Righetti High School Drama Department will stage the musical romantic comedy “Mamma Mia,” 7 p.m. March 22 and 23 (with a 1 p.m. matinee March 23) in the school’s Black Box Theatre, rm. 403.

“Mamma Mia” is a jukebox experience set on a Greek island. The show uses the songs of ABBA to tell the story of a curious bride-to-be, who discovers her mother’s diary, and three potential dads. She invites the three men to her wedding without telling her mother.
 
“It’s been an absolute privilege to work on this show,” said Jena Rodarte, a Righetti senior. “The opportunity to showcase diverse perspectives of art has been truly inspiring and motivating.

“Witnessing the collective efforts of everyone involved in creating a masterpiece has been nothing short of amazing. I firmly believe that everyone should have the chance to experience the incredible magic that this show has to offer,” she said.

“The music and choreography are as stunning as what you’ve seen on larger stages, but in the Black Box we pull you into the action and have painted a 360 landscape to invite you into our remote, Greek setting,” said RHS drama teacher Elesa Carlson. 
 
“This show is incredible,” said sophomore, Kendra Knocke, tech lead and light designer. This is only my second play, but it’s crazy how much I got to see our small theater change and really come to life in such little time.

“The actors have worked so hard to embrace their inner disco dancing queens/kings. I get to work in the booth and helped paint the stage floor, so this has been one of the best experiences ever,” she said.