MVHS Theatre presents ‘The Mouse That Roared’

Next week, the Moapa Valley High School (MVHS) Theatre Department will present “The Mouse That Roared,” a lighthearted comedy that proves you don’t need a big army to make a big noise. This show is a classic comedic satire by Leonard Wibberley, adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel.

Performances will take place on March 10-12 at the Ronald Dalley Theatre at MVHS. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m.

When the tiny Duchy of Grand Fenwick — a country so small it doesn’t even appear on most maps — finds itself in a financial pinch, it decides on a bold plan: declare war on the United States, lose immediately and then live off the recovery aid. But there’s just one problem: Through a series of hilarious mishaps, the Duchy of Grand Fenwick actually wins!

This hilarious tale of “little guys” versus global powers is the ultimate underdog story, where the smallest nation on Earth takes on the biggest, armed with nothing but bows and arrows and a bit of luck.

“This show is all about the “little guy.” It reminds us that even when you feel small and overlooked, you can still make a massive impact,” said Dr. Kenna Higgins, theater director at Moapa Valley High School. “While the play was written during the Cold War, its themes of diplomacy, accidental heroism and the absurdity of power still resonate today.”

General admission tickets are available at the door. The cost is $12 for adults, $10 for students.

The production features a talented cast of 19 students, starring Virginia Belanger as the clever Duchess Gloriana XII and Ryker Parkinson as the bumbling but earnest Tully Bascom. The production also showcases the work of the MVHS Theatre technical crew, who have built and designed a set that transitions from a medieval castle to the streets of New York City.

Much like the tiny Duchy of Grand Fenwick, the theater department is working hard to modernize with limited resources.

Special “Light Donation Tickets” from this production will go directly toward the Light Up the Stage fund. These tickets are available for $15 or $20, and 100% of the ticket price will go toward upgrading the theater’s lighting system.

“Our current system has served us well for over 30 years, but it’s time for an upgrade to energy-efficient, LED technology,” said Dr. Higgins. “Every ticket sold helps us ensure that our students can literally shine in a safe, professional-grade environment for years to come.”

Come enjoy a fun-filled evening for the whole family!