Aladdin Jr. (Ponderosa)

'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp' was the first play I ever did in the USA and I have such fond memories of it. It was a complete wonder to me that with a few costumes, shiny props and painted boards, we could transform the smelly MP room into a cave littered with gold!

That production was different from the one you'll see tonight but the basic story is the same - there is intrigue, there is romance and there is magic. Lots of magic!

It has been such a pleasure working on this show with the cast. All students, whether it's their first show or their forth, have given one hundred percent. It has been a joy watching them bring each character to life as they create the world of Aladdin.

A big thank you to the faculty and staff of Ponderosa and all the parents for their hard work. It's wonderful thing to be able to work with such support! Thank you to Frances and Tim and all the staff at Starting Arts. And a huge thanks to Diana and Mary for all they've done to make the music and the dances flow. It is all magic to me.

ej Taylor,
Director

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