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‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Comes To Life At The Haverford School


Mechanicals Rehearsing Working class citizens in A Midsummer Night's Dream decide to rehearse a play to present to Theseus and Hippolyta in honor of their wedding. (From left) Haverford School Senior Joe Cilio of Newtown Square dances with senior Scott Gehlot of Ardmore, junior Michael Cain of Wayne, sophomore Marcel Logan of Philadelphia, and junior Daniel Hawkins of St. Davids. The play is an Upper School production of The Haverford School.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009
HAVERFORD — The Haverford School Upper School drama department presents Shakespeare’s comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Centennial Hall.

The production is set in Central Park in present day New York City. The story of four young lovers lost in the forest, has everything: mistaken identity, bungled magical pranks, and mischievous fairies. The play is weaves together three separate stories surrounding the impending marriage of Theseus and Hippolyta, portrayed as leaders of upper class society.

The cast includes students from The Haverford School, The Agnes Irwin School, The Baldwin School, Merion Mercy Academy, and Conestoga High School.

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the door or reserved by calling Matthew Cloran at (610) 642-4583, ext. 1386.


The Haverford School is located at 450 Lancaster Ave., Haverford. Parking for Centennial Hall can be accessed from College Avenue. For further information, please call the School at (610) 642-3020 or visit the Web site at www.haverford.org




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