The Howell High School Performing Arts Department’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” runs Nov. 5-7.
Performances are set for 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 6, as well as 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7.
Tickets are available at howellperformingarts.ludus.com, as well as at the Howell High School Main Office.
The Livingston Post is running profiles of some of the cast and crew.
Name: Olivia LaCommare
Age: 17
Parents: Katie and Steve LaCommare
Sibling: Drew LaCommare
Year In School: 12
Activities: Drama and Marching Band
Hobbies: Reading, baking, playing with my dog Zeke
Future plans: Going to college for biology
1. How did you get involved with the production?
“A Midsummers Nights Dream” has been my favorite play since I was 14; when the show was announced there was no question that I was going to audition.
2. Have you been in any other theatrical productions?
I have been in 9 productions overall and I stage managed “The Secret Garden,” my most recent show was “The Dining Room.”
3. What do you most enjoy about being part of the production?
I love getting to know my character and my cast mates.
4. Who is/are your inspiration(s)? Why?
I have always looked up to Amanda Malo; she has helped me grow so much as an actor and as a person over the past couple of years. I also really look up to my sister; she is so talented and has helped me throughout my whole life.
5. What’s your favorite part of the experience of being in the production?
I love learning from Malo and Annie, they are such smart and talented people, and working with them on a show is a very rewarding experience. They have taught me so much about both theater and Shakespeare and I am so grateful.
6. What can audience members expect when they see the show?
The play is filled with so many fun plot lines and really funny characters. There is fairies and romance and magical flowers, you will never be bored.
