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CHS Theater Presents:

Mr. Markham
Apr 10, 2015
2 min read

FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT:

Cleveland High School provides a night of good old-fashioned fun and slapstick humor in their newest production. The show is a humorous adaptation of Brandon Thomas’ play Charley’s Aunt, which was written and takes place during an era when the custom of courting was much different, requiring the presence of a chaperone.

Two college students, Charley Wykeham and his roommate, Jack Chesney invite the women of their dreams over for a romantic afternoon in which they plan to declare their love, under the supervision of Charlie’s Aunt, of course. When her train is delayed, however, the pair are forced to find an alternative if they are going to propose before their lady friends leave town. After a bit of convincing, their friend, Lord Fancourt Babberly “Babs,” agrees to play the part of the wealthy chaperone. Donning a black dress, along with a shawl and a wig, Babs easily fools the two young ladies into thinking he is the watchful guardian. Things are going well until, under the mistaken identity of the millionairess, “Charley’s Aunt” gets a few gentleman callers of his own, ensuing in a riotous kerfuffle.

The cast includes:

Stephen Spettigue – Drake Reece

Colonel Sir Francis Chesney – Benjamin Dale

Jack Chesney – Andrew Markham

Charles Wykeham – Drew Guentensberger

Lord Fancourt Babberley – Landon Seaborn

Brassett – Nathan Massengale

Donna Lucia d'Alvadorez – Madeline Fleming

Amy Spettigue – Hope Cummings

Kitty Verdun – Megan Kalb

Ela Delaha – Mady Hicks

Along with Charley’s Aunt – Cleveland High School will also present a student written play entitled “Nice to Meet You”. The play is written and directed by CHS Senior, Benjamin Dale. Sprinkled though the nights of productions, Cleveland High School Thespian Troupe 505 will present scene cuts and monologues for the audience to enjoy.

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