WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- The cast of, Morgan and the Falcon Prince, a children’s play presented by the Performing Arts Series, took the stage Friday and Saturday.

The play, written by Jim Anderson and B.J. Hursh, and directed by Richard Herman, told the story of a young prince from a fairy-tale land, who is turned into a falcon by a wizard that wants to take control of the kingdom. His fate lies in the hands of Morgan, a female member of the Royal Academy of Magic, and Gasper, a gardener, who do everything in their power to save him from Ravano, an ancient, evil monster.

Maggie Quinn, who plays Valerie, applies lipstick before the show.

Geoff Pottorff, who plays the Falcon Prince, has his make-up applied by Kayla Lopez.

Sheri Ann McCartney, who plays Morgan, gets ready before a show.

The cast took time to pose for the camera.

Josh Finley, who plays Corran, in a scene with Karen Billingsley -Leandra.

Mike Wilson, who plays Turrellyon (left), in a scene with Morgan (center); and Peter Macy -Gasper (right).

Darius Hagens plays the monster Ravano.

Gasper gawks as Morgan practices her magic.

Gasper in a scene with Maggie Quinn, who plays Velerie (center), and Morgan.

The Falcon Prince (left) in a scene with Morgan and Gasper.