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BY KELLY PREISER
The Battalion
' / ry to imagine your wildest dream. Now imagine it
v s _ > / on stage.
That is the premise behind The Theater Com
pany of Bryan-College Station’s production of William
Shakespeare’s comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
which will be playing for the next two weeks at The Theater.
“The entire production revolves around sleeping and
dreaming. It goes into a differ
ent realm than most Shake
speare — the realm of fanta
sy,” said Chris Vander Kaay,
who plays the role of Bottom.
The play is directed by
Randy Wilson, who began his
career acting in New York,
then went to Baylor to get his
masters in theater and has been
directing since 1981.
“I’ve directed everything
from the most famous Shake
speare plays to 'The Fiddler on
the RooT to ‘Camelot.’ 1 usu-
ally direct about seven shows
a year,” Wilson said.
Wilson’s directed version of a “Midsummer Night’s
Dream” takes a different twist on the story.
“This version is great because of the different way it’s
done. Wilson changed the setting to 1920s Paris and made the
character Bottom the lead instead of Oberon. The costuming
is also brilliant and there's also a complicated lighting scheme,
so it’s really great,” Vander Kaay said.
“I took a real fresh approach in directing this play. I de
cided to do it this way when I read an article by Harold
Blume, who is a Shakespeare authority in England. Then 1
came upon a picture that really impressed me that was on
the cover of a book of French plays by a playwright I real
ly like. I just thought... I love that period (the ’20s and ’30s
“This will be a production
of'A Midsummer
Night's Dream' you will
never see again. It's
very original.”
— Randy Wilson
Director of "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
in Paris]! So that’s how it started, but it’s expanded past that
now,” Wilson said.
“Costumes, for one thing, are really wonderful. James Vi-
gnal, a costume designer, worked with me on my crazy ideas.
The actors’ performances are great. Robert Gonzalez, who
plays Puck is great. The fairy scenes are beautiful — the set
is so well realized. But I really had a lot of help from my pro
ducer, Amy Wise. She was really willing to work with me.
We got most of my vision the way I wanted it. Everyone
should come see it, it’s a lot of fun,” Wilson said.
Wilson said that while viewers
may be surprised by the look of
the play, they quickly adjust to
changes that have been made.
“So far our audiences have re
ally enjoyed it. At first they might
be a little taken aback, but affer
they get into it, they really enjoy
it, and it’s really enjoyable to
watch,” said Wilson.
“This is really a first class pro
duction. Anyone interested in the
ater should come see it. We have
a growing audience and would
like to tap in more to A&M,” said
Pam Coleman, who plays Hip-
polyta in the production.
“We really love having A&M students. That’s why we
have tickets on sale at the MSC. It’s a place where students
can feel like they’re at home. It’s a home away from home,”
Wilson said.
“This will be a production of‘A Midsummer Night's
Dream' you'll never see again. It's very original. It’s vers in
dividual in that it's very much a realization of my dreams,”
Wilson said.
“A Midsummer Night's Dream” will be showing for the
next two weekends at the Theatre Company of Bryan-Col
lege Station (formerly ’Magination Station) at 7 p.m. on Fri
day and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are available
at the MSC Box Office.
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orship
Directory
AssemBCy of god
‘Episcopal
Bethel Temple Assembly of God
2608 Villa Maria, Bryan
776-4835
Sunday Worship 8:30, 10:45, 6:00 pm
College & Career Class Sun. 9:30
Randy Scott, Pastor
www.startel.net/bethel
St. Thomas Episcopal
906 George Bush Dr. • College Station, IX
(Across from Duncan Dining Hall)
Sunday services at 8:00, 9:00 and especially
for late rising Ags, 11:15 a.m.
Next door to Canterbury House.
the Episopal Student Center
‘Baptist
Tree ‘WUCBaptist
Texas Avenue Baptist Church
3400 Texas Avenue South, C.S.
(at the intersection of Deacon & Texas Ave.)
696-6000
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Bible Study 4 p.m.,
Wednesday 7 p.m.
Pastor Eric Doucet
Try us out!
You can expect...
• Upbeat worship
• A casual setting
• Friendly people
• Practical messages
Living Hope Baptist Church
Sunday Schedule:
9:45 AM Bible Study
11:00 AM Worship
6:30 PM Worship
INFO: 690-1911
We are NOW meeting at
Cypress Grove Inter. School
on Graham Rd. between
Wellborn and the West
bypass service Road.
Fellowship Free Will
Baptist Church
College & Career Class
You are invited to a Bible
study especially for students.
Sunday mornings at 9:45
1228 W. Villa Maria
779-2297
For more information contact
Marcus Brewer: 696-6558
mbrewer^tamuedy
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Lutheran
Cathode
St. Mary’s
603 Church Ave., 846-5717
Pastoral Team
Rev. Michael J. Sis, Pastor
Rev. David A. Konderla, Associate Pastor
Campus Ministers
Deacon Bill Scott • Martha Tonn
Lillian Smith • Maureen Murray
Heidi Nicolini
Daily Masses
Mon.-Fri.: 5:30 p.m.
Tues, Thurs: 12:05 Noon
All Faith’s Chapel on A&M Campus
Sat.: 10:30 a.m. (Korean)
Weekend Masses
Sat. - 5:30 p.m. (English), 7:00 (Spanish)
Sun. - 9:00, 11:00 a.m., 5:30, 7:00 p.m.
Church of Christ
Peace Lutheran Church
FM 2818 at Rio Grande • College Station
Worship 8:15 & 10:45
Aggie Lutherans
Craig Borchardt - Pastor Debra Grant - Pastor
2201 Rio Grande Blvd 693-4403
9{pn-‘DenominationaI
ovenant
Family Church
"Success Begins on Sunday ”
Danny & Janet Green, Pastors
Sunday 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m.
4010 Harvey Rd., (Hwy. 30) E-Mail: greencfc@aol.com
College Station 774-1269 www covenanl-tamily-clnirch.org
United Methodist
A&M United Methodist
417 University Dr. (on Northgate) • 846-8731
Sunday Services: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
College Sunday School 9:45
Sr. Pastor Charles Anderson
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Robert Gonzales portrays Puck and Christy Sims portrays Titania in The Theatre’s production of “A Midsurr
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