‘The Humor Games’ to be staged at West Aurora

AURORA – West Aurora High School's Drama Troupe 2013 will be performing "The Humor Games" at 7 p.m. Nov. 19, 20 and 21 in the West High School auditorium at 1201 W. New York St., Aurora.

As a parody of “The Hunger Games,” the show follows Katskills Wintergreen as she competes in the Humor Games, “a comedy show to the death that the leaders of the country of Panfire developed to keep their people in line,” according to a news release. Katskills and the other tributes must use their quick wit, best jokes, and perfect comedic timing to win the games, where the penalty for a bad joke is instant death.

The stage crew has a set planned that emulates a stand-up comedy club. The crew is headed by Sean Tait and Todd Mielcarz, and the play is directed by Jen Pauley.

Tickets are $8 and are on sale at www.sd129tickets.org.

Cast members include Megan Pawlak, Diego Carrillo, Jacob Chaurize, Katie Griswold, Jacob Scarpetta, Olivia Leonardi, Will Tyson, Omar Kanhai, Ben Patrick, Jose Ortiz, Alex Wilkin, Maddie Smith, Julian Vargas, Mackenzie Costanzo, Garrett Wells, Meghan Ensign, Yeomin Lee, Patti Cors, Jenna Verdick, Rosa Tovar, Crystal Hall, Kelsey Harrison and Tori Linner.