Rain forest show at Scottville Upper Elementary

SCOTTVILLE — On Monday, March 17, the Mason County Central Scottville Upper Elementary gymnasium will be transformed into a rain forest.

“Live on Stage, The Rainforest” will feature the sounds and sites of a tropical rainforest with the beautiful sounds and sights of the Amazon region. It will feature exotic birds,   kinkajous, monkeys and snakes.

It all started as a dream for founder and current director Mike Kohlrieser.   In the 1980’s Mike and his wife Marcia became increasingly aware of problems in the tropical rainforests.  Using his already developed skills as an animal trainer and stage entertainer, Mike wanted to educate young and old alike about these animals facing possible extinction.

In 1992 the non-profit organization Understanding Wildlife, Inc. was created.  The goal is simple-educate and inspire individuals to get involved and make this a better world for us all (including the animals) to live in.

This comedy animal show will be at Scottville Upper Elementary for two shows at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person and will be available at the door.