A Merry Wanderer of the Night Photo by Jeff Fitlow
Set under a canopy of live oaks in Founder’s Court, Rice Theatre’s delightful outdoor performances of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” charmed audience members in the fall. “A tale of lovers, heroes, fairies and rustic would-be actors is Shakespeare’s tribute to the power of imagination and love in all its guises,” said Christina Keefe, director of Rice’s Theatre Program, professor in the practice of theatre and the play’s director. The cast’s leading roles included Susannah Eig ’14 as Queen Titania, Michael Hollis ’14 as King Oberon, Carter Spires ’13 as Bottom and Daniel Burns ’14 as the mischievous Puck. Mark Krouskop, the new production manager and lecturer in the visual and dramatic arts department, designed the set. Lighting was by Dustin Tannahill, and Clair Hummel created the costumes. “The entire production is obviously a labor of love and is thoroughly endearing as well as professional,” wrote Jim Tommaney in the Houston Press.
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