Midsummer Design Deadlines Version #3

Event Midsummer Notes

Directors Written Concept Wed, Jan 19, 2022
Rehearsals Start Sun, Jan 23, 2022
Prelim Designs Sat, Feb 19, 2022
Prelim Sound Cue & Prop Lists Sat, Feb 19, 2022
Final Designs Sat, Mar 19, 2022
Last Day to Add Props Sat, Apr 2, 2022
Sound Plot Due Sat, Apr 9, 2022
Final Props Complete Sat, Apr 9, 2022
Designer Run/“Crew View” Sat, Apr 16, 2022
Q2Q/Tech Run Sat, Apr 23, 2022 Possible time to test makeup/introduce costumes
Dress Rehearsal Sat, Apr 23, 2022
Opening Sat, Apr 30, 2022
Closing/Strike Sun, May 1, 2022

Compiled by: Anna Vu Updated: 5/26/2022

 A Midsummer Night's Dream Tech Week - Version #4
Date Time What Notes
Saturday, April 16th 2:00-5:00PM Designer Run
10:00AM-11:00AM Paper Tech
11:00AM-12:00PM Set up All production/crew called
Saturday, April 23rd
Actors called
12:00-3:00PM Q2Q/Tech Run
Introduce costume/makeup
Friday, April 29th 5:00-8:00PM Dress Rehearsal *Singers Dress Rehearsal
Saturday, April 30th 1:00PM GO Opening *Singers Matinee/Evening Performance
Sunday, May 1st 1:00PM GO Closing *Singers Matinee & Strike
Sunday, May 1st Following final performance Strike *Banquet at 5pm

Compiled by: Anna Vu Updated: 5/26/2022

Midsummer Setup & Tear Down Assignments

Setup
Ashleigh and Jenna
Front of House Table
Accessibility Sensory Tour

Madison and Fox

SM Table
Hang waterproof tarp
Trifolds
Connect laptop to speakers
Props on tarp

Anna and Sydney

Speakers
Tent with Sides
Chairs in tent

Rynnie and Alyssa

Distribute costumes to actors
Mirrors
Clip Lights

Brantley (with help from either Jenna, Ashleigh, Anna, or Sydney)

Accessibility canvas tarp
Trifolds

Mary (Will preset this during dress rehearsal and leave it up for performances)
String light curtain
Vines
Throne
All scenery
Tear Down
Ashleigh and Jenna
Front of House Table

Madison and Fox

SM Table
Props with tarp

Brantley
Trifolds

Rynnie and Alyssa

Costumes
Mirrors
Clip Lights

Anna and Sydney

Speakers

Avonlea, Charlice, Katie, Bethany

Accessibility Sensory Tour

Whitley, Holden, Johnathan

SM Waterproof tarp

Jackson, River, Daisha, Asha

Tent with Sides
Chairs

Julianna, Addison, Nick, Hannah

Accessibility canvas tarp

Mary, Jacob, Morgan, Danielle, Madeline

Scenery
Where to return items
- Bathrooms
Table and Chairs
- Mary Keyton’s Car
Scenery
- Rynnie and Alyssa’s Car
Costumes
- Anna’s Car
Tent with Sides
Speakers and Sound Equipment
Mirror and Clip Lights
- Brantley’s Car
Trifolds
Accessibility Sensory Tour
- Madison’s Carr
Props with tarp
Waterproof Tarp
Accessibility canvas tarp
- Ashleigh and Jenna’s Car
Front of House Items
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Production Meeting Agenda
Production Meeting #5 - Saturday, April 2nd, 2022
Zoom Link: https://auburn.zoom.us/j/83802856641
Updated as of 3/23/22 – 3:46pm

____________________________________________________________________________

1. General
a. Next Meeting – Saturday, April 9th at 1:00pm
i. Last production meeting before tech.

2. Producers/Artistic Directors
a. Updates for the group.
b. New Covid policy.

3. Director
a. Updates for the group.

4. Scenery
a. Updates for the group.

5. Props
a. Updates for the group.
b. How are final props looking?

6. Costumes/Makeup
a. Updates for the group.
b. Makeup final presentation!
c. How were fittings? Are photos uploaded to Box?
d. Update on fairy costumes.

