Midsummer Night's Dream
By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Angela Briscoe
Max Alejo
8th Grade
Max Alejo joined drama for something different and found a new passion. He has been in “Going Up” and played Nick in “The Great Gatsby”. Max would love to thank Mrs. Briscoe for introducing him to drama.
Evelyn Andrade
8th Grade
Evelyn is an energetic and thoughtful performer who has been acting since the 5th grade, appearing in multiple productions. Her passion for storytelling extends beyond the stage—she's an avid reader who loves The Heroes of Olympus series, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, and Anne of Green Gables. Evelyn's dedication to drama is evident in her commitment to the craft, and she aspires to pursue acting as a career. Her enthusiasm and love for performance make her a vibrant addition to the program.
Adam Bailey
10th Grade
Adam Bailey has been in Mrs. Briscoe's advanced drama for three whole semesters, playing as Darryl and Gatsby in her interpretations of The Outsiders and The Great Gatsby, and now as Bottom in Midsummer Night's Dream. He looks forward to continuing to act for Mrs. Briscoe and is very appreciative of the wonderful opportunities she has provided.
Tristan Bailey
8th Grade
Tristan has always loved performing, but never imagined himself on a stage. With determination and courage, he faced his fears, joined the Drama program, and worked hard for 3 semesters, finally earning his first lead role as Peter Quince in A Midsummer Night's Dream. His willingness to step outside his comfort zone and take on this challenge shows his growth as a performer and his commitment to the craft. We're thrilled to see Tristan shine in this exciting milestone moment tonight!
Tess Barfuss
8th Grade
Tess is delighted to be back in drama this semester. She has taken on diverse roles, including Chandler in Going Up, Jordan in The Great Gatsby, and Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream. When she's not performing on stage, Tess enjoys playing guitar and spending time with friends. Her versatility and enthusiasm make her a valued member of the Drama program.
Jude Barry
8th Grade
Jude is an awesome guy who is awesome. He has been in three drama productions for Mrs.Briscoe's class. He has been in Going Up as the sigma male Preston, in The Great Gatsby as the artist Chester, and in Snow White and the Seven Gnomes as Gnome 4. Jude is excited to be Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream and is excited for what's to come for the future of drama.
Autumn Biggs
8th Grade
Autumn is an enthusiastic performer, thrilled to play the role of Francis Flute/Thisbe in A Midsummer Night's Dream. They have appeared in several productions, including Going Up? as the gothic Emma, Snow White and the Seven Gnomes as the Evil Queen, and The Great Gatsby as Catherine. Autumn brings creativity and energy to every role they take on. They hope you enjoy the show!
Jane Bradshaw
8th Grade
Jane Bradshaw is so happy to be a part of the Drama production, A Midsummer Night's Dream, as Hippolyta. When Jane is not memorizing her parts, she is reading, doing school work, and hanging out with her friends.
Clara Briscoe
9th Grade
Clara has been a dedicated performer in numerous White Pine Charter School productions and makes her final appearance as Titania, the Fairy Queen, in A Midsummer Night's Dream. She is grateful for the meaningful friendships and relationships she has built through drama and thanks everyone for their support and encouragement throughout her journey. Clara also extends her appreciation to all who attended the performance and supported the Drama program.
Adilyn Evans
8th Grade
Adilyn is an awesome person. She is quiet, and her favorite hobby is reading books. She has been in two drama productions in Mr. Briscoe's class. She loves to spend time with her friends and is very energetic when she is passionate about something. Her favorite books are by Rick Riordan. She is very excited to be 'Moth the fairy' in Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Gideon Evans
8th Grade
This is Gideon's second year performing in drama at White Pine Charter School. While he has enjoyed his time in the program, this will be his final performance as he moves on to other pursuits next year. Gideon hopes his contributions to the Drama program will be remembered.
Kambry Hall
8th Grade
Kambry is a passionate drama student now in her second semester, and she's officially caught the theatrical bug! She has thrived in both The Great Gatsby and A Midsummer Night's Dream, discovering her love for performing on stage. When she's not rehearsing lines or taking her bows, you'll find Kambry on the volleyball court or spending time with friends. Her energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to her craft make her a valuable addition to the drama program.
