The Retiz Memorial Theatre Department is proud to present "Flowers for Algernon," a play adapted by David Rogers, originally a book written by Daniel Keyes, as the theatre department’s fall play.

The show is a story about a young man named Charlie, who is mentally challenged. he, along with a mouse named Algernon, are given a surgical procedure that changes their lives forever. The story is poignant, romantic, funny, and tragic, but with hope of man’s indomitable spirit.

The show will be performed at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 and 29, and at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Ticket information can be obtained by emailing mhstheatre@evdio.org or visiting seat yourself.biz/mhstheatre.