Company Interviews: Megan Miles as Peter Quince and Egeus
We asked Megan Miles, who plays Peter Quince and Egeus in our production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, a few questions about herself, her characters, and working with BASH'd...

Have you been in a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream before?
I've never been in a production of Midsummer which has always vexed me as it is one of my favourites. My mom also loves this play. It holds a very special place in our hearts, as one of my earliest memories was stumbling across a production of it in High Park and having my mom explain what was going on. I am so excited to finally be a part of the magic.
What might people be interested to know about your take on your character?
I'm learning how much of who Quince is that I share. She is passionate, has big dreams and far too many ideas to be able to hold them all in. Time and editing are her greatest struggles - that and creating something worthy of Bottom.
What’s the best line in the play?
I love a feisty lady so my favourite lines are from Hermia:
"How low am I, thou painted Maypole? Speak:
How low am I? I am not yet so low
But that my nails can reach unto thine eyes"
If your character were at the Monarch Tavern, what drink would they order?
Quince: Bourbon.
Egeus: she'd demand a dry gin martini, but settle for a vodka soda.
Who is your favourite pop-culture fairy?
Not super pop culture, but the Psammead from a British TV series called Five Children and It (1991 version mind-you). He's a grumpy, wrinkly gremlin looking lump of a fairy who lives in the sand and takes great joy in twisting the wishes of stupid children. He's just so grumpy.
If you could have one magical power what would it be?
Shapeshifting. To be able to be anything at any time in an instant. Maybe it's just because I wish I was an Animorph.
What is your history with Shakespeare BASH'd?
This is my 9th production with BASH'd, in varying capacities. This production is such a beautiful and lovely experience. There are so many new faces and getting to watch them discover the joy of the simple, text focused work that BASH'd does is so amazing. It is also such a playful show and the first time I get to splash into some comedy - I'm getting to goof around with Julia Nish-Lapidus, someone I trust and admire so greatly as a performer. Her Bottom is a delight and I'm trying to soak up all the funny. Also I get a dog. That's new.
Have you ever been in a play that was a flop?
Haha yeah. I did some strange shows in university that were full of lofty and experimental ideas - and not much else. Things that seemed great on paper and fell apart in the execution (who would have thought that a play about three girls trapped in a tower watching X rated movies wasn't going to be a smash hit). I also SM'd a show where the lead actress quit two days before opening and I had to step in. That one wasn't so much of a flop as a panic attack.
I've never been in a production of Midsummer which has always vexed me as it is one of my favourites. My mom also loves this play. It holds a very special place in our hearts, as one of my earliest memories was stumbling across a production of it in High Park and having my mom explain what was going on. I am so excited to finally be a part of the magic.
What might people be interested to know about your take on your character?
I'm learning how much of who Quince is that I share. She is passionate, has big dreams and far too many ideas to be able to hold them all in. Time and editing are her greatest struggles - that and creating something worthy of Bottom.
What’s the best line in the play?
I love a feisty lady so my favourite lines are from Hermia:
"How low am I, thou painted Maypole? Speak:
How low am I? I am not yet so low
But that my nails can reach unto thine eyes"
If your character were at the Monarch Tavern, what drink would they order?
Quince: Bourbon.
Egeus: she'd demand a dry gin martini, but settle for a vodka soda.
Who is your favourite pop-culture fairy?
Not super pop culture, but the Psammead from a British TV series called Five Children and It (1991 version mind-you). He's a grumpy, wrinkly gremlin looking lump of a fairy who lives in the sand and takes great joy in twisting the wishes of stupid children. He's just so grumpy.
If you could have one magical power what would it be?
Shapeshifting. To be able to be anything at any time in an instant. Maybe it's just because I wish I was an Animorph.
What is your history with Shakespeare BASH'd?
This is my 9th production with BASH'd, in varying capacities. This production is such a beautiful and lovely experience. There are so many new faces and getting to watch them discover the joy of the simple, text focused work that BASH'd does is so amazing. It is also such a playful show and the first time I get to splash into some comedy - I'm getting to goof around with Julia Nish-Lapidus, someone I trust and admire so greatly as a performer. Her Bottom is a delight and I'm trying to soak up all the funny. Also I get a dog. That's new.
Have you ever been in a play that was a flop?
Haha yeah. I did some strange shows in university that were full of lofty and experimental ideas - and not much else. Things that seemed great on paper and fell apart in the execution (who would have thought that a play about three girls trapped in a tower watching X rated movies wasn't going to be a smash hit). I also SM'd a show where the lead actress quit two days before opening and I had to step in. That one wasn't so much of a flop as a panic attack.