'Maxis!'

Just like 'High School Musical.' But no girls allowed.

Alex Q. Arbuckle

1909

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In December 1909, the Norwegian Students’ Society premiered their stage production of a comedic revue entitled Maxis!The all-male student cast played a litany of characters, from kings, queens and princesses to musketeers, satyrs and (not considered unusual for the time) a figure in blackface.The play was a tremendous success, presenting to sold-out crowds for two weeks. It was taken on tour the following year. 

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