Members of the Hamilton Heights High School Drama Department cordially invite the community to attend its live production of You Can’t Beat the House by Pat Cook. The play is directed by Hamilton Heights Theatre teacher Brooks Myers in collaboration with her theatre class.
The play will be staged one weekend only: 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 12, and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13.
This comedy brings choreographed chaos to life in a hilarious show that proves you really can’t beat the house. The play follows the story of two bungling burglars, Merle and Howie, who picked a house to rob, only to discover that once they get inside that not only is the house up for sale, but a pair of prospective buyers have stopped by to see it.
The deplorable duo sees only two choices: either pretend to be real estate agents and show the house or make a run for it and risk a police chase. Subsequent visits from the police, several people related to the prospective buyers, a psychic, and some ghosts turn the show into a wacky journey that will keep the audience laughing all the way through.
The cast and crew of Hamilton Heights High School Drama Department’s fall play, You Can’t Beat the House, pause for a picture during rehearsal. (Front row, from left) Tanner Orton, Ricky Munoz, Sage Dugger, Charles Wedmore, Anna Beth Naylor, and Shamar Stapleton. (Back row, from) Brooks Myers, Victoria Chambers, Emaline Craig, Mason Johnson, Tanner Barry, and Theo Blake. (Photo by Jen Kauffman)
“This production is the theatre arts class’s class project,” said Myers, who has been instrumental in bringing live student products to the stage at Heights for the past six years. “The students in the class make up the cast and crew. Students are in charge of their own costumes, lights, sounds, publicity, etc. This is an incredible hands-on learning experience by being involved in every aspect of putting on a successful show.”
Myers continued, “We think this is a perfect pick for our community because of the laughter and the comedy that is woven throughout the script and the characterizations of those onstage. The humorous and comedic characters all work together to share their talents bringing the audience a couple of hours of joy and laughter. We hope to see you there!”
Tickets are $5 and available at the door. All proceeds benefit the Hamilton Heights High School Drama Department. The high school is located at 25802 State Road 19, Arcadia.