WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

LUCY ADAMS (Mote) is so excited to be in A Midsummer Night’s Dream! They graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy this past May and plan to attend Marymount Manhattan College in the fall as an acting major. They first caught the theatre bug when they were 3, as a mouse in Cinderella’s Glass Slipper. Lucy has attended Humphrey’s School of Musical Theatre and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Some of their favorite roles include Olive in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, June in Gypsy, Beth in Little Women, and Elle Woods in Legally Blonde. When they’re not onstage they enjoy reading, buying grossly expensive coffee, and destroying the patriarchy. They would like to thank the cast & crew for all their support and Caitlin for this wonderful opportunity. Enjoy the show!

MOLLY J. BARNES (Starveling) moved to Eau Claire years ago after finishing a BA in Theatre at Loyola University of Chicago. She’s been in productions with CVTG (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof; Vania and Sonia and Masha and Spike; Almost, Maine), Downstage Left Theatre Company (The Amish Project, God of Carnage), and toured Wisconsin in the first stage production of Population: 485. Molly also directs student plays and teaches English and Dramatic Arts at Chippewa Falls High School. Favorite pursuits outside of theatre include long distance running and cooking for friends and family.

DALTON CADE CAUSEY (Flute) is an actor from Dothan, Alabama. He is a recent graduate from The University of Alabama where he earned a BFA in Theatre with a Concentration in Acting. Some of his previous credits include: Luke (Orion and the Goatman), Jason/Tyrone (Hand to God), Sam (The Flick), Doctor Watson (Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery), Crutchie (Newsies), and Milky White Puppeteer (Into the Woods). He has also written and staged two original works, Go Girl North and The Gobble Gamble Pardon Party, and will stage his third, When Fern Caught Fire, this fall. You can keep up with his work on NewPlayExchange.org. Dalton would like to thank Caitlin, the entire cast and crew, and everyone at Pablo Center for this wonderful, collaborative, and bonkers experience.

KRISTEN THERESE CHU (Hermia) is thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of her first Shakespeare show among the cast of Midsummer! Originally from Peoria, AZ, Kristen is a recent graduate of Oklahoma City University (OCU) where she received her BFA in Acting and minors in Psychology and English. Her recent credits from OCU include: Meg in A Lie of the Mind, Farrah in She Kills Monsters, and Amy in Six Years Old. Special thanks to her parents for always believing in her and being forever supportive of her pursuit in performing arts! She hopes you enjoy the show, or rather, have a sweet dream!

ROSE DOLAN-NEILL (Quince) is an Eau Claire native with a long history of performance with the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild and BareBones Ensemble Theatre. Favorite roles include Veronica in God of Carnage, Shelby in Steel Magnolias, and Catherine in Proof. Rose studied theatre at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire before being accepted into Gregory Ablels Training Ensemble in New York where she studied classical theatre in performance with an emphasis on styles in acting. Rose is thrilled to work with the talented and enthusiastic team for the inaugural production of the Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival.

AIDAN EDWARDS (Mustardseed) is thrilled to be making his professional debut with WSF’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream! He is a rising sophomore pursuing a BFA in Acting with an MT Concentration/ Dance Minor from Wright State University in Dayton, OH. Collegiate performance credits: On the Town (Ensemble), Dog Sees God (Matt), and how rainbows are born—an original dance play (Boy/Man). Technical Credits Include: Bright Star (ASM) and The Last Five Years (Lighting Designer). Aidan has also served as the Choreographer/Fight Choreographer for various Children’s, High School, and Community Theatres on the Southside of Chicago. In the fall, he will be performing in Wright State’s production of Cabaret as Bobby/Understudy Emcee. He would like to thank all those who made this production possible as well as his family and friends for their love and support. For Erica. Insta: @acedwards04

DYLAN HEARLEY (Snout) hails from Oshkosh, WI and is a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point BFA Musical Theatre program, where he played roles such as Otto in Spring Awakening, Herr Schulz in Cabaret, and Jack in Into the Woods. Though not a life-long lover of Billy Shakes, Dylan has rapidly developed a fondness for Shakespeare from their “bardolator” partner, Emily Ruth, and can’t wait to do more. When not on the stage, Dylan is an avid music listener, Yu-Gi-Oh! player, and gaming enthusiast, their most recent addiction being the new Legend of Zelda game: Tears of the Kingdom. If you see Dylan walking down the street, don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation! They’d love to meet some new faces, as well as talk your ear off about any nerdy subject you’re interested in. They encourage you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

REED HICKERSON (Demetrius) is thrilled to be a part of his first professional Shakespeare production! Born and raised in St. Charles, Illinois, he is heading into his third year of Ohio University’s BFA Acting track, as well as completing an Actor- Musicianship Certificate in percussion. Past productions include Vibrancy Theater’s Yerma (Male/Victor US), Ohio University’s Julius Caesar (Flavius/ Plebeian), Tantrum Theater’s Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812 (Percussion Actor-Musician), and St. Charles North’s Much Ado About Nothing (Benedick). Catch him as the Messenger in Ohio University’s upcoming production of Medea!

CHANDLER MURRAY (Puck) is absolutely thrilled to be making his professional debut with the Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival! Chandler is a