Game of Tiaras is this weekend at high school
Pictured from left to right are some of the princess’s people will see in the farcical play Game of Tiaras, being performed by the Humboldt High School Drama Department this Friday and Saturday. From left to right: Elle Clark, Kayla Weiner, Jaynee Depue (on bench) and Alyssa Kinder. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.
It may not be back by popular demand, but when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, the Humboldt High School Drama Department already had a great play in mind. Game of Tiaras, a send up of Game of Thrones, Shakespeare and some good-natured poking at the world’s favorite fairly tale creator on the big screen.
Fast-forward four school years and some of the students who were cast in the 2020 production are now re-cast in lead roles in the 2023 version of the play, written by Don Zolidis.
When the aging king of a Magical Kingdom (England) decides to split his empire between his three daughters, Cinderella, Belle, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character), terrible tragedy ensues. Terrible, hilarious tragedy. Combining the gut-wrenching plot twists of Game of Thrones and the soul-numbing despair of Shakespearean tragedy, this adaptation of King Lear will leave you dying with laughter as the body count mounts. When you play the Game of Tiaras, you win or you die.
Emily Wiebke is directing this farcical comedy, which will be performed this Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25, at 7 p.m. at the R. Welsey Carlson Auditorium. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for students and are available at the high school office prior to the weekend shows, or at the door the night of the performance.
The cast has been rehearsing since Jan. 30. There is music and there will be a Red Ball and swords with wolf heads. There is a lot of inuendo, so the crowd should be prepared for laughs and good evening at the theater, although it won’t be a good evening for the characters!
Here is a list of the cast members.
Narrator 1: Taryn Mckimmey
Narrator 2: Camden Karageorge
Snow White: Makayla Bormann
Belle: Elle Clark
Cinderella: Jordan Kahl
Ellie: (Snow Queen) Andee Malaphany
Little Mermaid: Jaynee Depue
King: Collin Vik
Prince Charming: Jacob Carmen
Smeagol: Ty Schluter
French Prince: Zack Evans
Animated Snowman: Adam Duffy (understudy Anna Duffy) Executioner: Adam Manz
Talking Candle Man: Adam Manz
Blood Packet Girl: Dani Abens
Herald: Samuel Halvorsen
Dwarf 1: Henry Bormann
Dwarf 2: Juan Camarena
Guard 1: Samuel Halvorsen
Guard 2: Braden Vik
Guard 3: Kelly Manz
Soldier 1: Henry Bormann
Soldier 2: Juan Camarena
Soldier 3: Kelly Manz
French Soldier 1: Will Peart
French Soldier 2: Austin Little
French Soldier 3: Hayden Hansen
Other Princess 1: Ian Olmos
Other Princess 2: Kayla Weinert
Other Princess 3: Alyssa Kinder
Talking Teapot Lady/Girl: Makayla Bormann
Peasant 1/Crowd Member 1: Allison Lensing
Peasant 2/Crowd Member 2: Amy Tilton
Ensemble/Soldiers/Crowd/Peasants/girl: Amy Tilton
Crew: Brody Paterson, Catalina Elizondo, Ellie Clark-Meier, Alyssa Scranton, Sterling Scranton, Jasmine Fusco.
