SCENES FROM SHAKESPEARE ’ S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT ’ S DREAM , PERFORMED IN JULY BY 40 STUDENTS FROM SCOTCH AND LAURISTON GIRLS ’ SCHOOL
Shakespeare was working on another play , Romeo and Juliet , at a similar time to A Midsummer Night ’ s Dream .
As the story draws on , the subplots begin to become further and further intertwined and chaotic , before finally the lovers find themselves out of the forest and all is well .
Just as in A Midsummer Night ’ s Dream , there were also some chaotic moments when going through the production process . Hard work and commitment pulled this production through , not just from the actors but especially from the people working behind the scenes to make the glimmering display of lights spring into life , and the crew and others working to make everything roll into place just right , from every set piece , to every costume and every little LED .
For many of us doing this production from Scotch and Lauriston , this was our last one at school . And although we had a few years marred by the pandemic , we were able to put on something memorable for us , our friends and our family . I can be certain when I say that we will all miss the process , as it becomes embedded as an unforgettable moment at school .
JEREMY GRAY – YEAR 12
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