Wauconda High to stage silly 'Spamalot'
Wauconda Community High School will present Monty Python's "Spamalot," a musical comedy, at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12, and Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 17-19.
Tickets are $9 for students and $11 for adults. Reserved seating tickets can be purchased at www.waucondadrama.ludus.com or at the box office.
This musical comedy is lovingly ripped off from the film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," which follows King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on an absurd journey in search of the Holy Grail. Complete with French taunters, dancing knights, giant rabbits and coconut shell horses, this "PG-13" musical is a fast-paced, wacky and hilarious night out.
"We chose this show because we all needed to laugh after the last few years," said Scott Metzger, director of the show. "When I heard it years ago, I thought: this is a silly show. But after the last few years, and the impact that it had on our theater world, I listened to it again and realized: we need silly right now.
"This has been a wonderful experience just being goofy and laughing together as a cast and crew, and we can't wait to share it with an audience."
"Spamalot" offered a chance for the students to get back to doing a full and challenging production.
"Flatulating French people, giant wooden rabbits, flying cows, battling knights and more presented a unique opportunity for our students in both our build crew and our performers," Metzger said.
"They have risen to the challenge with a show that Monty Python fans, as well as those who know nothing of the movie, will find hilarious!"
The show will also feature five teachers in cameo roles, a first for the drama program at WHS. This also marks the fourth musical for senior Jeffrey Nolan.
"I'm really excited for my last musical to be as fun as 'Spamalot,'" he said. "The show offers so many opportunities to have fun as an actor, and I love how many chances I have to work with and act with my friends on stage.
"Playing off everyone is incredibly energizing. My senior experience in theater has been terrific. I really feel like I have my place. My best friends are involved throughout the program, and we have great talent throughout our cast, new and old.
"This year has reminded me again just how much I love theater, and how much I'll miss it next year. I just want to keep having fun and working hard in order to create the best show possible for our audience."
"Spamalot" features the work of over 100 students on cast, crew and orchestra pit.
For questions about younger audience members in attendance, email smetzger@d118.org or mreimers@d118.org.