Cast

Dominic Berger (Theseus) is very excited to work with T@F for the second time! He was most recently seen as Francis in "La Cage Aux Folles." Last winter, he played Curtis Jackson in Riverside Theatres production of "Sister Act." Thank you to the production crew for the opportunity to be a part of this show and his friends and family for their continued support.

Sarah Brinks (Peter Quince) is thrilled to back working with T@F. When not working as a hard handed mechanical in Athens she can be found writing content marketing assets as a Market Impact Consultant. This is her fifth show with T@F and she’s excited to act in a park!

Lucas Brooks (Puck) is ecstatic to be playing his dream role with T@F. A self-motivated writer and performance artist, his most recent theater credits include touring the fringe festival circuit with his solo shows "VGL 5'4" Top", "Cootie Catcher", and "Exit Through the D*ck Shop".

Mack Carroll (Demetrius) has been acting around the Boston area for the past ten years and has previously worked with T@F in the productions of "Tartuffe" and "Mourning Becomes Electra." He is incredibly excited to be a part of "Midsummer" and hopes you have a marvelous time!

Darren Cornell (Lysander) is an actor, scenic designer, and chemist based in Allston. Personal highlights include playing Sonny Malone in "Xanadu," Chico Marx in "A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine" at Emmanuel College, and his scenic design for "Antigone" and "Fat Pig" with Flat Earth Theatre.

Kadian Crawford (Snug the Joyner) joins T@F for the first time and is delighted to be a member of such a talented cast. Joyner by day, Lion by night who squeals at the sight of squishy puppies.

Leslie Drescher (Titania) has been on stage (an in park) with T@F for 11 years. She also voices several characters in The Penumbra Podcast.

Kelsey Ferdinand (Peaseblossom) is a theatre arts student at UMass Boston. This summer she will be an apprentice at Broadway Theatre Project in Tampa. "Midsummer" is her first role on stage and she hopes this can be the stepping stone to many more. In her spare time she tours with Beyoncé, nothing major.

Ari Herbstman (Oberon) is a full-time father with a penchant for making a fool of himself in public, much to the delight / embarrassment of his family. Favorite credits include: acting in "A Winter's Tale" and " Henry IV," and directing an amazing cast in "Twelfth Night." Thank you to my beautiful wife and two brilliant daughters - love you more than words can say.

Sarah Hesseltine (Cobweb) is an audiologist, dog mom, and roller coaster enthusiast who’s new to T@F. She’d like to thank all the cast and crew that have made this such a fun and welcoming experience!

Julia Kennedy (Hippolyta) has performed with various Boston area theaters including the Concord Players, Belmont Dramatic Club, Theater Company of Saugus, and Still Small Theatre. This is her first show with T@F. When not onstage, she writes poetry and memoir and works as a teacher's aide and writing instructor. Thanks to this beautiful cast and crew for all your support.

Christian Krenek XIV, (Francis Flute) Dauphin d'Escape Rooms, is pleased as punch to be doing his first Shakespeare in (a) park! His previous forays with the Firsters include "Metamorphoses" (Phaeton / Silenus / Narcissus / Hermes), "The Magic Fire" (Music Director), and "Stop-Kiss" (Producer). Much love to the whole cast and crew, and especially his fellow rude Mechanicals, Hatem, and Meg. Happy Solstice, all!

Jamie Lin (Moth) is ecstatic to flap supportively in her outdoor debut! She was last seen in Haunted by Hypatia (T@F FirstWorks). Previously she's been onstage in 9 to 5 (AFD) and Avenue Q (MIT MTG) and done various sound things with PMRP. On occasion, she feigns comedic chops with Friend Club (@FCSketch).

Luz Lopez (Hermia) is standing behind you right now. No, don’t stop and turn around! Run! Just kidding. Luz’s acting credits include Yaz in Water by The Spoonful and Terri in Bondage. This is her first show with Theatre@First.

Chantelle Marshall (Mustardseed) is an Owl lover living in Somerville. This is her second theater role ever and she might be taking the chance to pretend to be a fairy Owl a little too far. Her family are hoping that she will break character and resume her human persona once the play closes.

Katie Meyers (Starveling) is thrilled to be in this fun production! She has previously appeared in: Mourning Becomes Electra at T@F; Tomes of Terror at PMRP; many productions at Brown Univ., primarily Gilbert and Sullivan; and community theater in NYC. During the day, she works as an archivist at Harvard's Peabody Museum.

Rob Noyes (Egeus) has played a cosmic-spangled king, a felt-vomiting puppet, and the Common Man on crutches. Favorite T@F roles include Paravicini (The Mousetrap), Hebble Tyson (The Lady's Not For Burning), and Donald (You Can't Take It With You). He lives in Winter Hill with his wife and two cats.

Raised by wolves, Ted Overholt (Philostrate / Fairy 1) is actually one hundred thirty seven squirrels in a human suit, and is looking forward to the opportunity to relax and channel his inner squirrel.

Kevin Paquette (Nick Bottom) is ecstatic to work with T@F again! T@F: "Love's Labour's Lost" (In Space). Other recent: "Number, Please" (Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh), "Julius Caesar" (Praxis Stage), "Bad Hamlet" (Broadside Theatricals, Fringe PVD), and more! Thank you to the cast and crew of this wonderful show. Shout out to: Isabel, Shane, Brion, JPS, and Alex for killing it in the friendship dept.

Ravenna Thielstrom (Snout) is thrilled to be making her debut with T@F. In the past, she has acted in student-run productions of Shakespeare plays with the Yellow Stockings Players at Swarthmore College. By day Ravenna is a robotics programmer, and is also enthusiastic about pigeons.

Emma Walker (Helena) lives in Jamaica Plain and has a B.F.A. in Acting from Ithaca College. Favorite roles include: Edith in "Pirates of Penzance" and Amanda in "The Food Chain." She's delighted to work with T@F and Hatem for the third time! "Thank you to my family and the Mitchell's for their continuous support, to my love Dan, and my coworker Kayla for picking up the slack at work and at home throughout this rehearsal period!"