JHS students to perform 'Game of Tiaras'

Contributed / Tony McIntyre Today at 8:56 AM Listen Comments Share Share this article Community contributions Community contributions Unpaid content from readers. Lightly edited. The Trust Project What is this? JAMESTOWN — Forty-six Jamestown High School students have been preparing Don Zolidis's "Game of Tiaras" for performances, which are scheduled at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, and Friday, Nov. 20, in the JHS Theater. This comedy brings together some familiar fairy tale princesses, "Game of Thrones" and some Shakespeare for an irreverent take on happily ever after. Cinderella, Belle, and the Snow Queen vie for the throne of the Magical Kingdom after their father decides to split the kingdom between them. Betrayal and mayhem ensue as the realm is thrown into a war for power. ADVERTISEMENT "We're always looking for new challenges," said Tony McIntyre, JHS Drama director. "This show brings us lots of skills to work on, from puppetry to stage combat to lots of comedy that is several layers deep. We also get to talk about fairy tales that the students are familiar with, pop culture references that their families may know, and some Shakespeare as we're putting together the show." Zolid's script takes a premise from William Shakespeare's "King Lear" and fills it with characters who have populated Disney movies and fantasy epics for a funny satire, McIntyre said. With the addition of characters like Blood Packet Guy and some shocking moments, the audience is encouraged to reflect on the darker moments of classic fairy tales. "The students have enjoyed getting to put their own spin on characters who they're familiar with, and it leads to a very fun creative process," McIntyre said. "I'm also thrilled with the range of experience we have working on this show, from students who have been with our program for four years, to those who are taking the stage for the first time." In addition to acting, students work on the set, costuming and prop development. Students take on leadership roles to manage the projects and ensure that all of the pieces are ready for opening night. The crew consists of 11 students, and 35 actors appear on stage. Students have been rehearsing since auditions in mid-September. The drama production looks to incorporate all interested JHS students who are willing to commit to the rehearsal and production schedule, McIntyre said. The students have enjoyed getting to put their own spin on characters who they're familiar with, and it leads to a very fun creative process. Tony McIntyre, JHS Drama director "Game of Tiaras" contains some rude humor and mild, comic violence. Tickets for "Game of Tiaras" are $5 for students and senior citizens and $8 for adults, and the JHS activity pass is accepted. "Game of Tiaras" (Full-Length) is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Playscripts. If you go What: "Game of Tiaras," presented by JHS Drama When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, and Friday, Nov. 20 Where: JHS Theater, Jamestown High School, 1509 10th St. NE Admission: $5 JHS students, seniors; $8, adults; JHS activity pass accepted MORE EVENTS Jamestown Community Foundation awards grant to Thanksgiving Meal Group 2h ago Calendar for Nov. 11-15, 2026 3h ago Calendar for Nov. 10-11, 2026 1d ago Comments Share Share this article Community contributions Community contributions Unpaid content from readers. Lightly edited. The Trust Project What is this? Tags Tags EVENTS JAMESTOWN STUTSMAN COUNTY JAMESTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS THEATER Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next Community Ellendale Opera House fund drive nears 70% of campaign goal 1h ago Community Dacotah Bank accepting applications for scholarships 1h ago Community District 24 Dem-NPL to meet Nov. 19 1h ago ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads North Dakota Honoring the North Dakota native who helped raise first flag at Iwo Jima 1h ago · By Pamela Knudson Subscribers Only Prep Family tradition coming to a close for Bohl family 2h ago · By Katie Ringer Prep West Region volleyball tournament coming to Jamestown 2h ago · By Katie Ringer North Dakota Federal agent shoots man on North Dakota tribal land, FBI says 19h ago · By Staff reports