MIHS Drama’s production of ‘Twelfth Night’ opens April 24

Published 4:30 pm Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Special to the Reporter

Love, loss, laughter and longing collide as William Shakespeare’s most enchanting romantic comedy, “Twelfth Night,” takes over the stage at Mercer Island High School (MIHS) and is filled with romance, music, poetry, comedy, swordplay and irresistible mischief.

After a violent shipwreck, Viola is cast upon an unknown shore. Scared yet determined, she embarks on a daring new life in the mysterious and colorful land of Illyria. Disguising herself in order to stay safe, Viola steps into service as a messenger of love between Duke Orsino and Countess Olivia. What follows is a tangled love triangle filled with mistaken identities, secret longings and unexpected revelations. As Viola navigates her double life, she finds herself swept up in the chaos and humanity of sudden love.

MIHS Drama’s performances run at 7 p.m. April 24-25, 29-30, May 1 and 2, and 2 p.m. April 25 and May 2. MIHS students gain free admission with their ASB cards on Saturday matinees. Tickets can be purchased by scanning a QR code on marketing materials or visiting: https://tinyurl.com/45aky5xr.

Cast Knight/Cast Jester:

Viola/Cesario: Pilar Buosono/ Grace Lucas

Olivia: Joy Rurangwa/ Omolara Olusanya

Maria: Esme Dixon, both

Sir Toby Belch: Kai Kimble, both

Sir Andrew Aguecheek: Mirabelle Krafcik, both

Malvolio: Tiger Yang, both

Feste: Everett Guillemette/ Megan Mears

Fabian/Curio: Ayo Osidipe, both

Orsina: Nico Chimenti/ Sophia Mecklai

Sebastian/Valentine: Wilder Giannini-Upton, both

Antonio/Captain: Harry Giese, both

Officer/servant/priest: Daniela Melgar, both, also director