Midday Interview: Lincoln High students set to perform ‘The Mouse That Roared’

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Lincoln High is set to perform their fall musical this Wednesday-Friday.

A couple of the stars of the show joined Channel 8 News at midday to talk about the performance of “The Mouse That Roared.” You can watch the full interview at the video link.

Here’s more information about the performance from LHS:

Lincoln High School Theatre is pleased to present the wonderfully creative, laugh-out-loud comedy The Mouse That Roared September 27-29th at the Ted Sorensen Theatre. All performances begin at 7:00 PM

Synopsis: A pretty girl of 22 happens to be the present Duchess Gloriana, sovereign of a microscopic country in the Alps founded centuries ago by a roving band of English bowmen. Gloriana’s unique solution to the near bankruptcy of her tiny domain is to declare war on the U.S.! There’s some method to her madness, however, for her study of recent history suggests that the surest way to wealth today is to lose a war with the United States, for that country’s odd reaction is to pour aid, relief and rehabilitation on the vanquished. When her “declaration” is considered a prank, Gloriana decides to escalate! Tully Bascomb, presently in charge of the bowmen, is to launch an attack so they can surrender and reap the rewards. Serious-minded Tully, however, upsets all calculations when he and his bowmen do the last thing expected—they win! This rare comedy uses the magic of the theatre to invite your audience to enjoy the delight of the “impossible.”

Director Christopher Maly leads a cast of 30 in this hilarious comedy adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel. Maly notes “I’m excited to work with this group of young people and present this show. We have a great group of students, new and old, and I am excited to begin this season with a fun, comedic look at international politics.” The show will also feature 45 students in the crew, involving nearly all of Lincoln High’s unique student-focused theatre program.

The Mouse That Roared opens the LHS Theatre 2023-24 season. LHS Theatre will also participate in the annual on act competition with Superheroes this winter and present the musical The Adams Family in the Spring. Students and staff would like to thank the Lincoln community for continuing to support Lincoln High Theatre. In-person tickets are available online for $5 at www.tedsorensentheatre.ludus.com.