‘Epic Quest of Damsels in Distress’ opens Nov. 3 at Milford High
The students of Milford High School’s Drama Club will present “The Epic Quest of the Damsels in Distress” at 7 p.m, Friday, Nov. 3, and 2 and 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, in the Gerald W. Thompson Center for the Performing Arts at 1019 N. Walnut St., Milford.
Written by Kenneth Wasemann, the play takes on fairy tale stereotypes and flips them around. It contains a monster, fairies, a fairy queen, a knight, a prince, a gladiator, an angry mob of villagers, and four strong women on an epic adventure of self-discovery. Director Carissa Meiklejohn said, “We selected this show for its theme of female empowerment and its hilarious comedy.”
In addition to fun and laughter, working on the show has provided some exciting learning opportunities for drama club members. Meiklejohn said, “This rehearsal process has been fun because we’ve gotten to do some workshops on stage combat to train the actors in sword fighting and stage hits to ensure that the show elements are done safely.”
Cast members include Aria Boyton, Giovanni Burgos, Angelo Carannante, Charleen Chavez, Merary Haro-Purata, Trinity Hopkins, Madison Long, Brianna Lyons, Michael McKain, Cameron Murray, Jude T. Parfitt, Eli Rauch, Abagayle Ruczynski, Bronx Stanfield and Vahsti Villa. Elliana Stoliker is the stage manager. Will Evans is assistant to the director.
Tickets are $7 for adults, and $5 for students and senior citizens; they will be available at the door.
