“The Play That Goes Wrong” at JMHS

In the opening moments at Haversham Manor, the cast dramatically reacts to discovering Jonathan's death—only for a series of hilarious mishaps and blunders to follow, setting the stage for the chaotic comedy ahead. — o In the opening moments at Haversham Manor, the cast dramatically reacts to discovering Jonathan’s death—only for a series of hilarious mishaps and blunders to follow, setting the stage for the chaotic comedy ahead.

The Monarch Company of John Marshall High School is excited to present its fall production, “The Play That Goes Wrong” (High School Edition), written by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Sayer, and directed by Tracey Filben.

“The Play That Goes Wrong” (High School Edition) is a comedy about a play within a play that is full of disasters. It is opening night, and the Cornley Drama Society is excited to present “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” a murder mystery whodunit, and for once, they have enough players for a full cast. Unfortunately, these accident-prone entertainers experience one catastrophe after another, and in this show, if something can go wrong, it does. This high energy, demanding production brings out the best in cast and crew alike.

Front Row: Mylie Scott, Kal-el Hill, Ella Games, and Eli Ward Back Row: Jacob Boyette, Cheyenne Harvey, JJ Brown, and Chloe Pickett — Cast Photo: ront Row: Mylie Scott, Kal-el Hill, Ella Games, and Eli Ward Back Row: Jacob Boyette, Cheyenne Harvey, JJ Brown, and Chloe Pickett

Cast members include Chloe Pickett (Chris), Jacob Boyette (Jonathan), JJ Brown (Robert), Cheyenne Harvey (Denise), Ella Games (Sandra), Kal-el Hill (Max), Eli Ward (Trevor) and Mylie Scott (Annie).

The production staff includes Jason George (assistant director), Elaina DePetro (technical director and stage manager), Tony Wood (sound director), Matt Ali (set builder), Megan Gary (student technical director), Elley Crow (assistant stage manager), Lilly Bergen (lights) Olivia Bozenske, AJ Tucker, Lizzy Howard (sound), Gray Hunter (spotlight), Gracen Cline, Allison Twigg, Trinity Borchik and Ash Roth (deck crew).

Robert (JJ Brown) and Max (Kal-el Hill) clash in an epic sword fight, captured in this thrilling battle moment.

Performances will be held in the John Marshall Center for Performing Arts on Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 7:00 pm. An afternoon performance will be held on Sunday, November 3 at 2 o’clock.

Tickets will be available at the door. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Children under 5 are free. A Marshall County Schools Activity Pass can be used for free admission.

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