Sarasota High Stages 'Scarlet Pimpernel' Musical

students will perform the musical ‘The Scarlet Pimpernel’ nightly at 7 p.m., tonight through Saturday, at the SHS auditorium, with an additional matinee performance at 2 p.m., Saturday.

The play is a classic story of romance, intrigue and adventure, based on a novel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy. Sir Percy Blakeney, an Englishman known as the Scarlet Pimpernel, is a 17th century equivalent of a modern day superhero. The plot moves from the guillotines of Paris to the Royal Palace in London, as the elusive Pimpernel eludes French authorities with his wit and clever disguises to rescue victims from the Reign of Terror and crusade for justice during the French Revolution.

“This is my 10th year at Sarasota High School and I couldn’t be more impressed then I am right now with the talent of our students and the caliber of this production,” said Melissa Dweck, drama teacher and director. “I believe this is one of the best shows we have ever staged.”

Cast member and SHS senior Colson Verheul said, “We’re breaking new ground by doing things that no audience has ever seen in a Sarasota High School production.”

Ticket prices are $8 for students (K-12 through college), $10 for adults and $5 for seniors (age 60 and older). Special prices are available for groups of 10 or more. More information is available by calling Sarasota High School at 941-955-0181.

Sarasota High School is located at 1000 S. School Ave., Sarasota.