LEWISTON – Although the play is named for the original book written by Daniel Keyes in 1959, “Flowers for Algernon” – which will be staged at Lewiston High School – is best known as the play version of the 1968 feature film “Charly,” starring Cliff Robertson as Charlie.

“Flowers for Algernon tells the story of Charlie Gordon (played by Christopher Hodgkin), a mentally disabled adult living in New York City. As the story begins, the audience is introduced to Charlie’s teacher, Alice Kinnian (Brittany Martin), who helps Charlie become a candidate for a revolutionary experiment.

Conducted by Dr. Strauss (Andrew Jackson) and Professor Nemur (Renald LeFebvre), the experiment involves brain surgery that will help Charlie elevate his intelligence possibly to genius level. The surgery is risky because, thus far, the only other test subjects have been mice. However, one particular mouse named Algernon stands out as an amazing success and prompts everyone to have faith in the surgery.

Only weeks after the operation, Charlie’s intelligence reaches the level of a genius. During that time, Charlie’s eyes are opened to an unbounded learning capacity, to a sense of independence and to love. However, he also comes to understand his past with shocking clarity and begins to detest the man he once was.

The “Flowers for Algernon” cast includes familiar faces from previous Centre Stage Ensemble shows: Christopher Hodgkin, Michele Fortier, Renald LeFebvre, Erica Grandmaison, Amanda Martin, Christina Zahn, Anna Smedley, Maame Bonsu, Ruth Choate, Matt Reed, Elsje Schipper and Rebecca Spilecki. Newcomers include Brittany Martin, Amber Thibault, Ryan Dubois, David Carvalho, Andrew Jackson, Jessica Lemay, Marissa Lussier, Spencer Roy, Veronica Beaudoin, and Jennifer Soucy.

Richard Martin is director and set designer; Doreen Traynor is costumer; Paula Masselli is props manager; Katy Bouchard is stage manager and producer; and Tucker Adams oversees sound.

The curtain will go up at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 1 at Lewiston Middle School on Central Avenue. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. Tickets will be sold at the door. Light refreshments will be available at intermission.