MIDSUMMER playbill - Flipbook - Page 12
Biographies
Ana Rosenbrien (Bo琀琀om – Teen/Adult)
Ana (she/her) is happy to return to DreamWrights and
iambic pentameter for some ensemble-driven mayhem!
Recent roles include Kat in Mom’s Gi昀琀 (Hanover Li琀琀le
Theatre), Henrie琀琀a Leavi琀琀 in Silent Sky (Ge琀琀ysburg Community Theatre), and Caterpillar/Librarian in The Wonder
in Alice (DreamWrights). You can 昀椀nd her reading banned
books during intermission. Enjoy!
Jay Schmuck (Technical Director)
A founding board member of DreamWrights, Jay has
worked in theatre most of his life, on and o昀昀stage with
innumerable community theatre produc}ons, including
guest direc}ng several shows at DreamWrights. Jay has
been the editor for WRCT's "Culture and Main" for the
last few years. U}lizing his 昀椀lm degree from Boston University, Jay has directed several music videos as well as
comedy videos.
Nathan Twigger (Sound Designer)
Audrey Yabut (Hippolyta / Mustardseed – Youth)
This is Audrey’s 昀椀昀琀h performance at DreamWrights. She
also dances at a local dance studio and takes singing lessons. She is happy to perform the roles of Hippolyta and
Mustardseed in the youth produc}on of A Midsummer
Night’s Dream.
Evelyn Yabut (Backstage / Build / Paint / Costumes Crew
This is Evelyn’s fourth produc}on with DreamWrights. She
enjoys doing everything to bring a produc}on to life—
except ac}ng! She was happy to be part of the backstage
crew for both the youth and teen/adult A Midsummer
Night’s Dream produc}ons.
Laura Yabut (Backstage / Build / Paint / Costumes Crew)
Laura is so busy building sets, props, and crewing that she
ran out of }me to provide a bio.
Olivia Shirey (Snug / Peaseblossom – Youth)
Olivia Shirey a琀琀ends St. Rose of Lima Elementary School.
She has performed in Annie Jr. and Ma}lda. Olivia loves
roller coasters, dancing, and 昀椀lming makeup tutorials.
Jonathan Sopchak (Theseus / Oberon – Youth)
Jonathan is 12 years old and thrilled to be part of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, playing both Theseus and Oberon. This is his third theatre performance and his 昀椀rst with
DreamWrights. When he’s not on stage, Jonathan loves
singing, dancing, making art, and has recently discovered
a passion for volleyball. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Torrin Shrader (Demetrius – Youth)
Torrin is a fourth grader at CCA. He loves his pets, baseball, and playing guitar (especially Nirvana). This is his
second produc}on at DreamWrights.
Jayme Smith (Produc}on Stage Manager)
Jayme is excited to be Produc}on Stage Manager for
DreamWrights’ 昀椀rst show of 2026. This will be her 昀椀rst
}me working on a Shakespeare produc}on. Most recently, Jayme was PSM for Murder on the Orient Express and
Pu昀昀s, as well as Deck Lead for The NeverEnding Story, all
at DreamWrights.
Troi Steele (Puck – Teen/Adult)
Troi has been a part of DreamWrights produc}ons since
2017. Star}ng with Bridge to Terabithia, they grew to
love theatre and has become passionate about performing. While currently studying communica}ons, when
they’re not doing classwork Troi enjoys anything arts.
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