Ah! The joy of Melodrama!

Melodrama is such a fun and silly form of theater; it combines the interactive spirit of sporting events with the morality tales and lessons of early theater with the joy and zest of a concert. It is good and evil in its purest form; the second we see the characters we know who is virtuous and who is dastardly. While, of course, this is too simplistic for everyday life, it’s amazing what community can be fostered when we all cheer together for good to save the day!

From Pioneer Drama Services:

"What seems to be the question on everyone’s lips in the desert town of Cooked Goose?  Is it, “Who is that ’Masked Man?’” Well...  uh...  no.  It’s “Who in the world is in that paper bag?!”  Villain Sludge Slyskull runs the Dew Drop Inn Hotel.  In his spare time he puts a paper bag over his head and becomes the notorious “Paper Bag Bandit!”  As Sludge terrorizes the community, our hero, young Sheriff Buzz Saw, has a plan to capture the outlaw.  Unfortunately, Slyskull knows of the plan and arranges things so Buzz is accused of all the crimes!  You’ll laugh and applaud at the hilarious twists in the daffy plot...  especially when two “Paper Bag Bandits” turn up at the same time.  Such loony roles as members of the Ladies Vigilante Committee, glamorous Diamond Dolly Rhinestone, journalist Hedda Lettuce and Mademoiselle Fufu and her wacky theatrical troupe will keep a laugh on your lips.  This melodramatic howler is environmentally friendly.  After all, each and every paper bag can be recycled!" 

Don't miss our other outstanding arts events coming up this year:

Instrumental Music Concert- December 2nd @ 7:00pm in the Lewis & Clark Auditorium (Free)

Vocal Music Concert- December 14th @ 7:00pm in the Lewis & Clark Auditorium (Free)

The Trailblazer Arts Showcase- March 25th @ 7:00pm in the Lewis & Clark Auditorium (Free)

8th Grade Spring Play- April 28th & 29th @ 7:00pm in the Lewis & Clark Auditorium ($5)

Instrumental Music Concert- May 3rd @ 7:00pm in the Lewis & Clark Auditorium (Free)

Vocal Music Concert- May 12th @ 7:00pm in the Lewis & Clark Auditorium (Free)