Sioux Center Youth Theatre Presents "As You Like It"

Twenty local students take on Shakespeare

This past weekend, Sioux Center Youth Theatre presented a lively one-hour adaptation of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It at the Te Paske Theatre. Twenty students from several local schools came together to bring the classic comedy to life, delighting audiences with their energy, humor, and impressive performances.

This year’s production was directed by Marissa Leraas, whose work helped guide students through the challenge and excitement of performing Shakespeare. One especially memorable part of the production was the beautiful collection of costumes, all hand-made by local volunteer seamstress and college student Lucy Driewer. The costumes added so much charm and helped make the experience feel truly special for the young actors.

We were thrilled to see such a wonderful turnout from the community in support of these students and the arts. Sioux Center Youth Theatre offers both fall and spring seasons each year, with Shakespeare productions always taking center stage in the spring. Time and again, these young actors amaze us with their ability to memorize and perform the timeless words of the Bard.