Intense melodies fill the theater as the spotlight illuminates the home of young D’Artagnan. Abruptly, Rochefort dressed all in black, barges in and murders D’Artagnan’s father for the boy’s actions, resulting in Rochefort’s intimidating eye patch.
“The Three Musketeers” tells the tale of a French farm boy, D’Artagnan, who vows to join the King’s Guards and don the royal blue Musketeer cape, just like his father. Once in Paris, however, he learns the Musketeers have been disbanded. So on his quest to become one, he meets the final three musketeers (Athos, Porthos, and Aramis), falls in love, avenges his father’s death, and must save King Louis. An epic portrayal of a journey seeking love, adventure, and retaliation, “The Three Musketeers” abounds with impressive stunts and daring swordfights; fun for the whole family!
Pierce Baird commands the stage as Rochefort, an ominous, domineering, and just plain evil minion of Cardinal Richelieu. By far the most experienced performer, Baird fills the role with such authenticity and genuine emotion. A flawless performance with ease, Baird creates a larger-than-life persona; a truly gifted actor.
Steven Harrington as Aramis is definitely the most physical of the Three Musketeers, performing several startling stunts onstage. Adding a great amount of comic relief, Harrington earns laughs with every line. Starring in a role that seems to be effortless, Harrington’s performance is not to be missed.
Danielle Lizotte contributes a refreshing aspect of sarcasm as Marie. Combating each of Porthos’ fantastical lies with witty remarks, her early appearance in the play keeps the audience wanting more. An effective portrayal of a skeptic, Lizotte earns the audience’s approval and love.
The fight scenes, choreographed by Danielle Lizotte, capture all the adventure and danger without any flaws. These epic moments, paired with equally epic music, enrapture the audience with all the skill and techniques required in fencing. Top-notch coordination results in a stupendous production and represents the essence of “The Three Musketeers.”
A professional-quality trailer, creative and enticing poster and program designs, and even a sneak preview on school grounds greet the patrons of this splendid production. The outstanding marketing and publicity team, led by Steven Harrington and Todd Maginn, raises the bar for excitement and anticipation.
Los Alamitos High School performs an original script, written by Patrick and Taryn Stenberg, for their production of “The Three Musketeers,” which ultimately depicts this glorious story in great detail. The cast and crew incredibly embody the phrase, “All for One and One for All!”
