Program

Elizabeth Anderson – Snug/Lion

Paul Anderson – Lysander (reprise)

Elena Ayers – Tom Snout/Wall

Cecilia Brenneman – Peter Quince/Moonshine/Prologue

Lazarus Dendinger – Backstage assistant

Mary Dendinger – Hermia (reprise)

Rohan Dendinger – Nick Bottom/Pyramus

Gregory Donnelly – Backstage assistant

John Dziowgo – Theseus

Magdalene Dziowgo – Hippolyta

Gemma Gutierrez – Helena

Ofelia Harvey – Puck

Dominic Hejkal – Oberon

Jane Holloway – Stage manager

Dominic Mellender – Demetrius

Mary Mellender – Cobweb

Evie Moore – Titania, Costume director

Anastasia O'Brien – Sound technician

Leah O'Brien – Backstage assistant

Allie Pandolfo – Moth

Elias Stander – Francis Flute/Thisbe

Bethany Wood – Assistant director, Stage manager

Jaxon Wood – Egeus, Philostrate

Director/Producer: Mary Dendinger

Script Editing: Mary Dendinger

Set Design/Construction: Garret Dendinger, Edith Dendinger, Rohan Dendinger, Lazarus Dendinger, Anna Dendinger

Costume/Set Storage: Dulac Family

Stage Managers: Jane Holloway, Bethany Wood

Backstage Assistants: Lazarus Dendinger, Greg Donnelly, Leah O'Brien

Costume Coordination/Design: Evie Moore, Allie Pandolfo, Bethany Wood

Sound Design: Mary Dendinger

Sound Operation: Anastasia O'Brien

Dance Choreography: Mary Dendinger, Allie Pandolfo

Hair: Magdalene Dziowgo, Allie Pandolfo, Bethany Wood

Makeup: Mary Dendinger, Magdalene Dziowgo, Gemma Gutierrez, Evie Moore

Rehearsal Assistants: Paul Anderson, Rohan Dendinger, Magdalene Dziowgo, Allie Pandolfo, Bethany Wood

Actual Mid-Summer Computers: Katharine Placke and Veronika Meilaender, my wonderful roommates! <3

Special thanks to St. Margaret Mary Parish/School, especially Mary Kelly and Fr Jim Keiter, for the use of the property, and to Mrs. Gutierrez for the use of the OHLC Shakespeare props!

Elizabeth Anderson: Snug/Lion

Elizabeth, or Lizzy, whichever you wish to call her because she doesn’t care, is the 16-year-old, second youngest child of John and Diane Anderson. She loves Chipotle, her fake cousins, driving Elena places, and farms. She likes basically any sport, other than soccer. This is her 6th or 7th play having been onstage and also not onstage as crew. ALSO, most importantly, she is very much team Gale and if you wish to challenge with some arbitrary idea like Peeta, please call her manager (she doesn’t have one so you can’t argue with her). Anddddddd Sam’s Club is better than Costco.

Paul Anderson: Lysander (reprise)

Paul, the fifth of John and Diane Anderson's seven children, is a graduate from Anderson Family Homeschool, Regina Caeli Academy, and a member of the Saint Edith Stein Honor Society. Paul is constantly spouting Shakespeare; he's been in Romeo & Juliet, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Tempest, Macbeth, Twelfth Night, and As You Like It with the OHLC, and Hamlet and Comedy of Errors with 3-D Theater (he's a founding member)! He profoundly thanks Mr. Donnelly, Mrs. Gutierrez, Miss Dendinger, his fellow actors, and especially stage managers for tolerating him through all the shows. In his decreasing free time, Paul enjoys reading, weightlifting, painting miniatures, playing board games, (insert other nerdish activities), and being with friends and family. With that, I bid you all adieu. Exit Paul Down Stage Left

Elena Ayers: Tom Snout/Wall

Elena is the youngest and least-appreciated child of John and Cara Ayers. This is her first play in a long time because she briefly retired to do important things probably. She really likes books, music, roadtrips, Lizzy, and mayonnaise (but she doesn't eat it plain because that's weird). If you don't like the Midwest then you probably can't be friends with her. If you really want to know, she's 16, and has been in 4 plays, and isn't as short as she looks. The avocado-oil mayo from Costco is her favorite because it's the best. Seriously, seed oils are no joke. Don't mention them around her unless you want a lecture or a diabolical side-eye. We promise she is not as awkward as this bio.

Cecilia Brenneman: Peter Quince/Moonshine/Prologue, Director-In-Training

Cecilia is the 16-year-old daughter of Brian and Christina Brenneman. She started doing theater as a ninja in 8th grade and hasn't stopped! When she isn't involved in a play (and sometimes when she is) she enjoys photography, writing, wishing she could start archery, looking at photos of other people's cats, and wishing she had a real lightsaber.

