Mary Poppins - Spring 2025
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it."
Wendy & Peter Pan - Fall 2024
Get ready for a whimsical journey with Masque & Mime's enchanting production of Wendy & Peter Pan by Ella Hickson! This delightful adaptation reimagines the beloved classic with Wendy taking center stage in a fresh, modern light, all while keeping the charm that has captivated audiences for generations.
Set against a snowy London backdrop in 1909, the adventure begins when a mischievous boy named Peter and his feisty fairy companion, Tink, sweep into Wendy Darling's life through her bedroom window. With a sprinkle of fairy dust, Wendy is whisked away to the magical world of Neverland, where she’ll face off against Captain Hook, team up with Tiger Lily & Tink, lead the Lost Boys, and discover what it truly means to grow up.
This production promises to be a magical introduction or reminder of live theatre, bursting with thrills, spills, kills, and, of course, plenty of fairy dust! Don’t miss the chance to experience this adventurous and heartwarming story come to life!
Thank you for joining us in Neverland!
An American classic comes to RCK - Tell me more, tell me more!
“Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding ”T-Birds" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head "greaser" Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their "Summer Nights" as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as "Greased Lightnin'," "It's Raining on Prom Night," "Alone at the Drive-In Movie" recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation." - playbill.com
Romeo & Juliet: A Tale that Transcends Time
The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is one of William Shakespeare’s earliest plays about a romance between two youths from feuding families. Romeo is a Montague, and Juliet is a Capulet. Their families are part of an age old feud, whom no one seems to know the reason behind. When lovesick Romeo is encouraged by his cousin Benvolio and friend Mercutio to crash a Capulet party, he has no idea that he is going to meet someone who will change the course of his life. Juliet and Romeo meet at the party, quickly falling in love and soon after deciding to get married. With the hope that their love will end the two families’ raging feud, Friar Laurence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet. Everything that follows after is what makes this story the most excellent and lamentable tragedy that it is.
After reading a portion of the play in the spring of 2023, Masque and Mime students discovered that while the language is very different from how we speak today, many of the themes are incredibly prevalent and easy to relate to, regardless of age.
In our version of Romeo and Juliet, the play introduces two modern day high school students, Ro and Jett, as they study the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. With beautiful classical costumes, bold character choices, exciting music, and a healthy dose of modern twists mixed in, this show is sure to keep the audience engaged and interested.
Cady Heron may have grown up on the African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naive newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina's reign, she learns the hard way that you can't cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.
She Kills Monsters - Fall 2022
She Kills Monsters is the story of Agnes Evans, a young adult struggling with the loss of her family, including her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes stumbles upon Tilly's Dungeon's and Dragons notebook, she finds herself embarking on a journey of discovery and adventure in the imaginary world her sister loved. Enlisting the help of some local high school nerds, Agnes will come face face with classic D&D monsters, homicidal fairies, gelatinous boyfriend monsters, and even some bloodthirsty cheerleaders! Through her exploration of her sister's story, including her sister's struggles with her own sexuality and bullying, Agnes will learn more about herself, and discover a sider of her she never knew existed. This high-octane dramatic comedy by acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.