For more than five decades, TAMUK’s theater department has brought laughter into the hearts of many children within the Kingsville community.
This year was no exception as the play written by Dylan Martin Mendoza, “Hunt for the Goldilocks,” had several laughing and having a good time during the show.
The traditional “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” folktale is now being told through Goldilocks’s perspective giving a whole new spin to the popular story.
Papa Mayor hosts a town meeting in which he addresses the town’s issues when suddenly the hunt for Goldilocks begins and takes the audience into an unexpected adventure.
The heart-warming spin-off revolves around the themes of acceptance and appreciation towards one another.
The cast projected charisma and color, often interacting with the audience to help find Goldilocks.
The engaging play is an original piece, directed by Payton Howell and Ashley Salinas.
“Well, this was my first time directing, it’s a whole new experience. My favorite scene was the picnic scene. I just think the characters bring a lot of good energy and have a great dynamic. Ultimately, I’m glad I was able to grow in theater,” said Howell, the technical director.
The cast had three weeks to prepare and execute a great show for the children. “Hunt for the Goldilocks” was performed for three consecutive days starting Feb. 3 with the last performance Feb. 5.
“As our first show comes to an end I feel happiness. It was a really good show and the characters all did great. I think once we get the children in here the place will go crazy. If we can make adults laugh, then we can make children laugh. My favorite scene is the ending, ‘cause everyone is having a good time and Goldilocks gets accepted,” said Salinas, the acting director.The cast did a great job bringing the characters to life , and managed to create a spirited performance for all to be able to enjoy.
“I thought the play was funny and down to Earth. I like how they gave a spin to the original story of Goldilocks. It’s cute for the children and it gives a positive message of acceptance,” said Bethany Nieto, an accounting major.