A group of about 30 student actors and technicians from the Stillwater Area High School have been invited to perform this summer at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland, the world’s largest arts festival.
But the group must raise $27,000 before they leave on July 27.
So they’re doing what they do best — performing their show, “Hamluke,” a “Star Wars” version of “Hamlet” written by Minnesota playwright Brad Erickson.
A number of different fundraising performances are planned this week, including preview performances at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Stillwater Area High School. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 seniors and $5 students and will be available at the door.
Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite Star Wars or Shakespeare attire, said director Grif Sadow.
Following Thursday’s performance, audience members are invited to a “Hamluke” after-party, which will feature entertainment, refreshments, photo opportunities with cast and crew and a silent auction; all proceeds will benefit the SAHS Theatre Association.
“Hamluke” will also be presented during Lumberjack Days — at 10:30 a.m. July 21 at Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater.
To donate or for more information, go to: bit.ly/hamluke.