CULLMAN, Ala. – This Friday through Sunday, April 8-10, St. Bernard Prep’s Drama department will present “Aladdin Jr.,” a little twist on Disney’s popular telling of the tale of an orphaned “street rat” who is offered three wishes by a genie. With his heart set on the love of a princess, Aladdin must balance rising fame and fortune with an ultimate need to be true to who he really is.
“I am extremely proud of the Aladdin cast for several reasons,” said Director Ashleigh Russell. “One is that these kids are so busy with schoolwork, sports, holding down jobs and being involved in their community, but still find time to rehearse several times a week, outside of school, to put on a great show. I am also very proud of this group for coming together to become a team. They range from 7 – 12 grade, and may or may not have known each other before this show. Lastly, I have grown to love these kids as my own and have enjoyed seeing them grow and improve their talents and theatrical skills. They have been open to becoming better and improving and I can’t wait for the community to see them take the stage.”
Cast and crew
Aladdin – Adrian Cortes
Genie – Cole Bissot
Jasmine – Maddie McBride
Sultan – Campbel Whaley
Jafar – Emmanuel Santiago
Iago – Madison Moody
Magic Carpet – Caroline McBride
Aboo – Sean Daly
Rajah – Daniel Pichardo
Babkak, Omar and Kassim – Gabriel Zimmerman, Cameron Smiley, Josh Marks
Isir – Maybrit Freudenberg
Manal – Joy Lamote
Beggars – Reid Bissot, Alexander Nacilla
Apple Vendor – Caroline McBride
Razoul – Ricky Ramirez
Guards – Sarah Woods, Luke Daly, James Crabb
Prince Abdullah – Abel Morris
Attendants – Parker Guthrie, Daniel Pichardo
Entourage/Agrabahns – Above cast plus Emma Whaley, Maggie Holsomback, Sarah Cumbie
Voice of the Cave of Wonders – Matthew Shaddrix
Stagehands – Samuel Myers, Adrian Gershfield, Abbi McBride
Choreographers – Merilee Schartung, Emma Whaley, Maggie Holsomback
Set design – St. Bernard Prep Middle School art class with Elicia Fallin and Meghan Epperly
Lights, sound – John Caples, Adrian Gershfield
At a glance
St. Bernard Prep presents Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.”
April 8, 9, 10 at the Byre Theater at St. Bernard Abbey
April 8 at 7:00 p.m.
April 9 at 7:00 p.m.
April 10 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets $10
For tickets or information, call the school office at 256-739-6682 or email arussell@stbernardprep.com.
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