Flathead High School presents 'Les Miserables'

The Flathead High School Theatre Department will present the classic drama "Les Miserables" Dec. 17-18.

The show, produced by the Acting IV Class, will be presented each evening at 7 p.m. in the David M. Hashley Theatre.

"Les Miserables" is a story of poverty and wealth, right and wrong, and forgiveness and revenge and is set against the dramatic backdrop of early 19th century France and the French Revolution.

This epic tale of love, honor and obsession tells the story of Jean Valjean whose theft of a loaf of bread condemns him to an unjust prison sentence and a life on the run. An act of forgiveness, however, changes the course of his life forever. He becomes the respected mayor of the poor town of Vigau and transforms it into a thriving community.

He also falls in love with one of Vigau's most pitiful, poverty-stricken residents the beautiful Fantine, and he devotes himself to her care.

Fantine's untimely death signals a new chapter in Valjean's life. Vajean raises Fontaine's daughter Cosette, whom he attempts to shield from the dangers of the world. As she matures she falls passionately in love with Marius, a charismatic young Parisian revolutionary. All the while Valjean is hunted by Javert, a policeman whose lifelong search for Valjean has turned into an obsession.

Acting IV "Advanced Acting Ensemble" gives students an opportunity to produce a theatrical production from script selection to the curtain call. Students were placed into production groups responsible for set design and construction, lighting and sound, costuming, and publicity

The cast, directed by senior Evan Tice, includes: Jeremy Adams, Chelsea Eickert, Brandon Shirtliff, Eric Fulton, Maddison Hill, Summer Rose, Clair Graham, Bridget Kelly, John Doty, Tiffany Zelmer, Holly White, Nate Possin, Peter Rasmussen, Scott Davis, AJ Noe, Laura Kliest, Wes Hilton, Matty Hodges, Elizabeth Harball, Ashley Danno, Justine Scaccia, Evan Scott, David Thompkins and Tyler Gloschat.

Behind the scenes, Riata Booky, Emily Tutvedt, Katrina Kimmel, Joe Drury, Alex Cox, Wesley Allen, Eli Smith, Emmalee McLellan, Madison Monroe, Ryan Shearer make up the stage, lighting and sound crew.

Tickets for "Les Miserables" are available at Herberger's and the main office, and are $6 for adults and $5 for children, students and senior citizens.

Attached Photos:

(Les Mis 1) Pictured are: Ashley Dano, AJ Noe, David Thompkins, Tiffany

Zellmer, Laura Kleist, Matty Hodges, John Doty and Holly White.

(Les Mis 2) Pictured Are: Clair Graham, Bridget Kelly, Eric Fulton, Scott

Davis, Brandon Shirtliff, Peter Rasmussen, Elizabeth Harball, Tyler

Gloschat, Justine Scaccia, Wes Hilton and Summer Rose.