A Midsummer Night’s Dream
by William Shakespeare
Role: Hermia | Director: David Snider | Company: Rosebud School of the Arts
Hermia is such a beautiful and fun character to play. I love her fire, passion and self-confidence. My kinetic energy, which I have naturally onstage, proved beneficial during the fight scene between the four lovers (see photo below). Later in my journey at Rosebud School of the Arts, I focused on how to channel this kinetic energy into stillness. However, in this role I could let all that energy boil over and it felt wonderful. Shakespeare’s texts are great for big emotional responses. Hermia goes on a roller coaster of emotions in this text and every single one of them is huge and completely real. Her love for Lysander is full and undeniable; then, her hate and rage later on in the play is just as real and huge. Even her exhaustion near the end of the play is an extreme emotion, yet completely valid. These extremes made her a joy to explore, discover, and become.
“Her work as Hermia was stage-worthy from early on in the process, and the steady cultivation of depth in her acting surprised and delighted me. In her relationship with Lysander, she found moments of tender affection and a confidence in his love for her that gave her fall from his favor real emotional weight, while still allowing us to enjoy the humor of the situation.” - David Snider (Director)
“Emily is always getting to the theatre early, preparing and warming up. She takes the time to check in with the people she is working with, which progresses her learning. During production time she was willing to help out where she was needed without hesitation.” - Denise Lines (Stage Manager)
“It was a joy working with Emily this semester. She is an exemplary student, well-practiced in completing tasks with attention to detail. She brings a positivity to the rehearsal hall that energizes the room and puts others at ease.” - David Snider (Director)
