Can an urchin from the streets pull the wool over the eyes of the upper-class socialites of English society? Can a confirmed bachelor learn to change his ways? Come find out the answers to these and many other crucial questions tonight, as the classic musical "My Fair Lady" comes to the Mason stage.

After playfully pushing him into a barrel, Alfred P. Doolittle’s (played by senior Chad O’Hara) cockney sidekicks (played by freshman Daniel Thielman and senior Jason Martinez) try to help him pull his way out of the barrel in this evening’s production of “My Fair Lady”. (photo by Olivia Farrow)	Eliza Doolittle, played by junior Maliha Adams, is attempting to rise up from her lowly social status as a flower girl, by learning how to neutralize her cockney-speaking ways with the help of Mr. Higgins, played by senior Dan Burkey.  (photo by Olivia Farrow)

With lines finally learned, costumes ready, and actors undoubtedly nervous, the curtain will rise at 7:30 tonight, tomorrow and Saturday. "My Fair Lady," an adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s "Pygmalion," tells the story of Eliza, a lowly flower girl, who is taken in by two bachelors and transformed into a lady. The process is a long and painful one, much to the chagrin of Professor Higgins (played by senior Dan Burkey) and Colonel Pickering (played by junior Andy Tonken). However, the results are well worth the wait when Eliza (played by junior Maliha Adams) sheds her cockney ways and emerges as a breathtaking young woman, leaving all in awe.

Rehearsals for the production began in late October. Since then, the cast (which consists of over 30 actors and actresses) has survived sleepless nights, forgotten lines, the loss of cast members, and several illnesses – including faculty director Pamela Ricker’s case of pneumonia. The orchestra, directed by Mrs. Mary Jo Webster, has also put in long hours at rehearsal, and their contributions to the production are certain to be noticed. Likewise, the Mason stage crew, under the leadership of Mr. John Ballou, also has a vital role in the technical aspects of the production—coordinating spotlights, microphones, sets, and much more.

The 18-scene production is Mrs. Ricker’s first at George Mason High School. Parent volunteers Mrs. Janice Nette and Mrs. Ruth Burkey have put in countless hours designing and sewing costumes and overseeing the make-up team.

"This musical has become one heck of a show, as well as a learning and bonding experience for all of us," remarked Maliha Adams, whose role in "My Fair Lady" is her first on the Mason stage.