Sure, she entered a house that wasn’t hers, ate some porridge, did a little property damage and then took a nap. But is Goldilocks guilty of a crime?

Audiences will find out, Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 21-22, at noon and 5 p.m. each day, when Chantilly High presents "Goldilocks on Trial." Tickets are $5.

There’s a cast of 36 and crew of 16, and Director Ed Monk double cast this children’s play because "There were so many good character actors in the auditions; we have a lot of talent. We’ve done this show a number of times and everyone always enjoys it, so we’re hoping they’ll like it this time, too."

Playing the district attorney are Morgan Lagos and Jessica Bogert; bailiff, Breanne Saitta and Lucy Smith; Papa Bear, Adam Gaskins and Ben Zimmerman; Baby Bear, Katie Manik and Cammi Gonzales; pig, Mike Bamford and Susie Andrejcak; Cantolope the porridge expert, Robbie Novak and Connor Haggerty; Police Officer Clorox, Caleb Koluder and Charlie Folsom; and Merwin the big, bad wolf, Shaan Sharma and Barry Coleman.

Sharing the role of Goldilocks are Alex Johnson and Angela Virostek. "She’s not the typical Goldilocks," said Johnson. "She tries to act innocent, but realizes she did something wrong. She’s hardcore — tougher, stronger and not so perfect. When the bears got home, they found her in their bed, called the police and had her arrested."

A sophomore, Johnson said she’s not like her character, but is having fun with her role. "A lot of what happens onstage is centered around me, so it’s really exciting because it’s my first lead," she said. "It’s hard going outside my comfort zone and being more rough, but it’s great to be in a children’s show — the kids are dying laughing. It’s a hilarious show; the dialogue’s so witty, and both children and parents will get the jokes, so it’s good for all ages."

Tahlya Angba and Lindsay Barnes play Mama Bear. "She’s really sweet but, when she gets annoyed, she loses her temper and has a tantrum," said Angba, a junior. "She’s also jolly and tries to be nice and comforting to her family. It’s really fun because some people look at Mama Bear as just sweet and nice. But when she blows up, it’s a shock to the audience, so you won’t expect it."

IT’S SOMETIMES tough distinguishing between her character’s happy and angry moods, said Angba, because Mama Bear is always "hyper." But to show that she’s a bear, Angba does "bear movements, with big paws and feet and stomping. And I’m noisy and messy when I’m eating." Being in a children’s play is enjoyable, she said, because "You get to be a kid, yourself, and have fun with it and with the audience. And everyone will like the different characters — they’re all goofy in their own way."

Portraying the judge are Ahryel Tinker and Grace Gardner. "Goldilocks is on trial for breaking and entering," said Gardner, a sophomore. "She’s accused of eating all the porridge and smashing a chair. But the judge doesn’t want to be at the trial. She’s hungry and wants to find reasons to cut it short, but the lawyers persuade her to keep on. She’s also silly and jokes a lot."

There are lots of lines to memorize, said Gardner, "But it’s a big part and I’m honored to be in this production. The decision rests on the judge and she also gets to comment on all the witnesses. In children’s shows, you don’t have to be serious and it’s great to make little kids laugh. And since they’re only open to Drama I and II students, you don’t have to compete with the older kids for roles. The audience will really enjoy it; it’s a well-known fairytale, but a different take on it."

DEFENSE ATTORNEY Wombat is played by Kelsey Monk and Lia Dimaiuta. "I’m the nerd with the attitude," said Monk. "I can be a little harsh and really push the characters to the limit when I try to get them to confess. So I have to be mean and nasty to them, but loving and caring to my client, Goldilocks. I really like it because I can yell and scream and be nice — and I even pretend to die, at one point."

Hardest, she said, is "being genuine about everything and really getting into character when you’re reading all these crazy lines. But I love it because, when you’re acting for little kids, they really let you know they like it; they laugh and don’t hold back. This story has all the classic characters everyone knows, but they all have an edge, so it’s nothing like the audience has seen before. The characters aren’t like you’d expect them to be."