Lazarus Dendinger: Backstage Assistant

Lazarus is a 14-year-old freshman Catholic homeschooler. He exists. If you think he doesn’t exist, he thinks you are nuts.  His siblings are Mary, Rohan, Clement, Edith, & Winton. He has previously appeared in: Macbeth (Duncan), Romeo & Juliet (twice. Once as Mercutio, & once as Benvolio), & As You Like It (Adam). These, however, are only a few of them.  In his free time, he can be found wondering what he does in his free time, wondering if he has too much of it, and making/playing card/board games.

Mary Dendinger: Hermia (reprise), Director/Producer

Mary saw the OHLC's production of Midsummer when she was 9, and instantly wished to play Hermia. 6 years later, that wish came true! Now, Mary is overjoyed to once more step back into this nostalgic role! She has also appeared in American Revolution, Canterbury Tales, As You Like It (Jacques), Romeo & Juliet (Lady Capulet), Midsummer Night's Dream (Hermia), Taming Of The Shrew (Kate), Tempest (Caliban), Paradise Junction, Macbeth (Banquo), Hamlet (Laertes, director, producer), Twelfth Night (Viola/Cesario), Comedy of Errors (Angelo, director, producer), and she will appear in JPCatholic's Seussical in August!

Rohan Dendinger: Nick Bottom/Pyramus

Rohan is a 17 year old junior. He has previously appeared in The Tempest (Monster 1), Macbeth (Macduff’s son), Twelfth Night (Sir Toby), and As You Like It (Silvius). He has also appeared in both of the other 3-D productions: Hamlet (Guildenstern) and Comedy of Errors (Dromio of Syracuse). He has had a lot of fun being a donkey and acting for Mary once more.

Gregory Donnelly: Backstage Assistant

Greg, a recent high school graduate, is glad to do another production with 3-D Theater. He has participate in a multitude of shows over the years, including The Importance of Being Earnest and Arsenic and Old Lace with No Tomatoes, Please! Productions (of which he is a founding member); The Tempest, Macbeth, Twelfth Night, and As You Like It with the OHLC (where he also served as head of costumes); and Hamlet and The Comedy of Errors with 3-D Theater. He thanks you profusely for coming out today, and he hopes you take great delight in this hilarious show!

John Dziowgo: Theseus

John is the third of the 8 Dziowgo children. He is entering into his senior year of high school. This is his debut production with 3-D Theater, although he has made several appearances with the OHLC. These credits include: The Tempest (Monster), It's A Wonderful Life (Harry Bailey), Twelfth Night (Sebastian), and Our Town (Policeman). He has put a lot of hard work into the play (can't you tell?) and he hopes you enjoy it immensely!

Magdalene Dziowgo: Hippolyta

Mags, a 19-year-old sophomore at UMary, is the second (although often mistaken for the first) child of Justin and Kati Dziowgo. Although uncertain she wanted to be onstage, Mags performed her first play with the OHLC when she was 12. She had so much fun threatening a 16-year-old boy with a broom, that she decided to continue acting! She has since performed in The Tempest (an unhelpfully cheerful shipmate), Macbeth (a slightly mean narrator), It's A Wonderful Life (the amazing, kind, and loving Ma Bailey), and Twelfth Night (an intelligent, patient, sarcastic narrator with a dry sense of humor). Some of her hobbies include all things fashion-related, teaching children, and baking. Also spouting random quotes and clowning around with friends.

Gemma Gutierrez: Helena

Gemma, an 18-year-old rising college freshman, is the second oldest of the five children of Omar and Miriam Gutiérrez. Although this is her first production with 3-D Theater, Gemma has acted in 9+ plays through both the OHLC and No Tomatoes Please Productions. When not acting or doing copious amounts of schoolwork, Gemma enjoys reading, singing, watching old Hollywood classics, spending time with friends and family, and ranting about historically inaccurate costumes. She has had a lot of fun rehearsing this play and hopes you enjoy the show!!

Ofelia Harvey: Puck

Ofelia is 16 and the oldest child (out of 6) of Brandon and Jessica Harvey. She previously played Malvolio in Twelfth Night. She loves reading, games, writing, music, drinking tea, and traveling daily to La La Land. She would like to thank God and her parents for their love and support. She has LOVED being Puck and hopes you enjoy the show!
(Btw, Star Trek Voyager is great! Just throwin’ that out there . . . )

Dominic Hejkal: Oberon

Dominic Hejkal is 15 years old and going into his sophomore year of high school. He has acted in The American Revolution, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, The Comedy of Errors, and As You Like It and assisted backstage for Our Town. When not engrossed in the art of acting, Dominic spends his time enjoying hikes, science, and yearbook creation, and not enjoying math. Please don't pray for rain, but instead just have fun watching the show.

Jane Holloway: House Manager

Jane is 18 and about to enter her freshman year at John Paul the Great Catholic University (for ACTING!!!!! YAY!!!!) She loves loves theatre, writing, reading, studying history, and having frightfully passionate literature discussions. This is her first time as a crew manager, but she has appeared in many shows over the years: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Puck), The Tempest (Stephano), Macbeth (Ross), Pride&Prejudice (Mrs. Bennet), Twelfth Night (Olivia), Hamlet (every other character you can think of), Robin Hood, Comedy of Errors (once again, several roles that would take too long to list here), and As You Like It (Rosalind). She will also appear in Poetic Potatoes Productions' Little Women later this summer!