7. Sound
a. Updates for the group.
b. Availability of sound equipment.

8. Accessibility
a. Scene Descriptions.
b. Updates for the group.

9. Stage Management
a. Updates for the group.
b. Discuss playing space. (i.e. roots on the stage)
10. Production Management
a. Tech schedule
b. Crew needs
i. We need to gain interest because we have no sign ups.
c. Program
i. Director’s Notes, Special Thanks, Scene Breakdown, and Cast Order due
today.
ii. First draft can be viewed here.
iii. Need PNG of the AU Players logo and flowery frame from t-shirt.
d. Venue
i. Power to the twinkle lights
ii. Tables in the bathrooms
iii. Unlocking the bathrooms

11. Front of House/Marketing

a. Share this flyer!
i. Anna has printed copies available to post around campus and in the
community.
b. Finalized t-shirt design.
 PLAYERS PRESENTS
William Shakespeare's

A Midsummer
Night's Dream
Directed by Brantley Waller

April 30th - May 1st

Kreher Preserve and Nature Center

 A Midsummer
Night's Dream
By William Shakespeare

Director's Note
Shakespeare.

Popular guy. He wrote a lot of stuff a very long time ago, and he’s
consistently the most produced playwright in the US even today.
That’s probably because he wrote about some stuff that’s still
pretty relevant.

Like the power greed has to destroy our environment.

Or insidious societal structures that uphold oppressive practices.
But he also wrote about the restorative power of love.

Despite the greed that has ravaged the forest of Athens, or the
ownership given to Egeus over his daughter simply due to his
assigned gender, this is still a play that reminds us about the
healing capabilities of love.

“If it is true… that love is the only sane and satisfactory response
to the problem of human existence, then any society which
excludes, relatively, the development of love, must in the long run
perish of its own contradiction with the basic necessities of
human nature” – bell hooks

Special Thanks
Michael Buckman and KPNC
Auburn University Department of Theatre and Dance
Cameron Lucas
Andrew Schwartz, AK Murtadha, and Tessa Carr
Bram Sheckels, Ashley Butler, and Magali Zaslabsky
Jenni Salter and the Costume Shop
Auburn University Media Production Group and Julie Bennett
Elena SV Flys
Acre
 Artistic Team
Artistic Directors: Jenna Viana and Ashleigh Avallone
Director: Brantley Waller
Costume Designer: Bailey Hammett
Assistant Costume Designer: Rynnie Chapman
Makeup Designer: Alyssa Allen
Scenic Designer: Mary Keyton
Sound Designer: Annabell Mallard
Accessibility Coordinator: Katie Wolfe

Production Team
Production Manager: Sydney Pereira
Production Manager Advisor: Anna Vu
Technical Director: Cameron Lucas
Costume Shop Manager: Jennifer Salter
Assistant Costume Shop Manager: Julianna Devaney
Stage Manager: Madison Todd
Assistant Stage Manager: Fox Snead
Wardrobe Supervisor: Rynnie Chapman
Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor: Alyssa Allen
Makeup Crew: Alyssa Allen
Props Coordinator: Landry Tharp
Sound Board Op: Madison Todd
House Manager: Anna Vu
Patron Services: Jenna Viana, Ashleigh Avallone, Anna Vu

Land Acknowledgement
Today we would like to acknowledge the following people
whose land we are on. We would like to acknowledge their ancestors
of the Muscogee/Creek tribe who lived in these areas and were
removed from here. We live on the traditional lands of the
Muscogee/Creek tribe were removed by colonialism.
The Muscogee/Creek tribe have rights to these lands even today.
 Cast
Hermia...................................Avonlea Yeakley
Lysander...............................Charlcie Hathorn
Helena.........................Anna Katherine Pappas
Demetrius..............................Bethany Novotny
Hippolyta..................................Whitley Adams
Theseus.................................Holden Mathison
Egeus......................................Johnathan Davis
Nick Bottom.........................Julianna Devaney
Peter Quince..............................Jackson Wells
Snout............................................River Dunlap
Snug...............................................Daisha Flint
Starveling.......................................Asha Knight
Flute...........................................Jacob Neuman
Titania.............................Hannah Carstarphen
Oberon...................................Addison Peacock
Puck..............................................Nick DiJulio
Peaseblossom...........................Morgan Hogans
Cobweb.................................Danielle Simmons
Mustardseed.......................Madeline Schlaman

Scene Breakdown
This show runs 1 hour and 30 minutes
with no intermission.

