Directed, filmed, and edited by the award-winning duo Cody Seymour & Wesley Boutilier of Viewest Productions (follow them on Instagram @viewistproductions), this film dives deep into rehearsals, costume builds, dragon engineering, and the moment our cast first opened Uhuburg’s 14-foot gates to the public.
Creator Kelly Nelson shares the deeply personal and spiritual origin story of Mirth & Mischief—an immersive fantasy experience born from a single moment of musical inspiration and nurtured over a decade of imagination, resilience, and creativity. 🧚🏻‍♀️🔥
Set in the majestic Uhuburg Castle in Helen, GA, this story-driven spectacle explores the timeless battle between darkness and light—reminding us that joy, self-expression, and connection are powerful forms of resistance.
đźŽÂ Mirth & Mischief invites you to bring your light, your magic, and your full self into a world of music, dance, costume, and community.
In the heart of an enchanted castle, a tormented prince wrestles with the shadows that cloud his mind and kingdom alike. Once vibrant, the land now lies shrouded in darkness, echoing the prince’s inner turmoil. Fire-wielding dragons stand vigilant on the ramparts, while an ancient owl shaman chants through the night, watched over by his solemn flock from lofty perches.
Amidst the gloom, the ethereal Moon Goddess emerges—a spectral mirror of the prince’s troubled soul. Her presence casts an eerie, silvery glow through the castle’s winding corridors, intensifying his inner conflict with each step. Mythical creatures stir in hidden alcoves, their whispers like echoes of forgotten spells, as they flicker into sight from shadowy corners of the turrets and towers.
But hope arrives with the radiant Earth Goddess, who brings warmth and light to the castle, accompanied by her joyful groundlings. Her touch revives the long-lost life of the castle, and with her presence, the prince feels a stirring—a newfound awareness of his true self and a spark of optimism that begins to melt his despair.
As the live production unfolds, the castle becomes the stage for a grand struggle between darkness and light, guided by the Moon Goddess and Earth Goddess. The prince battles his inner demons, seeking redemption and purpose. In a climactic moment, he confronts his past, embracing the light within himself with the help of the Earth Goddess.
With her guidance, he banishes the shadows from his kingdom, ushering in a new era of peace and renewal. The castle, once a symbol of sorrow, now shines as a beacon of hope, transformed by the harmony of the Moon and Earth Goddesses’ dance, as the prince steps into his destiny as a light for his people.