The cast and crew of the Fall Play cordially invites you to attend our performance of Telling Wilde Tales: An Adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s Fairy Talesby Jules Tasca on Friday, November 16 or Saturday, November 17, 2018 in the high school auditorium at 7:00 p.m. both evenings. Tickets are just $5.00 and can be purchased from any cast member or at the door.
In “The Birthday of the Infanta,” a bratty Spanish princess (Kat Bobo) is bored by the entertainment the advisor Don Pedro (Michael Maher) provides every year on her birthday until she is gifted with Carlos (Wyeth Casperite), a deformed boy from the woods who has never seen his own image. This “monster” dances for her and delights her, but she ultimately breaks his heart. In addition to those students mentioned above, the following actors are featured: Aaron Phillips, Jeremiah Pike, Violet Minor, Victoria Kane, RJ Duske, Anna Subick, Carlee Bonanno, and Ethan Pierce.
In “The Star Child,” an exceptional boy (Theo Damiani) is taken in by a lowly woodcutter (Asa Burkholder) and his family when he is found in the woods on a cold night as an infant. Convinced he is better than everyone else, he offends and wounds all with whom he comes into contact—man and animals alike. After so much terrible behavior, he is cursed and grows so physically ugly that he is shunned. It’s not until he gives selflessly to those who need his help that his appearance is restored. The following actors are featured: Gianna Daiuto, Jeremiah Pike, Morgan Flaim, Faith Turnbull, Manus Weber, Ana Fokin, Alina Orzechowski, Ronniesha Tirumalasetty, Taylor Belcher, Ethan Pierce, Max McCullagh, RJ Duske, Victoria Kane, Michael Maher, Anna Subick, Carlee Bonanno.
In “The Happy Prince,” the statue of a prince (Aaron Phillips) is beside itself because he sees suffering in the town. He befriends a swallow (Emily Wunder) that comes to rest on his pedestal who—under his direction—removes the valuable gemstones and gold from him and distributes all of these riches to the needy in the village. Unfortunately, the little swallow has stayed so long that she perishes. Those in charge congratulate themselves for the town’s prosperity and behave as mankind often does, but God Himself recognizes the sacrifices made by the Prince and the Swallow and rewards them justly. The following actors are featured: Ronniesha Tirumalasetty, Morgan Flaim, Blair Frederick, Manus Weber, Asa Burkholder, Max McCullagh, Theo Damiani, RJ Duske, Jeremiah Pike, Victoria Kane, Wyeth Casperite, Gianna Daiuto, along with faculty members Jessica Brilla, Shonnah Jones, Jeremy Fox, and Jon Yoder.
In “The Nightingale and the Rose,” a nightingale (Abbey Hannis) is willing to give up her life when the rose bush (Annie Arditi) tells her the only way to allow love to grow between a boy (Max McCullagh) and a girl (Isabella Darlington) is through her sacrifice. Also featured is Michael Maher as the lizard.
In “The Devoted Friend,” Little Hans (RJ Duske) is a completely giving friend, whereas Big Hugh (Ethan Pierce), is not. Hugh manipulates and takes advantage of his friend so that he gets everything he desires for his own family. It’s not until the end of the tale when Hugh realizes what happens when one pushes his friends too far. Featured along with the actors above are Carlee Bonanno as Hugh’s wife, Theo Damiani as his son, and Georgia Hand as his daughter.
In “The Fisherman and His Soul,” a young fisherman (Wyeth Casperite) falls in love with a mermaid (Annie Arditi), but in order to remain with her forever, he must rid himself of his Soul (Sydney Smith). Despite being warned about the severity of such an action, he continues with his desires and must pay a steep price. Featured actors are Kat Bobo, Alina Orzechowski, Sarah Chintala, Carlee Bonanno, Faith Turnbull, Asa Burkholder, with Toni Abson as the Witch, and Manus Weber as the Priest.
“The Young King,” (Max McCullough) has a terrible nightmare, and he sees what it takes to keep him clothed in jewels and riches: lowly workers perish in their labors. When the king wakes, he commands that all of the finery he once wore be given to the poor, and he teaches everyone in his kingdom what his dreams have taught him. Also featured are Isabella Darlington, Kat Bobo, Anna Subick, Michael Maher, Abbey Hannis, Toni Abson, Morgan Flaim, Ana Fokin, Violet Minor, Emily Wunder, and RJ Duske.
The show is directed by Dawn Galambos, assisted by Student Directors Christina Agresta and Katherine Thorpe. The show is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French.
Please join us for an outstanding night of theatre!
