Shakespeare in Hollywood May 8-11 at 7:30 p.m. - Pingree Theater Christ School Theater presents its spring production of Shakespeare in Hollywood, a comedy by Ken Ludwig. Performances run May 8-11 at 7:30 p.m. in Pingree Theater. Shakespeare in Hollywood is a charming comedy set in 1934, where two of Shakespeare’s most magical characters, Oberon and Puck, have mysteriously materialized in Hollywood on the Warner Brothers set of Max Reinhardt’s film A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The two are immediately enthralled by the glamour of show biz, and thrown onto the set to play (who else?) themselves. With a little help from a feisty flower, blonde bombshells, movie moguls, and arrogant actors, Oberon and Puck get tangled up in loopy love triangles with raucous results. The mischievous magic of moviedom sparkles in this hilarious comic romp!  Senior Jones Hussey stars as Oberon, King of the Fairies, with 8th grader Beau Simmons as his sidekick, Puck.
Playing famous Hollywood legends are Reid Scothorn as Jimmy Cagney, Daniel Beale as Joe E. Brown, John Caldwell as Dick Powell, Trevor Murrah as Jack Warner, Alec Wnuk as Harry Warner, Will Janvier as Max Reinhardt, and David Dupelchin as Will Hays of the infamous Hays Office. Filling out the strong ensemble cast are Preston Coleman as the yes-man Daryl, Anna Zimmerman from Marshall High School as Lydia Lansing, Madison Garris as Hollywood gossip columnist Louella Parsons, with Devin Hickman as Olivia Darnell and Dru Thompson as a Starlet both from T.C. Roberson High School. Providing technical artistry are Winston Purifoy on set design, Chris Schiebout on lighting design, Jake Deuterman on sound, and Timmy Walker on stage crew. The technical director is Felice Stokes and the production director is Mary Dillon. Performances are open to the public with $5.00 general admission. Christ School students, faculty, and staff have complimentary admission. For more information call 828-684-6232. You won't want to miss this entertaining production! Check out a sneak peek of photos from the dress rehearsals:
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