Act 1, Scene 1 – Athens, Greece, The Palace

Act 1, Scene 2 – Peter Quince’s house
Act 2, Scene 1 – The Woods
Act 2, Scene 2 – The Woods
Act 3, Scene 1 – The Woods
Act 3, Scene 2 – The Woods
Act 4, Scene 1 – The Woods
Act 4, Scene 2 – Peter Quince’s House
Act 5, Scene 1 – Athens, The Palace
 Company Biographies
Whitley Adams (Hippolyta) is a junior BFA performance major from Detroit, MI. Their Auburn
University theatre credits include Bring It On (Ensemble) and The Wolves (#8). Whitley is also a
proud member of Mosaic Theatre Company here at Auburn.

Alyssa Allen (Makeup Designer/Makeup Crew) is a senior BA theatre major with a focus in
wardrobe and a minor in women’s and gender studies from Milton, FL. She is very thankful for
the opportunity to design before she graduates. Thank you to Brantley Waller for giving me this
opportunity, and AU players for putting on this show. War Eagle!

Ashleigh Avallone (Artistic Director/Assistant Director/AU Players Social Officer) is a senior

BFA musical theatre major from Winter Park, FL. Some of her recent Auburn University theatre
credits include The Wolves (#46 and Training Captain), Spring Awakening (Thea), Little Women
(Amy), and The Theory of Relativity (“End of The Line”). She is excited to be a part of the first-
ever Players Presents production and is so grateful to see this show come to fruition. She would
like to thank her family and friends for their love and support, as well as this cast and crew for
making this show such an unforgettable experience.

Hannah Carstarphen (Titania) is a freshman theatre major from Mobile, AL. This semester she
played #14 in the Auburn University performance of The Wolves. She is also a proud member of
AU players and is elated to be a part of this cast.

Rynnie Chapman (Asst. Costume Designer/AU Players T-Shirt Chair) is a junior in BFA
performance with a double minor in visual media studies and costume construction. Her Auburn
University credits include Bring It On (Truman Cheerleader) and A Doll's House Part 2 (Emmy).
She is so excited to take on the role of Assistant Costume Designer for this production. Enjoy
the magic of Midsummer!

Johnathan Davis (Egeus) is a junior BFA Performance major. He is so excited to be working

along with such a great cast and crew. He is thrilled to be a part of his first Shakespeare play.
Thank you to my family for being my biggest support. WAR EAGLE!

Julianna Devaney (Bottom) is senior BFA musical theatre major from Prattville, AL. Her
previous credits include Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Mother/Granny), A Doll’s House, Part 2
(Anne Marie), New Day Dawning (Ensemble), and Little Women (Mrs. Minglott). Julianna would
like to thank her mom for always continuing to support her!

Nick DiJulio (Puck) is a sophomore from Auburn, AL. He is delighted to participate in the first
AU Players production in his time at Auburn. In addition to shows with the AUTD department
and Players, Nick works with AU's Mosaic Theatre Company for social justice, as well as the
Auburn University New Media Club.

River Dunlap (Snout) is a freshman political science major from Abbeville, AL. His theatre
credits include Into the Woods (Projections Operations) and Matilda (Mr. Woodworm).

Daisha Flint (Snug) is a freshman BA theatre major from Piedmont, AL. Auburn University
theatre credits include The Wolves as an assistant dramaturg. She is also an active member of
the Black Student Union on campus. Daisha is excited to perform this role and is extremely
grateful for her friends, family, and professors supporting her.

Charlcie Hathorn (Lysander) is a BFA performance major from Tallassee, AL. Auburn
University theatre credits include A Doll's House Part 2 (Nora), Blithe Spirit (Female
Understudy), Marion Bridge (Understudy-Agnes), Belle's Stratagem (Gibson). Charlcie is also a
member of Mosaic Theatre Company, where she enjoys writing devised performance pieces
collaboratively with peers. She hopes that all can catch a glimpse of the beauty of Shakespeare
and the ways in which it can still hold meaning or provide escape for modern audiences in an
ever-evolving world.

