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MONROE, Mich. – Adventure, romance, swordplay and laughter collide this spring as Monroe County Community College's Humanities and Social Sciences Division brings The Three Musketeers to life in the La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater from April 9-12. The La-Z-Boy Center is located on MCCC's Main Campus at 1555 S. Raisinville Rd. in Monroe. Adapted by celebrated playwright Ken Ludwig from the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas, The Three Musketeers is a fast-paced, high-spirited retelling of the timeless tale of honor, friendship and daring adventure. Audiences will follow young d’Artagnan as he joins forces with Athos, Porthos and Aramis to defend justice and outwit the scheming Cardinal Richelieu in a swashbuckling theatrical event filled with comedy, intrigue and heart. Featuring a unique collaboration of current and past MCCC students and guest actors, audiences will enjoy spirited performances, thrilling stage combat and vibrant storytelling. The show promises an evening of family-friendly entertainment appropriate for ages 10 and up. Performance dates and times include: Thursday, April 9 at 7 p.m. Friday, April 10 at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 12 at 1 p.m. Seating is limited to 200 guests per performance; reservations and donations are strongly encouraged. To reserve seats, please email littletheater@monroeccc.edu with: Your name Number in your party Preferred performance date Contact information A suggested donation of $10 per person is requested at the door to support the college’s Theatre Program and future productions. Director Angie Lai, invites you to, "Join us for an unforgettable journey of bravery, loyalty and camaraderie -- because in the end, it’s all for one and one for all!" Below is the cast and crew: CAST D’Artagnan: Bryan Valencia-Jimenez Athos: Vincent Nolan Porthos: Aden Kuhn Aramis: Tye Downey Cardinal Richelieu: Noah Black King Louis XIII: Alex Schmitt Rochefort: Cody Brown Monsieur de Tréville: Drake Ter Mors The Duke of Buckingham: Gage Blaisdell Sabine: Morgandy Mcguire Milady de Winter: Alex Kuhn Constance Bonacieux: Jessica Newsom Queen Anne: Lily Close D’Artagan’s Father: Alex Schmitt D’Artagnan’s Mother: Bea Wallace Ravanche/Stanley: Ben Rothrock Elise/Septime/Sister: Abby Carr Adele/Shopkeeper/Mother Superior: Leo La Clair Innkeeper: Nick Kuhn Fache: Mike Nowak Abbess: Jadin White Old Woman: Amanda Dominguez Cardinal’s Guard: Gage Blaisdell, Mike Nowak, Logan Vanbuskirk, Ben Rothrock, Cole Phillips Townspeople: Jadin White, Philip Eizak, Zachariah Eizak, Nick Kuhn, Matthew Garlepied, Amanda Dominguez Tavern Dwellers: Lucas Bruning, Philip Eizak, Zachariah Eizak, Jadin White, Leo La Clair, Nick Kuhn Royal Ball Guests: Miranda Dickerson, Matthew Garlepied, Leo La Clair, Abby Carr, Mike Nowak, Ben Rothrock, Jadin White, Philip Eizak King’s Servants: Nick Kuhn, Lucas Bruning, Zachariah Eizak CREW Director: Angie Lai Fight Choreographer: Noah Black Ball Choreographer: Kellie Lajiness Stage Manager: Serra Forrester About Monroe County Community College Founded in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County, educational funds from the State of Michigan and student tuition. The college’s mission is to enrich lives in our community by providing opportunity through student-focused, affordable, quality higher education and other learning experiences. The Main Campus is located at 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Mich., 48161, with easy access to Toledo and Detroit. The Whitman Center is located at 7777 Lewis Ave.,Temperance, Mich., 48182, near the Ohio-Michigan Border. Detailed information about MCCC is available at www.monroeccc.edu. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College’s Health Sciences Division will host a Nursing Information Session on Friday, March 20 at 1 p.m. in Room 105 of the Welch Health Education Building. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College is seeking nominations for the 2026 MCCC Alumnus of the Year Award and the 2026 College Supporter of the Year Award. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. -- Monroe County Community College President Dr. Kojo A. Quartey announced this morning that a joint appeal committee unanimously decided to recognize Turning Point USA at MCCC as an official student club. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College will host an Adult Learner Open House on March 12 for those age 21 and above who are considering college. The event will be held in Founders Hall (Building F) from 5-8 p.m. Read Press Release

Monroe County Community College has launched a new Pathway to Apprenticeships Certificate Program that was built in partnership with the Monroe/Lenawee AFL CIO Skilled Trades Council, Parmeshwar (Peter) Coomar, dean of Applied Science and Engineering Technology, has announced. Read Press Release

Monroe County Community College will host a presentation, workshop/demo and month-long public display by Phoenix-based artist Cora J. Quiroz as part of its Visiting Artist Series. Read Press Release

The Respiratory Therapy Program at Monroe County Community College has scheduled numerous opportunities -- including in-person and online information sessions, as well as hospital tours to see respiratory therapists on the job -- for prospective students to learn more about the growing RT field. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College’s credit enrollment is up by 4.4 percent, with 2,577 students attending MCCC this Winter Semester. That is up from 2,463 one year ago. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Collage is back at Monroe County Community College. After a hiatus more than a decade, the Collage Concert returns to MCCC's La-Z-Boy Center on Sunday, Feb. 22 with 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. shows. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College is pleased to announce the 2025 Fall Semester Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more hours and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Read Press Release

Monroe County Community College has announced over $325,000 of scholarship funding available for the 2026-27 academic year. Read Press Release

MONROE and TEMPERANCE, Mich. – Beginning Winter 2026, Monroe County Community College will offer a new course titled "The Human Body in Health and Disease" (HLTSC-170), a health science course that is a prerequisite for MCCC's anticipated new paramedic degree and certificate programs slated to start in the Fall 2026 at its Bedford location, the Whitman Center. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College’s Office of Workforce Development is offering two new drone pilot training courses for Federal Aviation Administration certification prep this winter -- including an introductory course for recreational operators and a commercial pilot course -- at greatly reduced rates via a grant to MCCC from SEMCA GEM Talent, Barry Kinsey, director of workforce development, has announced. Read Press Release

The Foundation at Monroe County Community College has announced a special scholarship opportunity for the Winter 2026 semester for current and new students. Over $80,000 of scholarships will be awarded. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 5, 2025. The online scholarship application is available now at www.monroeccc.edu/scholarships. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. -- Monroe County Community College's proposal for a renewal of its current 5-year Maintenance and Improvement Millage failed to pass yesterday. Below is a statement from President Dr. Kojo A. Quartey on the millage renewal defeat: Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College is offering 11 credit classes at the Whitman Center in Bedford during the upcoming Winter Semester, which begins January 16. Registration for the Winter Semester is underway. The Whitman Center is located at 7777 Lewis Ave. in Temperance. Read Press Release

MONROE, Mich. -- Following an 8-3 vote with several abstentions by Monroe County Community College's Student Government Association this afternoon to not approve the establishment of a Turning Point USA club on campus, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success Dr. Scott Behrens emailed SGA President Marwan Alabdullah and the prospective club's advisor, Barry Kinsey, earlier this evening to confirm he was officially approving the club. Read Press Release

In light of numerous inaccurate statements and rumors made on social media over the last day or so, MCCC is issuing the following statement regarding the progress of a petition by students to bring a Turning Point USA chapter to Monroe County Community College. Read Press Release

Monroe County Community College is hosting X-Tech, MCCC’s Applied Technology and Apprenticeships Pathway Exploration Day on Tuesday, October 21 from 5 - 8 p.m. in the Career Technology Center on the college's main campus, 1555 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe MI. Read Press Release