VHS to present ‘Scapino’ May 6-8

Vermillion High School students will present the slapstick comedy Scapino! May 6-8 in the VHS Performing Arts Center.

Rehearsing a scene from Scapino! are (seated) Sarah Szymonski, Derek Iverson, Hannah Ford, Sam Pearson, Cassie Donahoe and Mathia Shumaker, and (standing) Rachel Axtell, Doug Kronaizl, Joe Bob Geis, William Card, Randy LaMie, Paul Granaas, Alexis Reich, Leah Geis, and Gage Thomas. (Photo by David Lias)

The play, set in 17th century Italy, tells the story of two sets of young lovers struggling to stay together against their fathers will.

They seek help from Scapino, a jolly trickster whose antics makes fools of the fathers while saving the lovers.

Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on May 6 and 7, and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 8. Tickets are available at the door.