The Ellsworth High School Theatre of the Mad Jesters is excited to present their 2025 Fall Musical: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. This production brings everyone's favorite Peanuts characters to life right on the Ellsworth High School stage in a story filled with emotion, laughter, and something for all audience members to enjoy! Get your tickets here!
In our full preview, you can hear directly from three of our talented cast members as they share their experiences preparing for the show. Their energy and enthusiasm offer a glimpse into the creativity and dedication behind the scenes. From rehearsals to character development, the cast is working hard to deliver a performance that will leave the community smiling. Check out our full cast list!
This musical is more than just a performance—it’s a celebration of friendship, perseverance, and the joy of storytelling. We invite families, friends, and community members to join us in supporting the arts and cheering on our students as they showcase their talents.
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown opens up Thanksgiving weekend on Friday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. They take the stage again on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. After a week off, the Mad Jesters are back at it again, putting on three more shows: Thursday, Dec. 4, Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6 -- each at 7 p.m.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at: https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/ellsworthhighschooltheatre/buy-tix?landingMessageSeen=true&fbclid=IwY2xjawNnwfNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZa1loTE0zV0s3YmNlUzVrAR5dblUV6aaFcM4A6oQcI1fiHilWNiS5_2hOhjmGFUJmwkZPAzd5YNqJ1T_krw_aem_3idpBZv0_t-AjJSucqIuRw.
Aside from the show -- the Theatre of the Mad Jesters will be partnering with the Hancock County SPCA during the entire run! Few people realize that Snoopy was a rescue dog, so we are partnering with the SPCA of Hancock County to feature a "pet profile" of an adoptable dog at their shelter before each show. All of the blankets and dog bowls that are props in the show will be donated to them once the run is over, too!
In addition, the benches in the show are "buddy benches" with the handprints of the cast and crew. We felt like this was an incredibly appropriate addition to themes in the show and a great way to support Charles Schultz's mission! When the show is over, we will be keeping one permanently in the auditorium and donating the other to the Friends of Rachel club at EHS whose mission is to promote kindness and inclusion. A buddy bench is a creatively designed bench in or outside a school where a child can go if they want someone to talk to.