by Rachel Hunter

The Gouverneur High School Drama Club is preparing to deliver an evening of laughter, surprises, and theatrical mayhem with its upcoming production of The Play That Goes Wrong: High School Edition. This hilarious comedy will be staged at the Gouverneur High School Auditorium on Friday, December 12, and Saturday, December 13, with curtain times at 7 p.m.

Tickets will be available at the door, priced at $8 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens, making the show an affordable opportunity for families and community members to enjoy live theatre together.

Originally written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, The Play That Goes Wrong has delighted audiences on Broadway and in London’s West End with its clever blend of slapstick humor and theatrical chaos. The story follows a drama troupe attempting to stage a classic murder mystery, only to encounter one disaster after another—missed cues, collapsing sets, misplaced props, and actors who struggle to keep the show afloat. The high school edition adapts this award-winning farce for student performers, offering them the chance to showcase both comedic timing and resilience in the face of “everything going wrong.”

This year’s production also introduces something new: a special understudy performance scheduled for Saturday, December 13, at 2 p.m. This matinee will highlight the depth of talent within the Drama Club, giving additional students the opportunity to shine on stage.

The production is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. Guests attending the performances are asked to enter the high school auditorium through Entrance 10, located at the rear of the building.

For more information, visit gcsk12.org.