Bailey Hammett (Costume Designer)is a senior BFA Costume Design and Technology Major.
Some of her past productions include Spring Awakening (Costume Designer), Eat Dessert First
(Costume Designer), Into the Woods (Assistant Costume Designer), TEXAS! The Outdoor Musical
(Wardrobe Lead) and more. She has loved getting to work on A Midsummer Night's Dream.
 Company Biographies
Morgan Hogans (Peaseblossom) is a musical theatre major from Dothan, AL. Auburn University
theatre credits include Little Women (Understudy Jo and Understudy Marmie) and A Doll's House
Part 2 (Emmy). Morgan is also an active member of AU Players and the Tiger Excellence
Scholarship Program.

Mary Keyton (Scenic Designer/AU Players Public Relations) is a BFA theatre performance major
originally from Dothan, AL. She has appeared in Auburn productions such as Blithe Spirit (Mrs.
Bradman), Ladies Room ( Ensemble), Little Women (Jo March), and Spring Awakening (Adult
Women). This is her first time scenic designing and she has thoroughly enjoyed the process.
Thank you to everyone for coming out and enjoy the show!

Asha Knight (Starveling) is a BA theatre major from Montgomery, AL. Her Auburn University
theatre credits include 7 weeks, 3 days (Emma) and Favorite Lady (Frankie). Asha is really excited
to perform in this production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and she hopes that you enjoy it.

Annabell Mallard (Sound Designer) is a junior BFA in theatre management major from
Norcross, GA. She has been involved with AU Players since last year and is excited to work on
its first production! Some of her previous credits include The Wolves (Sound
Designer/AME/House Manager), Into the Woods (Sound Engineer), Spring Awakening (A2), and A
Doll's House (Stage Manager). She would like to thank Anna Vu for her constant and generous
support.

Holden Mathison (Theseus) is a senior BFA music theatre major from Warner Robins, GA.
Previous Auburn theatre credits include Big Fish (Ensemble), The Theory of Relativity
(Adam/Anthony), Bring It On The Musical (Steven), Together Apart: A Socially Distanced
Collaboration (Ensemble), New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre ("Stop the World," "Being
Alive"), Spring Awakening (Melchior), and Into the Woods (Baker). Holden made his professional
theatre debut this summer in The Stephen Foster Story (Stephen Foster) at SFDA in Bardstown,
KY. Holden would like to thank his family and friends for their continued support.

Jacob Neuman (Flute) is a freshman studying mechanical engineering. This is Jacob’s first
performance here at Auburn. He is a part of Auburn Campus Rec and is excited to be a part of
the show.

Bethany Novotny (Demetrius) is thrilled to be doing this production of A Midsummer Night’s

Dream. Originally from Arizona, she is currently in her first year at Auburn pursuing her degree
in musical theatre. Previously she has performed in A Doll’s House Part 2 (Nora) and Into the
Woods (Stepmother) at Auburn University and Spring Awakening (Anna) at San Diego State
University and Sweeney Todd (Ensemble) with Arizona Broadway Theatre. Special thanks to
everyone in the cast and the production team for making this such a wonderful experience.

Anna Katherine Pappas (Helena) is a senior BFA Performance major from Daphne, AL. Some of
her previous AUTD credits include Nora (A Doll's House), Meg (Little Women), Agnes U/S (Marion
Bridge), Masquerader (The Belle's Stratagem). She is excited to finally be performing in her first
Shakesperean production and hopes you enjoy the show!

Addison Peacock (Oberon) is a senior Musical Theatre major from Auburn, AL. Previous AU
theatre credits include Sharon in Detroit, Lady Francis in The Belle's Stratagem, Ruth in Blithe
Spirit, and Kate in PROGRESS. Addison is thrilled to be a part of her first collegiate level
Shakespearean production, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Sydney Pereira (Production Manager/AU Players Secretary) is a sophomore musical theatre

major. Her previous Auburn theatre credits include The Wolves (#2), A Doll's House part 2
(Emmy- Cast 1), A Doll's House (Wardrobe Crew), and The Future is Here (Wardrobe Crew). She
also serves as secretary of AU Players. She is so excited to be a part of this wonderful team!

Madeline Schlaman (Mustardseed) is a freshman elementary education major and theatre minor
from Madison, AL. This is her first time performing in a production at Auburn! Her previous
involvement with Auburn University Theatre includes being a part of the fly rail crew for Spring
Awakening. Madeline is also an active member of Best Buddies at Auburn University.
 Company Biographies
Danielle Simmons (Cobweb) is a sophomore double majoring in theatre and political science.
She is excited to be in her first university show. Outside of her theatre duties, you can find
Danielle competing alongside the Auburn University Mock Trial Competition Team. She would
like to go to law school someday!

