Sandy High Thespians Bring Dark Dramedy to Main Stage

As temperatures drop and fall settles in, come enjoy an evening of fairytales with more than a dash of dark humor from the Sandy High School Drama Department. 

“Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,” written by Don Zolidis, opens Friday, Nov. 14, and runs Nov. 15, Nov. 20-Nov. 22. All performances are at 7 p.m. and will be on the Sandy High main stage, 37400 Bell St., Sandy. 

“This production is like if you took the original ‘Brothers Grimm’ stories before Disney got their hands on them and made it into a comedy show,” said drama teacher and director Christina Moroney. 

The show does include some very dark humor, so parents are advised to bring younger children at their own discretion. Moroney said it’s likely a PG show. 

She also added that it is quite “over the top and silly,” so it should be a good time for those who attend. 

“I was looking for something that would be a classic comedy,” Moroney said of her choice to produce “Brothers Grimm” this fall. “None of last year’s shows were straight up comedy. I also really like that this show allowed me to have a larger cast.” 

Moroney has cast 23 students, some playing multiple parts as the show can have up to 43 people on stage. 

“Everybody’s really excited to get to be a part of it,” Moroney explained. “It’s a really good mix of returning students and brand new students.” 

Keeping with the silliness, Moroney said she’s looking forward to the lightning round portion of the show at the end during which the actors attempt to rapidly recap the show within the span of two minutes. It’s like the cherry on top of the comedy sundae. Tickets are $5 for students, $8 for adults, and free of charge for kids under 5 years of age and seniors 65 years old and older. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at sandyhigh.ludus.com. 

For more information about the department or the show, visit SandyDrama.com. 

Local theatre supporters and businesses are able to sponsor the show, and buy an ad on the big screen that is displayed before and after the show and at intermission. For information on how to sponsor this production, as well as the spring musical, visit sandydrama.com/sponsorship-opportunities. 

Company & Crew: 

• Aliesia Hutsul

• Andy Reese

• Angie Rodriguez-Diaz

• Antoni Quintanilla

• Audrina Powell

• Ava Ewing

• Axel Mumford

• Bryson Pettersen

• Estela Grabiel

• Gracie King

• Isabelle Deitchman

• Jayden Lee

• Jocelyn Haines

• Lucy Heininge

• Madeline Hohl

• Mason Johnston

• Milo Schneider

• Olivia Schmidt

• Piper Hanley

• Quinn Nelson

• Reese White

• Riley Berg

• Sunny Sherriff

• Aidan Scheller – Sound

• Forrest Lafayette – Lights

• Parker Altman – Stage Manager