TROUPE #6681 CHESTATEE HIGH SCHOOL GAINESVILLE, GA
2025-2026 SEASON
All performances held in the Chestatee High School theater.
3005 Sardis Rd Gainesville, GA 30506
Thursday-Saturdays 7:00 PM | Sundays 2:00 PM
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Into the Woods
By: Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine
Into the Woods intertwines the narratives of several classic fairy tales. The story centers on a childless baker and his wife who embark on a quest to break a witch's curse that prevents them from having children. To lift the curse, they must obtain four magical items: a cow as white as milk, a cape as red as blood, hair as yellow as corn, and a slipper as pure as gold. Their journey leads them into the woods, where they encounter characters such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (of the beanstalk), and Rapunzel, each pursuing their own desires. In the first act, the characters' wishes are granted, but the second act reveals the unintended consequences of their actions, challenging the notion of "happily ever after" and exploring themes of responsibility, community, and the complexities of human desires.
Arsenic and Old Lace
By: Joseph Kesselring
Arsenic and Old Lace is a dark comedy play set in the Brewster family's Brooklyn home. The story follows Mortimer Brewster, a drama critic who discovers that his sweet, elderly aunts, Abby and Martha, have been poisoning lonely old men with elderberry wine laced with arsenic. They bury the bodies in the cellar, believing they're helping the men find peace. Complicating matters, Mortimer's brother Teddy believes he's Theodore Roosevelt and digs locks for the Panama Canal in the basement. The situation escalates when another brother, Jonathan, a criminal who has undergone plastic surgery to change his appearance, returns home with his accomplice, Dr. Einstein. Mortimer must navigate the chaos of his family's eccentricities and criminal activities while trying to maintain his sanity. The play combines elements of farce and black comedy, highlighting the absurdity of the Brewster family's situation.
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Clue
By: Jonathan Lynn
Clue, which itself was inspired by the classic board game, is set during a stormy night in a secluded New England mansion, the play introduces six guests—each adopting a pseudonym: Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum, and Miss Scarlet. They are invited to a dinner party hosted by the mysterious Mr. Boddy. Upon arrival, it's revealed that each guest has been blackmailed by Mr. Boddy, and they are given a choice: pay double the blackmail or murder the butler. The situation escalates when Mr. Boddy is found dead, and the guests must work together to unravel the mystery of his demise. The play is a comedic whodunit filled with twists, humor, and suspense, keeping the audience engaged as the characters navigate the chaos of the evening.
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The Wizard of Oz
By: L. Frank Baum
The Wizard of Oz follows Dorothy Gale, a young girl from Kansas, who is swept away by a tornado to the magical land of Oz. In Oz, Dorothy learns that her house has unintentionally killed the Wicked Witch of the East, and she is celebrated by the Munchkins. To return home, she is told to seek the Wizard of Oz in the Emerald City. Along her journey, Dorothy befriends three companions: the Scarecrow, who wishes for a brain; the Tin Man, who longs for a heart; and the Cowardly Lion, who desires courage. Together, they face various challenges and dangers, including the looming threat of the Wicked Witch of the West. As they make their way to the Emerald City, each character learns more about themselves and what they truly need. The group hopes the Wizard can grant their wishes and help Dorothy find her way back home.