YC Actors Ensemble Winter 2024

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Reimagining Shakespeare  
"Lorraine" High School Ensemble | Mar 8 at 5:30 p.m.

Directed by Kunal Prasad  

Join the High School Actor’s Ensemble as they shake up Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream! In this adaption of the iconic play, the cast of lovers, fairies, and rude mechanicals journey into the forest in a wild night of magic, jealousy, and transformation. Under the guidance of Director Kunal Prasad, the ensemble and audience will reconnect with their playful side through this uniquely engaging twist on a comedy classic.

Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel 
"Tennessee" Middle School Ensemble |  Mar 9 at 5:30 p.m.

Directed by Andy Alabran

This winter, the Middle School Actor’s Ensemble will perform excerpts from the award-winning play Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel, about five sisters who carve out their lives, rekindle relationships, and find connection with their community. This play has rich and poetic language, heartfelt scenes, and great opportunities for artistic growth.  Under the guidance of master artist Andy Alabran, actors will dive deep into this exquisite play's themes of hope, struggle, and love.