Dominic Mellender: Demetrius

Dominic is 19 and is the 8th child out of 11 of David and Lori Mellender. He is currently earning a solid education at Metro. Some of his hobbies include ranting about video games (rather than playing them), laughing about chickens (especially when they're cooked), and apple cider. He has performed in all 6 of the OHLC's Shakespeare plays, scoring a wide range of roles: As You Like It (Wise Guy 3), Romeo and Juliet (Thing One), The Tempest (Monster 3), Macbeth (Ross), and Twelfth Night (Phil A. Stein). Dominic is also one of the first members of 3-D Theater, and he has appeared in both of this company's shows as well: Hamlet (Rosencrantz) and The Comedy of Errors (Dromio of Ephesus).

Mary Mellender: Cobweb

Mary Mellender (15) is the daughter of David and Lori Mellender.  From a young age, she was considered dramatic and it didn't surprise anyone to find her on the stage.  She is a rising sophomore and this is her second Shakespeare play.  Mary is a competitive figure skater and loves to be in costume portraying characters on the ice.  Her favorites have been Newsies and King George from Hamilton.  In her spare time Mary loves doing nails for family and friends.  Thank you to Mary Dendinger for this amazing opportunity to work with such a great cast and she will miss everyone terribly!

Evie Moore: Titania, Costume Director

Evie has been part of 3-D Theater since its founding in 2024. As a costume designer, Evie loves using clothing and accessories to help illustrate a character's personality and relationship to the other characters. She helped costume 3-D Theater's productions of Hamlet and The Comedy of Errors. As an actor, Evie has performed in Romeo And Juliet (Gregory), The Tempest (Boatswain), Macbeth (Weird Sister Three), Twelfth Night (Mitzi), The Comedy of Errors (Adriana), and As You Like It (the most gloriously evil Duchess Fredericka).

Anastasia O'Brien: Sound Technician

Anastasia is a 16-year-old rising junior. She is the eldest of four kids, with one sister and two brothers. Until 2021 she lived in Colorado. She loves lots of things, including volleyball, orchestra, reading, crafting, being outside, and hanging out with friends. If it were possible, she'd be in her garden or playing piano and cello 24/7!!! She acted in the middle school play in 2024. This spring she was on crew for As You Like It (thanks Mrs. G!!) and she loved it so much that now she's on crew for this play! She's thankful to her amazing friend Allie for convincing her to finally join the theatre world and try out backstage. She's especially thankful for her sister Leah, her BFF and the best person ever, who she couldn't live without.

Leah O'Brien: Backstage Assistant

Leah is an incoming sophomore with three wonderful siblings, including her amazing sister Anastasia who is also participating in A Midsummer Night's Dream. She was in the OHLC middle school play as a 7th-grader, but this is her first time helping in a 3-D Theater production, and she is so grateful for this opportunity! Thanks Mary! You can usually find Leah reading, painting, doing extra math, or hanging out with friends (notably the FILES, you know who you are).  She's so grateful for her Shakespearean friends who've encouraged her to try this out, and for her Mom who lets her try anything. She hopes you all enjoy the show!

Allie Pandolfo: Moth

Allie is a 17-year-old rising junior who enjoys all things theater! She has previously performed in 5 plays. When she's not doing something theater-related, she can be found talking to friends while watching her brothers' baseball games, getting coffee with friends, talking on The Flies (go ask her about it, she'd love to explain :D), working on the CHAO yearbook, or reading on her front porch. Her favorite part of the show is when she comes on and gets to scold Cobweb! She wants to thank you all for coming and hopes you enjoy the show! All glory be to Christ!

Elias Stander: Francis Flute/Thisbe

Elias is a 17-year-old rising senior (Fool) and definitely not a vampire. Middle child of the Standers and resident of Eberon, he loves to spend time with his friends, reading, playing Minecraft, cuddling cats, and dreaming. With three plays under his belt, he has enjoyed his time in this one and hopes you do too! *Scuttles off into vents.*

Bethany Wood: Assistant Director, Stage Manager

Bethany Wood is an 18-year-old high school senior. She has previously assisted in 9 plays, having most recently appeared as Duchess Fredericka in the OHLC production of As You Like It by William Shakespeare. She hopes you enjoy the show.

Jaxon Wood: Egeus, Philostrate

Jaxon Wood is a 15-year-old freshman. He has 4 siblings. This is his fifth play, having previously worked on the lights and sound crew for other productions and played Charles (the wrestler) for As You Like It. He's excited to act again! When he's not adding tools to his ever-growing tool belt, he can be found fixing something in the garage or blacksmithing with a friend. His favorite part of the show is when he gets to “roar” with the duke as Philostrate (the Duke's trusty servant)!