Flyer for a production of "Midsummer Night's Dream" by the College of St. Benedict, featuring Ardeleons and Johnny Players. Includes a logo of the Catholic Theatre Conference. Event on April 25, 1953, at St. Joseph Auditorium, Minnesota.
1955 - 1951 Seasons

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

April 25, 1953
St. Joseph Auditorium
Flyer for a production of "Midsummer Night's Dream" by the College of St. Benedict, featuring Ardeleons and Johnny Players. Includes a logo of the Catholic Theatre Conference. Event on April 25, 1953, at St. Joseph Auditorium, Minnesota.
Scan of a theater program for "Midsummer Night's Dream." The left page has text about the play and Shakespeare. The right page lists the cast and characters, including roles like Theseus, Hippolyta, and various fairies.
A handwritten letter on an open card. The message is congratulatory, praising the "Andersons" for a successful performance of Midsummer Night's Dream. It mentions "each person a star" and congratulates Sister Marissa. Signed by Miss Ladrous.
Black and white photo of a stage scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with four actors in period costumes. Two men in doublets, one holding hands with a woman in a gown, the other stands to the side. Another woman watches.
A group of men and women in medieval costumes pose for a photo. Some are seated, others standing, wearing gowns, robes, and crowns. The setting appears to be a theatrical production, possibly of a Shakespearean play.
A black and white photo of a theater group in costumes on stage. Two people are seated on a platform while others stand and kneel around them, wearing robes and gowns. A handwritten note reads, "'53 Midsummer Night's Dream.
A group of people in costume perform a scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" on stage. The central figure is seated in an elaborate dress, surrounded by others in ballet-style costumes. The set resembles a wooded scene. The photo is in black and white.
A black and white photo of a theatrical scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Several women dressed as fairies gather around a person lying on the ground. A character in a dark cape stands to the side. The set has a woodland backdrop.
A group of six men in costume pose for a photo on stage. They are dressed in medieval-style outfits. One man sits on a box, while the others stand around him, holding masks and props. The text on the image reads "'53 Midsummer Night's Dream.
Four actors in period costumes are performing a scene on stage. Two are interacting closely, while the others watch, one looking amused and the other contemplative. The caption reads "'53 Midsummer Night's Dream.
Three people in costume perform a scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream". One person lies sleeping on a rock, while two others look on in a theatrical forest setting.
Four actors in theatrical costumes perform a scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream." One is reclining on a decorated platform, while the others stand around, wearing whimsical attire, with a woodland-themed backdrop.
Two actors in costume perform a scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" on stage. One wears a light dress with wings, resembling a fairy, and the other is dressed in a tunic and hat, seated on the ground. A painted forest backdrop is behind them.
A black and white photo of a group of people in costume performing "A Midsummer Night's Dream." They are gathered around a person lying down, with one wearing a donkey mask. The scene appears theatrical and lively.