue building those memories by joining the Senior School play. For Ari, the stage is the most fun place to be, a feeling fuelled by the amazing cast he works with (and the spotlight, but who’s counting). He especially enjoys team-building exercises, which often end in laughter. Ari encourages others to try theatre, particularly if they are already interested in disciplines such as dance or music. When asked if he had a message for the community, he shared, “Enjoy our school and go watch the show. Don’t make us work for nothing! Cheers!”

Chris Turgeon ’26 is a Grade 12 student from Halifax and is in his fourth and final year at the School. Chris joined the Senior School play for the enjoyment of performing on stage and meeting new people through the theatre community. He values how rehearsals, including full-cast script readings, contribute to community building and allow the arts to provide a space for expression, whether through acting or working behind the scenes. His appreciation for the performing arts began after seeing a production of Shrek at a young age, which inspired him to participate in musicals and later to take IB Drama. When asked for advice on getting involved in theatre, Chris said, “The most challenging thing about a play is signing up. It’s scary when you’re auditioning and feel pressured, but then you realize everyone else feels the same way, and the fear dissolves, letting you enjoy the experience.” Chris is looking forward to celebrating his final months in the theatre community and at King’s.

Join us for this captivatingly chaotic production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, running from April 9–11.