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Where is God to be found in a play like Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream? In an onstage world filled with mythical fairies and mischievous characters, DCHS Director Cathy Simon discovered God’s presence outside the famous lines of the script.
“Personally, I have to disagree with Shakespeare's quote, ‘The play’s the thing.’ For me, it’s not the play. The kids are the thing! They are the play and it’s what goes on inside each one of them that’s important.”
“It’s also incredible to see, that despite a myriad of challenges, our plays always work out because of God’s faithfulness. He is there.”
For example, Mrs. Simon recalls Syvana Amsted, in the role of Puck, was ill with bronchitis before opening night and could barely whisper--until she went onstage. “It is such a physically demanding role anyway. The cast members were inspired by the power of prayer enabling her to perform.
Mrs. Simon was also blessed by the performances her 3 1/2 year old twin grandchildren, Asher and Aidan, who rose to meet the challenge of playing before live audiences in multiple performances.
“It was definitely a risk to include them since they are so young., but after all the rehearsing, they really understood that this was a job and I was able to just let go. Halfway through, Aiden got sick , but when the show began he went out there and did it. I guess I am just a proud grandma—and teacher!”
