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The Alvin High School Theatre Department and the Yellowjacket Theatre Company are proud to present "Rapunzel" by Karen Boettcher-Tate. This play will be performed for the AISD primary schools on ???? and evening shows will take place on December 7th at 2 and 4 pm.

Rapunzel starts out with a married couple, Rene and Walt Shwartzbuckle. Rene is obsessed with "rapunzel" or "rampion", a turnip-like vegetable that her neighbor grows. Finally, after being threatened by faint and drool, Walt is convinced to go "borrow" a patch of the vegetable from Witch Izwitch's garden. An angry Witch Izwitch catches Walt "borrowing" the rampion. After agreeing to exchange the Shwartzbuckle's first born child at their 16th birthday for all the rampion they want, the witch lets Walt go. The play is then fast forwarded to Rapunzel's 16th birthday where Witch Izwitch holds up her end of the bargain and kidnaps Rapunzel!! Will anyone be able to save Rapunzel from the dreadful Witch Izwitch? Or will she be held captive FOREVER?!

The role of Rapunzel is played alternately by Elizabeth Gilbert and Amber Sullins, Prince Llewellen is played by Casey Dworaczyk and Kris Kohutek, and Witch Izwitch is played by Emily Gallagher. Rene will be played by Katy and Alicia?? The role of Walt is also alternately played by Max Holkan and Dyllon Harp. Technical crew members are Ryan Dugan, Jessica Campbell, Kelsey Harrell, Jordan Taylor, Seth Davis, and Jordan Riggs.

Tickets will be available for purchase throughout November. You can buy them from Mr. Hernandez, Mrs. Reese or from the students taking participation in the production.