Perrysburg youngsters present Twain’s ‘Connecticut Yankee’

Lady Alisande (Eishat
Ahmed), from left, Queen Guenevere (Allyson Parks) and King Arthur (Elliott Schmittenberg) watch
nervously as a spell is cast on Hank Morgan (Eric Eaglesham) by Morgan Le Fey (Grace DeRaad) and Merlin
(Michael Toffler). (Photo: Enoch Wu/Sentinel-Tribune)

PERRYSBURG — Perrysburg Area Arts Council Youth Summer Theatre students will present the Mark Twain
classic, “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arhur’s Court,” Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Beck
Auditorium in the Commodore Building
In their ninth season, Perrysburg residents Elizabeth Emmert and John Henzler are the directors of the
drama that tells the humorous tale of an American boy, Hank Morgan, who finds himself transported to the
days of King Arthur. Knights, ladies of the court, King Arthur, Queen Guenevere and Sir Lancelot.
The cast iss: Eric Eaglesham-Hank Morgan; Michael Nahhas-Hercules and Sir Galahad; Catherine King-Mrs.
Benvie and Lady Audrey; Anna Eaglesham-Lady Dinadin; Taylor Eureste-Lady Kay; Nathan Rowland Miller-Sir
Lancelot; Josh Schwiebert-Jester; Eishat Ahmed-Lady Alisande; Michael Toffler-Merlin; Connor
Phlegar-Clarence; Elliott Schmittenberg-King Arthur; Allyson Parks-Queen Guenevere; Ethan Zaborowski-Sir
Lionel and Slave Trader; Michael Harris-Sir Sagamore; Grace DeRaad-Morgan Le Fey; Natalie Pogan-Lady
Enid and Townswoman.
This year’s drama is sponsored by the City of Perrysburg and Perrsyburg Township . Tickets are $7 at the
door.
Online:
www.perrysburgarts.org.