Lower Macungie Middle School Theatre presents its fall comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with performances 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, 14 and 15.

General admission seating tickets can be purchased at the door. There are special ticket prices for senior citizens and students.

This popular and imaginative Shakespearian farce portrays events surrounding the marriage of the Duke of Athens, Theseus and the Queen of the Amazons, Hippolyta, in- cluding the adventures of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors. Throw into the mix manipulation by mischievous faeries and the stage is set for some interesting antics and fun entertainment with the question, will the course of true love run smooth?

Sixth grader Maddie Brown plays the role of Puck, a mischievous, quick-witted, fun-loving faerie who loves to make trouble.

"She's so mischievous, fun and energetic which fits my personality perfectly. Being part of the production is so much fun," Brown said. She hopes the audience laughs a lot. Her favorite scene for her role is in the second act where her character, Puck, loves telling all the mischievous things she has done.

Eighth grader Katy Fogash is enjoying her part as a stage manager.

"I think the comedy is really funny and the way Mr. Campbell made it, it's a nice spin-off of the play written by Shakespeare. He did a really good job of making it modern, that makes it even funnier," Fogash said.

She would like to continue in theatre next year in the high school. "It's just really fun to be able to work together as one big family. It's fun to see the progression from everyone reading a script to the performance," Fogash said.

Sebastian Mora plays Lysander. He has been involved in LMMS Theatre for three years.

"My whole intention for all three years was to just make the cast, lead or minor role. I just love theatre so much," Mora said. "This particular LMMS Theatre production means a lot to me because this is the same exact play I did back in fourth grade at Shoemaker Elementary and this is how I became introduced to the acting world and this is what got me so into it and made me love it and want to do it in my future," Mora said. "The funny part is I had the same exact role (in fourth grade)."

Mora really wants to get into the drama department next year in high school. He would like to make it his occupation; he loves theatre and wants to stick with it. The process of the actual production excites him.

"I love receiving my lines and I love going through it with my fellow cast mates. I love memorizing, understanding what is happening and what (how) my role is significant to the actual play itself and just seeing how through the day, week, month it slowly progresses and becomes this huge final outcome. To see it perform on opening night, second night and closing night, it just makes me love it more and makes me want to continue. I hope the audience gets amusement and laughter, and understands how love is a wild ride and 'the course of true love never did run smooth' as quoted by Lysander himself," Mora said.

The character Hermia is played by Kellyn Kunkle who has also been involved in theatre in elementary school and at LMMS since sixth grade.

"I just love being a part of the big family of theatre. I feel that we all come together no matter what role or part on stage or behind the scenes to create one production so to be a part of that in any way is just really special."

As the interconnecting plots and characters evolve Kunkle's character has quite a change in the middle of the show.

"When Lysander ditches her for Helena she becomes confused and angry and so the character takes on a whole other role, from this sweet lighthearted loving person to this dark and angry person. It was interesting to be able to portray almost two different sides of one person. She has quite a range to her. I came into theatre thinking it was all about the leads and what the leads could do for the show but I've learned it's really a group effort and when everyone comes together you can create such a magical experience for not only the actors but the audience too."

Aside from all the comedy, humor, craziness and the complexion of the show, Kunkle said the play shows if you work hard enough at something even if things get in your way, you can always achieve what you want to achieve.

Kunkle feels it is a message with theatre in general. It is a lot of work, but if you work hard enough and put a lot into it the outcome can be incredible.