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: Samantha Derry
Age: 16
Parent name: Kathleen Holiday
Year In chool: Senior
Activities: Classicality, NHS, Student Council Vice President, Democrats Club President, Advanced Drama, Highlander Chorale
Hobbies: Reading; writing; playing with my dog, Harry Styles stan
Future plans: Going to college for psychology, and traveling
1. How did you get involved with the production?
I’ve been waiting for this show to be able to go up for SO LONG. I specifically remember when it was first rumoured that we were doing Midsummer’s over a year ago, a group of us huddled in Laine’s basement and watched it. Ever since, I’ve been obsessed.
2. Have you been in any other theatrical productions?
Although this is my first play with Malo, I’ve been in 3 other productions through Howell.
3. What do you most enjoy about being part of the production?
The family bonds we’ve made! Having people that just get it, are easy to talk to and are great support systems is such a beautiful thing.
4. Who is/are your inspiration(s)? Why?
My cousin Jessica is my biggest inspiration. She has preserved through every single hardship and has been there for me through all of mine. She is an unconditional lover and I aspire to be like her.
5. What’s your favorite part of the experience of being in the production?
The amount of knowledge that we gain as a cast without realizing. Not just through language, but also the leadership, continuing to show grace to one another, and overall just being a good person.
6. What can audience members expect when they see the show?
The amount of love, hard work and passion we all have for this show and for each other.
