About The Three Musketeers

Ken Ludwig's THE THREE MUSKETEERS :: Produced by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

This adaptation is based on the timeless swashbuckler by Alexandre Dumas, a tale of heroism, treachery, close escapes, and above all, honor. The story, set in 1625, begins with d’Artagnan, who sets off for Paris in search of adventure. Along with d’Artagnan goes Sabine, his sister, the quintessential tomboy. Sent with d’Artagnan to attend a convent school in Paris, she poses as a young man – d’Artagnan’s servant – and quickly becomes entangled in her brother’s adventures. Soon after reaching Paris, d’Artagnan encounters the greatest heroes of the day, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis, the famous musketeers, and he joins forces with his heroes to defend the honor of the Queen of France. In so doing, he finds himself in opposition to the most dangerous man in Europe, Cardinal Richelieu. Even more deadly is the infamous Countess de Winter, known as Milady, who will stop at nothing to exact revenge on d’Artagnan – and Sabine – for their meddlesome behavior. Little does Milady know that the young girl she scorns, Sabine, will ultimately save the day.


REVIEWS

"Two hours of pure awesomeness." - The California Aggie

"Ken Ludwig's script is fairly groaning with giggles. In short, about as much fun as you would expect, and then a little more." - Venue Magazine

"Breathtakingly authentic. Just the right seasonal mix of low comedy, stirring music, catchphrases ancient and modern and designs that suggest Hollywood in its heyday." - The Stage

About The Department

Beresford Theatre has been an integral part of Beresford High School and the community-at-large for many years.  Dr. Thomas Merriman took over as its director in 2010.  A typical season involves a fall show, a one-act play in January, and a partnership spring musical with the Beresford Area Arts.  Some recent shows include Fools12 Angry Jurors, The Brothers Grimm SpectaculathonThe Trial, Much Ado About Nothing, an original play entitled Over and Out, and Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella.  In 2014 and 2015, the Beresford Theatre one-act play earned regional awards for outstanding show.  In 2014, the one-act show Perfect also earned an Outstanding Play Award at the South Dakota High School Activities Association's One-Act Play Festival.