Mischief and brotherly chaos ensue on the Glacier High School stage in 'Hammered: A Thor & Loki Play'

Before they were legends, they were teenagers. And apparently, being a god doesn't make adolescence any easier. 

The Wolfpack Theatre Company is trading superhero showdowns for sibling squabbles in “Hammered: A Thor & Loki Play,” a campy comedy where teenage trouble meets mythological mayhem.  

Written by two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle, “Hammered: A Thor & Loki Play” takes audiences back to a time before Thor was a mighty Avenger in the Marvel universe and Loki was everyone's favorite troublemaker. Back then, they were simply two brothers trying to survive growing up in Asgard. 

Thor, heir to the throne and future God of Thunder, is facing one of his greatest challenges yet — passing his final exams. Meanwhile, his younger brother Loki has a few schemes of his own. With both brothers competing for their parents' approval, sibling rivalry reaches mythological proportions as pranks, jealousy, and teenage drama turn the royal household upside down. 

“As a production team, we have focused on the human experiences of sibling rivalry, strength and weakness,” director Ivanna Fritz said. “These characters are technically gods, but they have definite flaws to which we all can relate. Thor is the 'favorite child,' and Loki is the mischievous one.” 

“We are using projections from the Marvel Spotlight Company but keeping our story and characters in the comic realm,” she said. “Mixing these two genres has been a unique experience. We have never set our play on a fictional planet with a comedic feel, so this has been a new experience for all of us.” 

Unlike the action-packed Marvel movies, this production focuses on humor, family relationships and the ups and downs of growing up.  

The cast includes both experienced performers and students making their stage debuts, all with varying degrees of familiarity with the Marvel universe. 

“The characters are very well known by some and not at all by others. My cast reflects that audience, so navigating this has been a good balance," Fritz said. 

The cast is made up of AJ Erdmann, Levi Reed, Brody Maras, Dane Bourriague, Natalie Kossak, Lucy Arnette, Arianna Gomez, Ben Weddle, Trevor Hammer, Kyla Turley, Ethan Harmon, Christina Eddins, Sophya Allred, Parker Scherer, Lilly Miller, Tanner Hachmann, Kellan Turley, Lillie Groom and Bosley Wakefield. 

Behind the scenes, Lilah Wellemeyer, Naemi Creighton, Jonah Sphuler, Skylar K Cooper, Max Peacher, Brennen Anderson, Piper Scherer and Addie Sallee make up the technical crew. 

Performances will be at 6:33 p.m. Nov. 17, 18 and 19 at the Wolfpack Theatre at Glacier High School, 375 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell.  

Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children, students and senior citizens. Tickets may be purchased at gofan.co, at Photo Video Plus in Kalispell and at the door. Audience members who wear superhero costumes to a performance will receive a $1 discount.