Maestro,” a laugh-out-loud play, will take the stage in the James M. Hartman Theatre April 10-11.
Schoolcraft College’s newest theatre comedy seeks to blend music with a little bit of mayhem.
“Maestro,” a laugh-out-loud play written by Michael Alan Herman and Josie Eli Herman, will take the stage in the James M. Hartman Theatre April 10-11. Directed by Michael Herman, the performance features students and community members taking audience members back in time to 18th century Vienna, where two genius composers compete to claim the recently vacated royal maestro position.
“In a world that is so divided, this play is a little beacon of light, reminding us to look at each other with humanity and communion first,” Michael Herman said. “It’s also so, so funny, from the physical comedy to the witty dialogue, this play is sure to make you laugh the night away.”
First written by the couple nearly a decade ago, Maestro finds inspiration from other films about classical music such as “Amadeus” with big egos and emotions. The couple’s goal was to tell a story about love, music and melodrama.
“We found the drama between rival composers to be the perfect setting for a comedy of manners and set to work,” Michael Herman said.
The cast of the show includes Titus Eichelberger, Evan Sartor, Malayla Shaw, and Alice Leonard.
Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. April 10 and 11, as well as at 2 p.m. April 11. All performances will take place in the James M. Hartman Theatre in the Liberal Arts Building. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students with a school ID. Tickets can be purchased online at schoolcraft.edu/theatre, by phone at 734-462-4596 or at the door before the performance.
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