SIXTH GRADERS BRING DOWN THE HOUSE WITH PERFORMANCE OF ALADDIN
"Wow" "Unbelievable!" "A tour de Force!" Those were only a few of the comments heard last weekend from audience members as they filed out of the Middle School Cafetorium after having just seen Aladdin Kids. The musical was a break with tradition, as for the first time, sixth graders put on their own performance, separate from a single Middle School production. Bravo to the cast and crew of Aladdin Kids! As the musical came to a close on December 6th, all of the six graders bowed graciously to a thunderous round of applause in recognition of their two incredible performances. Throughout the eight weeks of rehearsal, Director/Choreographer Jon Grodeski, Stage Manager Deidre Cutler, Production Manager Brian Messemer, and Plaza Theatrical Productions, Inc. provided their guidance, hard work, and dedication to the young actors. The musical was full of drama, dancing, and popular songs including A Whole New World, Friend Like Me, Prince Ali, and One Jump Ahead. It is likely, that we will see these talented middle school performers on a North Shore stage in the future! The cast included: Aladdin ……………….. KYLE WOLF Genie ………………….. HANNAH SCHOEN Jafar …………………… RICHARD PEREZ Jasmin …………………. CHRISTINA GOSLIN Lamp Vendor …………. TERRENCE MURPHY Sultan …………………. JOHN MAVLIOS Iago …………………… ZACHARY SULLIVAN Vendors ………………. NICHOLAS BRAUN, NATALIA DIFEO, EMMA MORLEY, and SARAH RUSH Palace Guards ………...LUCAS CASTLE, OSCAR ELDEN, GAVIN LACY, and ETHAN SNYDER Jr. Djinn ……………….. KAYLA DEPALMA, LIBBY DENLEY, BRIDGET LEWIS, ISABELLA MARCHESE, JULIA MORRISSEY, SAMANTHA PASSUELLO, CHRISTIANE PODARAS, and MEGAN TANDY Citizens of Agrabah: Courtesans …………… ANGELINA ABBONDANDOLO, ALEXA BRUMM, FRANCESCA COROZZO, SAMANTHA FRANK, EMMA NOVIKOV, and CHRISTINA PAIS Shoppers …………….. GIANNA ALBANESE, ROSIE ANCONA, ABBY BANNER, FIONA COLBY, McKENZIE JOHANSON, CAROL MADDEN, EMMA MALONE, CASANDRA NOCHOWITZ, NOELLE PAPPOUS, MAGGIE SMITH, and KELLY WEBER Additionally, many parents devoted an enormous time and effort as Costume Moms, "working tirelessly to put together," said Director Jon Grodeski, "an exotic and magical wardrobe for the entire cast." The moms included: Elizabeth Schoen, Brenda Rush, Donna Braun, Michele Manfredi, Corri Wolf, Kristina Lacy, Eva Mavlios, Julia Brennan, and Joy Sullivan. |