Get your tickets for the fall play!

September 23, 2025 / Abigail Cook
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Eastern Mennonite High School to Stage “Around the World in 80 Days”: A Whirlwind Adventure on Stage

Come to the fall play!

Eastern Mennonite High School is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of “Around the World in 80 Days,” a thrilling adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic novel. Audiences are invited to embark on a whirlwind journey as the enigmatic Phileas Fogg attempts to circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. With his fortune on the line, Fogg and his resourceful valet, a former circus performer, will traverse continents via steamships, locomotives, and even elephants. The play, adapted by playwright Laura Eason, brings Verne’s timeless tale to life with a fresh, modern twist.

Performance Details:

  • Directed by: Elizabeth Eby and alumna Liz Marin (’10)
  • Showtimes:
    • Friday, October 31 at 7 PM
    • Saturday, November 1 at 7 PM
    • Sunday, November 2 at 3 PM
  • Prices:
    • Adults: $10
    • Students and Senior Citizens (65+): $5
    • EMS faculty and students: One free ticket
  • Tickets available at easternmennonite.org/tickets, the middle/high school front office during school hours, or the box office before the show.
  • All seating is general admission with doors opening 20-30 minutes before showtime.

Don’t miss this chance to support our talented students and enjoy an evening of adventure and excitement. For seating arrangements accommodating mobility issues, please contact the ticket office. For any other inquiries, email tickets@easternmennonite.org.

Join us for a theatrical escapade that promises to be as enlightening as it is entertaining.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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