The John Stark Stage Company presents Squirrel Girl Goes to College by Karen Zacarias, a Marvel Spotlight play produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. Show dates and times are Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. and two shows on Nov. 20 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors (65+) and $7 for adults. Seats are limited and are on a first-come-first-serve basis at johnstarkstagecompany.ludus.com. As per current school policy, masks are optional but highly recommended.
The play follows Doreen (aka Squirrel Girl) as she leaves home to reinvent herself as a computer science student at Empire University. While at college, she tries to conceal her identity as the unbeatable superhero from the Marvel Universe and hides her hidden strengths from new friends. Dr. Doom, however, has a score to settle that threatens to expose Squirrel Girl’s secret.
The cast includes Annalina Austin as Nancy, Percy Carson as Tomás, Helen Connor as Doctor Doom, Ryan Flaherty as Smartnoggin/Bad Teacher, Zudi Fuller as Squirrel Chorus, Alexis Guilmette as Squirrel Chorus, Emma Guillemette as Tippy-Toe, Arik Linstad as MODOC, Braden Schou as Squirrel Chorus, Ella Smith as Doreen Green, and Zoey Tadlock as Professor Brightmind/Good Teacher.