Fox Snead (ASM) is a theatre major from Rainbow City, AL. Auburn University theatre credits
include A Doll’s House (Wig crew) and Spring Awakening (Wig master). Fox is also a member of
AU Players.

Landry Tharp (Props Coordinator) graduates in May 2022 with a major in theatre and minor in
sustainability. She is overjoyed to be able to work on A Midsummer Night's Dream as her last
show as a student.

Madison Todd (Stage Manager) is a freshman theatre management major with a minor in Asian
Studies from Columbus, GA. Theatre credits include A Doll's House (ASM), The Wolves (ASM),
Tuck Everlasting (ASM), and Newsies (ASM). Madison would also like to thank her friends and
family for the support and work they have put in helping her get to where she is.

Jenna Viana (Artistic Director/Assistant Director/AU Players President) is a senior BFA music
theatre major, minoring in history, dance, and business from San Diego, CA. Previous credits:
The Wolves (#07), Into the Woods (Baker’s Wife), Spring Awakening (Wendla), New Day Dawning
(Ensemble), Together Apart (Ensemble), Bring It On (Eva), The Theory of Relativity (Me&Ricky),
and Big Fish (Jenny Hill). This summer, Jenna made her professional debut in Beauty and the
Beast at Moonlight Stage in Vista, CA. Jenna would like to thank her officer team for all their
help and support in bringing this project to life. She is honored to be part of Players Presents
inaugural production and hopes it continues in the coming years. Enjoy the show!

Anna Vu (Production Manager Advisor/AU Players Treasurer) is a senior BFA theatre

management major and marketing minor from Lilburn, GA. Some previous Auburn credits
include: The Wolves (Stage Manager), Spring Awakening (Stage Manager), Blithe Spirit (Stage
Manager), The Theory of Relativity (Stage Manager), Big Fish (ASM), and Detroit (ASM). She also
serves as the production assistant for the Department of Theatre and Dance. She has been
involved with AU Players since freshman and has served as an officer for three years. She is
super excited to be a part of the first AU Players Presents series. vuanna.weebly.com

Brantley Waller (Director) is a 5th year senior with a BFA in Theatre Performance finishing
this semester with a BA in Visual Media and a Spanish minor. She interned at the Atlanta
Shakespeare Tavern in the summer of 2019 where she fell in love with Shakespeare. She's had
the privilege to direct and assistant direct works at both Auburn University and the Auburn
Area Community Theatre. These works include: Sally Cotter and the Censored Stone, High School
Musical Jr, PROGRESS, and A Doll's House.

Jackson Wells (Quince) is a musical theatre BFA major ('24) from Dothan, AL. At Auburn
University he has credits for A Doll's House (Torvald Helmer) and Into The Woods (Milky White).
Jackson is also a member of AU Players

Katie Wolfe (Accessibilty Coordinator) is a junior currently pursuing a dual degree in Theatre
Design/Technology and Electrical Engineering with a minor in Animation. Some of her
favourite credits here at Auburn include The Wolves (Lighting Designer), Into the Woods
(Assistant Lighting Designer), and A Doll's House (Assistant Scenic Designer). When she's not
working backstage, Katie can be found working on research for the applications of theatre
technology.

Avonlea Yeakley (Hermia) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Fulshear, TX. Her previous
Auburn University credits include The Butch and the Fairy (The Fairy)/Aurora (Halen) directed
by Emma Fox and A Doll's House (Anne-Marie) directed by Dr. Scott Phillips. She would like to
thank her director, Brantley Waller, for giving her the opportunity to work on her first
Shakespeare production and her family for always supporting her.
 AU PLAYERS
AU Players is one of the oldest organization on the campus of Auburn
University. All individuals with an interest in theatre are welcomed and
encouraged to join AU Players, regardless of major. Events throughout
the year both on Auburn University's campus and in the community
allow AU Players to demonstrate their main message of appreciation
and participation in the arts.

2021-22 AU PLAYERS OFFICERS

President: Jenna Viana
Vice President: Mickie Felder
Secretary: Sydney Pereira
Treasurer: Anna Vu
Public Relations: Mary Keyton
Social Officer: Ashleigh Avallone
T-Shirt Chair: Rynnie Chapman
Advisor: Cameron Lucas

Thank you for supporting the inaugural production of Players Presents.