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LEWISTOWN -- If you’ve ever wondered what “Saturday Night Live” might look like with a high school twist, the Mifflin County High School senior class has an answer.
This week, nearly 50 seniors will take the auditorium stage for “Myths and Legends,” a fast-paced variety show featuring comedy sketches, dance routines, singing and live music in a tradition that has become a rite of passage for Mifflin County High School students.
“It’s kind of a PG version of Saturday Night Live,” said high school English teacher Amanda Baker, who is directing and writing the senior show for the seventh year. “It’s not legitimate theater. It’s just a lot of fun.”
The Mifflin County High School Class of 2027 will present “Myths and Legends” at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in the MCHS auditorium.
The annual production has long been one of the signature events for Mifflin County seniors, drawing family members, friends and alumni who return each year to watch the next class carry on the tradition.
“A lot of family and friends come out, and a lot of people who graduated want to come back and see the show,” Baker added.
This year’s show includes 10 acts built around the theme “Myths and Legends.” Audiences can expect a mix of humorous skits, dance numbers and musical performances before the evening wraps up with a live band.
While the show might look polished by the time the curtain rises, many of the students involved have little or no performing experience.
“Most of these kids are not performers,” Baker shared. “They’re athletes or involved in something else during their senior year. A few are from drama club, but for most of them this is their first time on stage.”
The cast includes 45 students performing in front of the audience, while others work behind the scenes managing lights, sound and microphones. Production stage manager Matt Moore and media teacher Roger Herto are among those helping make the production possible.
For Baker, one of the highlights of the experience is watching students step outside their comfort zones while spending weeks working together toward a common goal.
“It’s a great time working with the kids for a month and a month and a half,” Baker said. “Plus, they're proud of what they put on stage, and I think the kids have fun working on it.”
As graduation approaches, the show offers seniors one more chance to make memories with classmates, whether they’re center stage under the spotlight or helping from behind the curtain.
Tickets are $2 for students and $4 for adults. Proceeds benefit the senior class.