The Department of Visual and Theatre Arts presented William Shakespeare’s play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, last week in the Harriet Fulton Theatre located in the Fine Arts Building.

The theater was packed last Saturday night as the lights dimmed and the actors took their marks. Members of the audience sat with high anticipation as they anxiously waited to see if the actors would give this Shakespearean play the justice that it deserved.

The set was beautifully designed to depict an enchanted forest in Athens. Although the set was simple it was perfectly designed because it allowed the imaginations of audience members to take flight. It really did make you feel as if you were in some sort of enchanted place. When the actors came out I thought that their costumes looked great and that the costumes were an excellent replica of what people of their character would wear during that time. As the play began I knew that this would most definitely be an enjoyable experience.

The play was basically about four lovers who got caught up in the meddling of two mischievous fairies. Each actor portrayed his or her role perfectly.

The audience really seemed to enjoy the actor’s performances especially when the characters were fighting.

The play had plenty of comedy as well as drama. Each scene flowed together wonderfully and you could hear each character clearly. The actors did not wear any microphones and I could hear every word that was said, so I was truly impressed.

The meddling fairy did eventually make all things right again and the four lovers were put to sleep so that they could awaken to lovers’ bliss. I was so amazed in the body language of each character. They all handled themselves very well.

Danika Parris, a junior Communications major from Memphis said, “ I went in to the theatre with a “I can’t wait until this is over attitude”, but I was completely amazed with the costumes, set and the overall performance”.

“At first I did think that the show was going to be crappy, but I loved every minute of it.”, said Nicole Dams, a sophomore undecided major from Lexington.

For more information on any upcoming performances at the Harriet Fulton Theatre call 881-7400.