The Drama Club presented The Tome: Written by Isiah la Fuente, Sarah Sowersby and Paige Dreaming; Student written and produced by Isiah La Fuente and Page Dreaming.
The show was a success. The Tome put a twist of three rivals, a royal order, a gang of outlaws and a pirate crew, all in a race to claim an ancient tome with power to unite or rule lands. The quest becomes a dangerous fight for survival that will decide the fate of all kingdoms.
As rumors of the tome’s location spread across frontiers, alliances shift and betrayals are plunging across the world into chaos as each group races to claim the artifact first.
The Pirate crew led by Captain Flint, sailed treacherous seas and set their eyes on the tome’s promise of ultimate freedom. Meanwhile, the Royal order, Commanded by the King, dispatched his princess, finest knight, wizard, and jest. The Outlaws, driven by ambition and hopes of making their own empire.
During the midst of it two pen pals, a royal and pirate have unknowingly fallen in love with each other. Fate drew both princess and Pirate into the quest for the Tome, their paths crossed amidst danger and deception. Together they changed the thoughts of both crews to work together. The final confrontation erupted when the gang of outlaws decided to kidnap Johnny, a pirate. Alliances were shattered and The royal and Pirates came together and fought back against the Gang of outlaws not just for power but for survival. Their courage inspired the others to lay arms down and choose cooperation over domination.
In the end, after searching for the Tome: it was finally found but as the Pirate crew, Wizard and Jest tried to read the understanding of all knowledge and power, they realized that they could see anything. Until the Princess stood up and read the Tome; she was the one who can understand all knowledge and power to unite and rule lands.
The legend of the Tome is not just a fairytale of rivalry but a tale about finding love and friendships in the unlikeliest places. Reminding us that even in chaos, love can change the course of the future.
The production was a success, the play had a flow narrative of daring heists and battles, with desert chases and shifting alliances. The audience watched as a climatic battle of negotiation where loyalties are tested and sacrifices are made.
The lighting in the dramatic scenes made it feel more thriving and real. The Jest played by Zoe Braxton and Captain Flint played by Brianna Casas had top tier humour. Squawk played by Vanessa Bautista played a very intense role of a parrot and did not break character.
Stage managers Bradley English and Taetum Cardenas made sure that the flow of the scenes were smooth through transitions.
Admission was free.
