Musical Review: Comic Strips, Dogs, and Childhood Nostalgia hit the PHS Stage

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The play focuses on the comedic and sardonic events within the classic comic strip “Peanuts,” which
revolves around Charlie Brown, the hapless protagonist of the strip.

The play doesn’t flow chronologically, instead it focuses on important parts in the lives of the Peanuts Gang. Filled with plenty of well-placed songs and splendid comic relief, the play doesn’t disappoint. The play includes some of the famous comic strips that are well-known to audience members: Snoopy’s (performed by Katelyn Grubb) World War I flying exploits, Schroeder’s (performed by Eli Stewart) spectacular piano talents, and Charlie Brown’s (Jacob Beier) Valentine Day woes.

The play is like a compilation of various skits; grouped together for the most laughter, enjoyment, and show of Platteview’s musical capability. Small ensembles, the whole chorus, or a single solo, coupled with stupendous acting, greatly diversified and enriched the experience.

Though the play doesn’t have a main plot, the script, scenery, costumes, and lighting were implemented nicely. The play does its best to focus in on everyone and their characteristics, though Lucy (performed by Maddi McKewon), surely not to be out done, takes as much of the limelight as possible. Eventually, however, common sense finally reaches her and she is able to stand side by side equally among the rest of her friends.

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown is an energetic achievement for the school. While it do not leave this viewer with a full sense of completion or a solid conclusion, it was a wonderful success, and very enjoyable.