The students participating in the Wawasee High School spring musical, “Tuck Everlasting,” in front row from left are Charlotte Kompagne, Marin Wagoner, Elizabeth Anderson, Grace Douglas and Audrey Fitzsimmons. Second row: Oliver Boesenberg, Caleb Dennis, Jaiden Jones, Alicea Miller, Gabby Faurote, Noelle Nethaway and Maddie Linvile. Third row: Ollie Compton, Zach Miller, Kate Shoemaker, Ava Weldy, Ellie Parrett, Sydni Ewing and Gwen Frank. Fourth row: Ethan Dennis, Clay Coblentz, Amelia Dement, Josh Lesko and Sophia Smith. Fifth row: Issac Miller, Abraham Sanchez Hernandez, Clara Puy Barreales, Lily Lawrence, Audrey Miller, Ashley Wake, Payton Minear, Allyssa Perkins, Karissa Boesenberg, Windsor Bonner, Julia Stover, Josalyn Kolberg and Julieann Eaglin. Photo by Blair Baumgartner.

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SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School will be presenting “Tuck Everlasting” as its spring musical. The show is directed by Kristin Bonner.

Joining Bonner on the production team are Mindy Coblentz, Adam Moyer, Chris Dykhuisen, Ben Essick and Jeremy Van Lue.

Would you want to live forever? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster longs for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence in the woods. When she unexpectedly encounters the Tuck Family, she finds more adventures than she could have imagined.

When Winnie learns the magic behind the Tuck’s unending youth, she strives to protect their secret from those who would use their secret for ill-gotten gain.

Throughout her adventures, Winnie faces a perplexing dilemma: Return to the life she knows or continue with the Tuck Family on their eternal journey.

PLAY PRACTICE — Cast members act out a scene from “Tuck Everlasting.” Shown from left are Clay Coblentz, Windsor Bonner, Ethan Dennis, Amelia Dement, Allyssa Perkins and Josh Lesko. Photo by Blair Baumgartner.

“Tuck Everlasting” is an adaptation of Natalie Babbitt’s novel of the same title. The story takes place in Tree Gap, N.H., and follows the adventures of the mysteriously unaging Tuck Family and Winnie Foster.

Throughout their lifetime, the Tucks encounter people who are determined to discover the family’s secret to anti-aging. The Man In The Yellow Suit is the antagonist who permeates Winnie’s and the family’s escapades.

“Tuck Everlasting” is a delightful production that will make you laugh, cry and ponder the beauty of creating memories of a life well lived.

The music score is poignant and altogether lovely. Bring your kids, parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors, because you won’t want to miss it.

Bonner explained, last year the performing arts program had 25 seniors graduate and she didn’t have the number of boys she was used to having to perform. She also wanted to do a dance-heavy show this time around.

“It’s beautiful. It’s the most beautiful story I’ve ever done,” Bonner said. “I listened to the sound track then I read the book. They actually teach the book here in sixth grade.”

In addition to Wawasee High School students performing in the musical, students from the middle schools and Lee Ann Stewart’s Dance School are also participating. “It’s the arts , it’s all intertwined,” Bonner said.

Show dates are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 24-25, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26, in the Wawasee High School Auditorium. Tickets range from $10-$12.

Patrons may wish to choose the “Adopt an actor” option for $15, which offsets the cost for students who may have financial need.

Seating is reserved and online purchasing is recommended at wawaseeperformingarts.ludus.com or at the door if not sold out prior to show night. Ticket price at the door will be $12 for all seats.