Based on the novel by Natalie Babbitt, “Tuck Everlasting” is the story of the Tuck family, who, in 1808 unwittingly drank from a spring in the woods of Treegap, New Hampshire, that made them immortal. The family gathers almost 80 years later in Treegapand Jesse Tuck befriends local girl Winnie Foster. The Tucks are being pursued by an evil carnival director who knows their secret. They must protect Winnie as well as the secret of the spring. Winnie ultimately must choose between a life well lived and a life that never ends.

The show is directed by Kimberly Weems and choreographed by Terpsie Toon, with stage design by Thomas Dodd, costume design by Kent Streed, and lighting design by Bonnie Brewer.

The cast consists of 26 Lake Placid High School students. The folk score will be accompanied by an orchestra of nine local musicians.

Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for students and children.

From left, Evelynn Sharp, Lydia Bullock, Anne Smith and Jameson Batt perform in Lake Placid High School’s “Tuck Everlasting: The Musical.” (Photo provided — Bonnie Brewer)

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Cast list

Jesse Tuck: Cooper Holmes

Mae Tuck: Emma Bishop

Angus Tuck: Anders Stanton

Lake Placid High School students Aidan Mellin, Anders Stanton, Emma Bishop and Cooper Holmes rehearse "Tuck Everlasting." (Photo provided — Bonnie Brewer)

Miles Tuck: Aiden Mellin

Winnie Foster: Lydia Bullock

Man in the Yellow Suit: Jameson Batt

Mother: Evelynn Sharp

Nana: Anne Smith

Hugo: Jesse Izzo

Constable Joe: Max Gole

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Ensemble: (Various memories, spirits, travelers, townfolk, carnival workers and patrons): Ellie Bousquet, John Brownell, Brendan Bullock, Jacey Burns, Hallie Corrow, Lily Flanigan, Marley Levenson, Lea O’Brien, Magnolia O’Brien, Hayden Plank, Lindsey Rath, Madisyn Smith, Anna Taylor, Amber Winch

Children: Alexa Coffin, Norah Galvin, Parker Scanio