Theatre students bring musical and literary classic to the DBHS stage
Diamond Bar High School Theatre Department will present a production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Les Misérables, based on Victor Hugo's novel of the same title. Les Misérables is a story of justice and redemption in a time of social and political revolution. DBHS’ production will feature students from the Diamond Bar and Walnut area who auditioned for the children’s roles in the piece.
“We wanted to extend the great learning experience that comprises the production of our Spring Musical to younger children in our district. They are learning not just acting, music and vocal technique, but they are also having a great time learning about French history and the events that the story is based on,” said director Beatrice Casagran. “I am amazed at the depth of insights and questions that are being raised by some of our youngest cast members during our character preparation discussions. It just highlights that theatre is a great way to for young people to access literature,” she added.
DBHS theatre productions are student run with students involved in every aspect from publicity to production management. In fact, the ambitious, Gothic inspired set is being built by DBHS Stagecraft students.
Set in 19th century France, Les Misérables follows the life of Jean Valjean, a man released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment. The kind act of a stranger, resolves Valjean to turn his life around. Hoping to find a new beginning, he breaks his parole, initiating a life-long struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police Inspector Javert. Set during the years around the Paris student uprising of 1832, Les Misérables paints a striking portrait of the dark world within the City of Light, and a sweeping history of a turbulent age through an unforgettable cast of characters.
Shows are April 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the DBHS theatre located at 21400 E. Pathfinder Road in Diamond Bar. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for students. Proceeds go directly to help fund the DBHS Theatre Arts Program. Tickets are available online at seatyourself.biz/dbhsdrama.
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Tickets are available now for the Diamond Bar High School production of Les Misérables. (DBHS Les Mis)