Athletics & Activities

Last month, Mounds View High School’s Shakespeare club put on their fantastical rendition of King Lear: Twisted Fairytale The show is completely student directed and produced, making it a highlight for all participants in the theater department. King Lear is a story about how the King, Lear, (Played by Jesse Olhoft 12th) divides his kingdom among his 3 daughters and the political tribulations that accompany it Unable to believe that his beloved daughters are betraying him, Lear slowly goes insane He flees his daughters’ houses to wander and is accompanied by his Fool (Ellie Dostal Dauer 10th) and Kent (Josh Johnson 11th), a loyal nobleman in disguise.

“Our show featured many colorful sets and costumes, really bringing the Twisted Fairytale theme to the stage With the work of the directors (Lydia Hornski 12th and Jack Nitti 12th), set designers (Cora Manrodt 12th and Lua Missaghi 12th), and costumes (Morgan Ryals 12th and Elena Miller 11th) our team was able to build a show from the ground up As well as lights and sound (Christian Nelson 12th and Charlie Smith 12th) creating the right atmosphere for the live show A huge thanks goes out to all of the students involved as well as our Manager (Soledad Orstad 12th) and our adviser (Matthew van Bruggen). We are very excited for what the team will put together next year We know that it will be amazing and something for all to look forward to!”

-- '23 Mounds View Shakespeare Team