The Bear Creek School Fine and Performing Arts Department students will perform “The Scoundrel,” an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 15 and 17. The production is adapted and directed by Bear Creek drama director Dr. Ron Lynch.

In this Shakespearean romp, Sir John Falstaff, who is broke, decides to woo the daughters of two prominent gentlemen in order to extract a portion of their dowries. He writes a letter to each of them, and the daughters compare letters and discover that they are identical. They in turn, set out to humiliate the fat knight.

Amongst this turmoil, a collection of characters appears, all with complications to add misery to the situation. A mysterious laundry basket, an old woman and a large oak tree become moments of confusion for Falstaff. Add to this blend of frivolity, a misdirection in disguises for Mistress Anne, who is desperately attempting to get married, and you have the makings of a hilarious comedy which should bring smiles and laughter to all who attend a performance.

Several of the roles in Bear Creek’s production of “The Scoundrel” are double-cast to allow more students to experience and stretch their dramatic muscle.

In lieu of charging for admission, donations will be accepted to support completion of Bear Creek’s new Fine and Performing Arts Center.

All performances are open to the public at The Bear Creek School Cornerstone Theater, 8905 208th Ave. N.E., Redmond.

Main characters will be played by the following Bear Creek students:

Falstaff: Matthew Meyer, junior, Woodinville

Ford: Seth McBride, junior, Carnation

Quickly: Grace Carruth, senior, Redmond

Page: Jesse Domingo, senior, Redmond

Elizabeth: Elissa Nelson, sophomore, Carnation; and Katherine Buckley, junior, Redmond

Mary: Sara Heimberger, junior, Redmond; and Esther Gere, sophomore, Redmond