The Met Live Theatre Company consists of a group very talented young actors who are exploring the acting possibilities available to them on the newly renovated concert stage at Metropolitan.
Our first production, Shakespeare's King Lear, was presented in February of 2024. This production took place on the concert stage, which we call the Metropolitan Main Stage. We followed with Fred Carmichael's Any Number Can Die. An hilarious takeoff on the murder mystery plays of the late 20s complete with secret panels, robed figures, and wills being read at midnight! This production was in the Metropolitan Underground Theatre. In 2025 our third show was Hamlet, again on the main stage, and in June Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
In Athens’ walls, a wedding draws near,
While restless hearts are pulled by hope and fear.
Four lovers steal away beneath the night,
To chase desire and claim their chosen right.
Yet in the woods where moonlit shadows play,
Mischievous fairies weave their magic sway.
Their quarrels spill enchantment through the air,
Till reason falters in love’s tangled snare.
A troupe of players, eager for acclaim,
Rehearse a humble yet ambitious frame.
As spells confound what waking minds once knew,
The world seems strange, uncertain, yet somehow true.
Characters:
THESEUS Duke of Athens & OBERON
Bennett Boisvert - Portraying the characters of Duke Theseus and King Oberon. He is 16 years old, and a Grade 11 student at central secondary school. He has participated in the last three MetLive productions and looks forward to doing more in the future. Bennett's hobbies and interests include: playing the piano, cello, and trumpet, as well as listening to music, reading, doing robotics, and 3D printing. He loves to travel and often camps in northern Ontario during the summer.
HIPPOLYTA Betrothed to Theseus & TITANIA
PHILOSTRATE
Eugene Smalls (or Gene, as his friends call him) is Philostrate in A Midsummer Night's Dream! He is in grade 12 at HB Beal Secondary School, and though this is his first time performing with Met Live, he has been doing theatre with other companies (musical and non-musical) for almost 10 years. Some recent roles were Monsieur D'Arque in Beauty and the Beast, Archie in 13: The Musical, Vince Fontaine in Grease, March Hare in Alice In Wonderland, and Young Jon Donnelly in The Donnellys. Gene wants to thank his family and friends for supporting him in theatre, and hopes you enjoy the show!
EGEUS father of Hermia
Sam Mcdermott- Egeus. He is 16 years old and is a grade 11 student at London Central Secondary School. This is his first show with Metropolitan Theater Company. He plays soccer and runs cross country to fill his spare time, as well as cross country skiing in the winter.
PUCK, or ROBIN GOODFELLOW
The Lovers
HERMIA Daughter of Egeus, in love with Lysander
LYSANDER In love with Hermia
DEMETRIUS In love with Hermia, favoured by Egeus
HELENA In love with Demetrius
The Rude Mechanicals
PETER QUINCE as the Prologue
NICK BOTTOM as Pyramus
Samuel Craig - A 17 year old, Grade 11 student portraying the character of Nick Bottom. Samuel is currently attending Central Secondary School. This is his second performance with MetLive, previously portraying General Mackenzie in “And Then There Were None”. Outside of school and theatre, Sam’s hobbies include cooking and baking, playing guitar and viola, and singing.
FRANCIS FLUTE as Thisbe
TOM SNOUT as the Wall
Ralph Thompson is a 15 year old student at H.B Beal Secondary School. He plays Tom snout (The wall) in a midsummer night’s dream. This is his second time in a MetLive production. Ralph has participated in many plays and shows in the past from going to Lester B. Pearson, School for the arts. Naracott in “And Then There Were None”. His hobbies include Guitar, music, coding, and playing video games.
SNUG as the Lion
ROBIN STARVELING as Moonshine
He is Dayan Haines but his friends call him Dain. He plays Robert Starvling. He portrays Robert as a bit of a scardy cat who stutters his words quite often. His past experiences with working in a play would probably be in drama class, or when he was just a baby he was in a three little piggies play where his acting was so good he won the novel peace prize and got to shake hands with the Prime Minister and everyone clapped. He can also do a backflip with about 8 seconds of air time. He's also 6ft3.
The Fairies
Elise Bell is excited to be playing the role of the Cobweb fairy in Midsummer Night's Dream. She is currently a grade 8 student at Lester B Pearson School for the Arts. She has been in many school plays such as,101 Dalmatian’s and Rudolf the Red-nosed Reindeer. Elise also has a great passion for dance. She has been dancing since age 3 and is currently dancing at Artistic Movement in Woodstock, Ontario. She also played the role of Wilbur in Lester B Pearson’s dance production of Charlotte’s Web! Elise hopes you enjoy the show!
Eliana Bytyqi is a young performer who plays Cobweb in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She has danced at Dance London since she was five years old. Eliana trains in ballet, contemporary, jazz, and hip hop. She also helps out by assisting at Dance London, working with teachers and younger students. She enjoys being on stage and loves expressing herself through dance and acting. Eliana works hard, is dedicated to her training, and is always willing to learn new skills. She hopes to keep growing as a dancer and performer.
Sofia Obradovic, plays the role of Peaseblossom in "A Midsummer Night's Dream". At just 12 years old, she's been lighting up the dance floor since she was four. She dances at Dance London studio, diving into every style including hip hop, jazz, ballet, and contemporary. Adding a touch of magic to her talents. She's not just about dance, though; she's also a dedicated student at Lester B. Pearson School for the Arts, fully committed to her passion. With years of dance experience already, Sofia is excited to see what amazing opportunities come her way next!
Aleksia Obradovic, 13, will play as Peaseblossom in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. This talented dancer has been dancing since she was five, practising her skills at Dance London Studio and Lester B. Pearson School for the Arts. Aleksia's training includes jazz, tap, acro, ballet, contemporary, and pointe. She's performed in recitals and showcases! Showing her love for dance.
Costumes
Set Painting & Decoration
It took many helping hands to get our set ready to go and as beautiful as you see it here today! Special thanks to Eugene, James, Chloe, Bennett, Rowan, guest artist Azira Martin, and the rest of the A Midsummer Night’s Dream cast!
