By Emily Mlynarek ’14 | Staff Writer

With a humorous and twisted plot, The Pointe Players production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” debuts this Friday at 7:30 p.m.

The play is a comedy about two lovers who go into the woods and fall in love with other people, creating a complicated four-way love triangle, said Director Lois Bendler. The entertaining drama that ensues is a main focus of the play.

“Several couples are basically tricked into loving the wrong person,” said Nicole Bade ‘14, who plays Hermia.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is the most popular of all of Shakespeare’s plays, Bendler said. The play is funny yet romantic with a plot that includes mortals, fairies, magic, music and dancing.

Main female roles are Hermia (Emma Hintzen ‘13), Helena (Bade), and Tatiana ( Maggie Bickerstaff ‘13). The lead male roles are Demetrius (Drew Meeker ’13), Lysander (Finn McComas ’13), Puck (Jack Daley ’14) and Oberon (John Leo ’15).

“Hermia is a very complex character and she is not a prop like females are in most romances,” said Hitzen. “The love-hate relationship she has with other characters is really fun to experience.”

The theme of the play is great for teenagers in the audience, who can relate to the young love and awkward yet humorous situations, John Leo ’15 said.

“It is wonderful entertainment, has beautiful language and charming actors,” said Bendler. “The emersion of the actors in their characters is very complete and realistic.”

The fact that it is Shakespearian presented a challenge for the actors, Bendler said.

“It is almost like learning a new language, so it takes a lot of practice,” said Bade.

Students were cast in mid-September and have been rehearsing two or more times a week since then. The crew also put in a lot of effort to create the elaborate sets required for the play, Bendler said.

“It has been the joy of my life working with these students and I have great respect and admiration for all of the actors,” said Bendler.

Seeing the play is a great way for students to support their classmates, and will be great entertainment, Leo said.

“I’m excited for my cast mates because they have worked so hard to put on this play, and I am excited for the audience who will get to share this experience with the cast,” said Leo.

Performances are this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and this Sunday at 2:30 pm in the auditorium. Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for adults. They are available at “Posterity: A Gallery” in the Village, online here and at the door, Bendler said.

“Anyone who sees it will find it an awe,” said Bendler.