HHSC Drama Department to Present You Can’t Beat The House

Members of the Hamilton Heights High School Drama Department cordially invite the community to attend its live production of You Can’t Beat The House by Pat Cook. The play is directed by Hamilton Heights’ Theatre teacher Brooks Myers in collaboration with her theatre class.

This comedy brings choreographed chaos to life in a hilarious show that proves you really can’t beat the house. The play follows the story of two bungling burglars, Merle and Howie, who picked a house to rob, only to discover that once they get inside that not only is the house up for sale, but a pair of prospective buyers have stopped by to see it.

The deplorable duo sees only two choices – either pretend to be real estate agents and show the house or make a run for it and risk a police chase. Subsequent visits from the police, several people related to the prospective buyers, a psychic, and some ghosts turn the show into a wacky journey that will keep the audience laughing all the way through.

“This production is the theatre arts class’s class project,” said Brooks Myers, who has been instrumental in bringing live student products to the stage at Heights for the past six years.

“The students in the class make up the cast and crew. Students are in charge of their own costumes, lights, sounds, publicity, etc. This is an incredible hands-on learning experience by being involved in every aspect of putting on a successful show.”

“We think this is a perfect pick for our community because of the laughter and the comedy that is woven throughout the script and the characterizations of those onstage,” she continued. “The humorous and comedic characters all work together to share their talents bringing the audience a couple of hours of joy and laughter. We hope to see you there!”

Tickets are $5 and available online at hhschuskies.org or at the door. All proceeds benefit the High School Drama Department. Hamilton Heights High School is located at 25802 State Road 19, Arcadia.