Winter fairytale will be staged at Park Rapids Area High School

The Park Rapids High School drama department’s winter play is “The Snow Queen” by Ron Nicol, based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen. Shows are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9-10 in the auditorium. Adapted from the beloved winter tale, "The Snow Queen" is the story of Gerda, a little girl who searches for her friend Kai when he is bewitched and imprisoned by the evil Snow Queen. It’s a magical journey that the whole family will love, says Drama Director Juliann Kjenaas. Technical directors are Tori Harju and Jamie Jokela. Tickets are available at the door, which opens at 6:30 p.m. Park Rapids students may attend for free. Adults are $6, other students and senior citizens are $4. Seniors over 80 years old are also free of charge. The play is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.