Disney's ALADDIN JR Opens at Hale Center Theater Orem Tonight

Hale Center Theater Orem presents Disney's Aladdin Jr. beginning tonight, featuring Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Jim Luigs, Music Adapted and Arranged by Bryan Louiselle, and based on the 1992 Disney film Aladdin.

Aladdin, a street rat, is the only person who can enter the cave of wonders and retrieve a magical lamp for the dark Vizier Jafar. He becomes trapped in the cave and accidentally discovers the resident of the lamp. Aladdin develops a relationship with the Genie and uses his wishes to become a prince to chase the affections of Princess Jasmine. When Jafar finally steals the lamp and gets three wishes of his own, Aladdin must rely on his intelligence to trick Jafar and save his friends and the Kingdom.

Disney's ALADDIN JR. is a stage adaptation of the Disney hit film. Filled with magic, mayhem, and magic carpet rides, audiences' spirits will soar with excitement. Most of all, the tuneful, Academy award-winning score with songs including "A Whole New World" and "Friend Like Me" will make this musical appeal to all ages.

Arts Education is a large part of HCTO's mission. HCTO's children's productions serve as a vehicle to not only educate and introduce children to theater who come to see the production, but also serve as a great educational tool for the young actors and actresses performing as well. All children's productions at HCTO are mounted by the same professional production staff as their main stage shows. The students are able to experience what it is like to work alongside professional directors and designers.

The cast ranges in age from 12 - 17 years and comes from many areas across Utah Valley.

This production is made possible by the Orem City CARE Grant.

Cast of Characters:

Narrator 1 - Kennedy Johnson

Narrator 2 - Hailey Bennett

Narrator 3 - Megan Gee

Narrator 4 - Cutter Mendenhall

Narrator 5 - Suzannah Osmond

Aladdin - Parker Smith/Tanner Perkins

Jasmine - Kelsea Kocherhans/Katherine Bennett

Genie - ArDon Smith/Tyler John

Jafar - TJ Holdman/Timmy Ryan

Iago - Morgan Wilcock

Sultan - Tyler John/ArDon Smith

Razoul - Travus Lemon

Guard 1 - Joe Graul

Guard 2 - Abrin Tinney

Carpet - Halle Garn

Prince 1 - Teagan Smith

Prince 2 - Eddie Ryan

Prince 3 - Jason Lindstrom

Ensemble: Jill Skousen, Isabelle Purdie, Victoria Holdman, Brooke Walker, Ali Bradbury, Paige Fish, Haley Duckwitz, Emily McKell, Adrienne Hawks, Whitney Rovig.

CREATIVE TEAM:

Directed by Ryan Radebaugh and Brittni Smith

Musical Direction by Brittni Smith and David Smith

Production Assistants-Jenna King and Liz Crandall

Costume Design-Tami Crandall

Hair and Makeup-Clarissa Knots

Properties-Linda Hale

Scenic Design-Bobby Swenson

Technical Operations Manager-Andy Keele

Tickets range in price from $6.00 - $8.00 each ($2 less for children per ticket). To order tickets visit the Hale Center Theater Orem Box Office, call 801-226-8600 or visit HaleTheater.org.

Show Schedule: July 15 - 26, Mon - Fri at 2:00 PM.

Photo Credit: Pete Widtfeldt/Can I Get a Copy.com.

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