Monte Cristo
Monte Cristo - Story Synopsis
In a highschool somewhere in America, violence erupts again. The
students are in "Lockdown" forced to stay in a single room until the
crisis passes. Feeling trapped and helpless, these teens begin to
explore their inner thoughts.
Two would-be film students, desperate to win the web's biggest film
contest are forced to abandon their film schedule and shoot a new
flick. The Count Of Monte Cristo, with their fellow trap-ese filling in as
actors, sets, props and even costumes.
This story becomes a play within a play, as the teens re-enact Dumas'
classic tale. Toggling back and forth between 19th century France,
and modern day class room, these students learn what it truly means
to be locked up. This classroom is just a metaphor for the Chateau
D'if.
And perhaps people haven't changed much in the last two centuries.
Revenge can be a powerful thirst, driving good people to do bad
things.
Despite it's serious message, Monte Cristo is a Totally Teen Musical,
full of light-hearted songs and some fairly silly comic romping.
But underneath it all, it is a timeless study of what drives anyone to the
dark side.
Monte Cristo made its debut at the Frank Conmy Center in Dunedin Florida during
the summer of 2007
