SCHOOL PLAY
ALADDIN
Brent’s Fall Musical Production! | November 18 at 6:30 pm and November 19 at 1:30 pm
Aladdin is a street-urchin who lives in a large and busy town long ago with his faithful monkey friend Abu. When Princess Jasmine gets tired of being forced to remain in the palace that overlooks the city, she sneaks out to the marketplace, where she accidentally meets Aladdin. Under the orders of the evil Jafar (the sultan’s advisor), Aladdin is thrown in jail and becomes caught up in Jafar’s plot to rule the land with the aid of a mysterious lamp. Legend has it that only a person who is a “diamond in the rough” can retrieve the lamp from the Cave of Wonders. Aladdin might fight that description, but that’s not enough to marry the princess, who must (by law) marry a prince.
The performing arts do wonders for children! Budding actors, dancers and singers develop a sense of confidence, the ability to sustain focus and work toward a goal, responsibility for their contribution to the greater whole, love for their fellow company-members, and the joy of being on stage! Studies have shown that students make huge gains in literacy skills through their creative engagement with the play text and empathetic connection with characters. Best of all, the school play is wholesome, structured fun for all.
Production Team
Meagan Berg will continue to serve as Lead Director. Special guest artist Daniel Zook will provide choreography and Brent’s incoming Music Teacher Heather Schmidt will provide Musical Direction. Several other talented staff members, including Shoreh Homayoun will also return! We are thrilled to bring these talented professionals to our stage!
Rehearsals will begin the week of September 12 and will occur every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4:30pm-5:30pm. Every week we will post a rehearsal schedule, detailing which students are needed on which days.