Myles Henry
8th Grade
Myles is lucky enough to be naturally gifted at many things, including athletics, acting, charming everyone he comes into contact with, and guys' hair. This is his fourth production at White Pine and his third lead role.
Lillian Kaiser
8th Grade
Lillian is a fun-loving artist making her dramatic debut this year as 'Mustardseed the fairy'. Beyond the stage, she pursues multiple passions, including dance, longboarding, and dirt biking. In her free time, Lillian enjoys camping and playing video games with friends and family. Her creative spirit and enthusiasm bring fresh energy to the Drama program.
Felicity Kerr
8th Grade
Felicity is an 8th-grade drama student who has been performing for two years. She has appeared in numerous productions, including Going Up and A Midsummer Night's Dream. In addition to her acting work, Felicity is an accomplished ballroom dancer and contributed her talents by helping choreograph the final dance in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Her creativity, dedication, and passion for both drama and dance make her a dynamic performer and valuable member of the program.
Tatiana Kolesnikova
9th Grade
Tanya is completely new to drama this semester and has improved significantly in her performance and memorization skills through hard work. She is grateful for the opportunity to be in class with new friends who have such bright energy and for the opportunities Mrs. Briscoe has given her.
Sammie Landon
9th Grade
Sammie is very happy to be in Midsummer Night's Dream. She loves to act and perform. Other than acting, Sammie loves to draw, sing, and dance, and enjoys watching shows like Gravity Falls, Arcane, and Law & Order: SVU
Camden Potter
5th Grade
Camden is excited to be included in the cast of Midsummer Night's Dream eventhough he is not even in Middle School yet. Camden has been excited about drama since his brother, McKayden was in his first play here in the 6th grade. He is looking forward to taking Beginning theater next year with Mrs. Briscoe
McKayden Potter
8th Grade
McKayden Potter is a nice guy. He is tall and athletic. He really does care about school. He plays football and baseball. He can beat Sawyer in football and baseball.
Tyson Powell
8th Grade
Tyson Powell is a nice guy. He is tall and athletic. He really does care about school. He plays basketball and can beat McKayden at just about any sport.
Payson Purser
10th Grade
Payson Purser is a high school sophomore and has been attending White Pine since 7th grade. Payson has acted in a play every semester since 8th grade. He is very excited about his 6th play and performing his role this year. He has had a lot of fun preparing for this play, and he hopes you all enjoy the show.
Alex Rodriguez
10th Grade
Alex Rodriguez wanted to follow in his parents' footsteps, who participated in theater. He is always looking for new experiences, and when Mrs. Briscoe asked if he would like to participate, he said yes without hesitation!
Ellie Seamans
8th Grade
Alex Rodriguez wanted to follow in his parents footsteps that participated in theater. He is always looking for new experiences and when Mrs.Briscoe asked if he would like to participate he said yes without any hesitation!
Jaylee Tiser
8th Grade
Jaylee is very passionate about acting. She is very excited about her fourth drama production with Mrs.Briscoe and loves her cat, Bulgogi, and creating with her hands.
Angela Briscoe
Drama Teacher
Mrs. Briscoe is the 7th Grade English and History teacher as well as the founder of the Drama program for the STEM Academy here at White Pine. Since the start, in the 2023/2024 school year, she has directed and produced 9 plays. Mrs. Briscoe loves working with so many talented and amazing human beings in drama and usually has a smile on her face because of their antics!
Ashlyn Ledvina
8th Grade
I'm excited to be part of the crew for Midsummer Night's Dream and proud to be a cougar.
Laneah Knickerbocker
9th Grade
Laneah is proud to be the life preserver for Mrs. Briscoe's performances. She is the best stage manager this side of the Mississippi, and it could be argued, the entire country. Laneah is passionate about everything she does, and seems to do it all well! Thank you, Laneah, for all that you do for the program!
SeBastian Johnson
Lights
SeBastian is a talented and driven 13-year-old with a passion for music and technology. He has attended more than 20 concerts — many of them by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra — and has just completed his third year of violin study while also playing guitar and piano. In addition to earning his black belt in karate, SeBastian has independently taught himself concert lighting design and coding, combining creativity and technical skill well beyond his years.