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The Performing Arts Guild “Aladdin” dress rehearsal at The Center for the Arts, Monday afternoon, left to right are: guard Alexis Walker, Princess is sarah LaPlant, Mahadad is Laurens Montanaro, and guard Shannon Busse.
This age-old tale has been told and retold for centuries. Now, Mila Johansen has adapted it into a humorous, yet touching fast-paced musical. Mila collaborated on the musical score with local composer, Darryl Stines.
Opening on the streets of Al Kabar, we are greeted by Baba Abdul, a local merchant who says, “When in Arabia, do as the Arabians do.” Aladdin, a young pickpocket, is discovered by the Sultan's Chief Advisor, Suleyman, who is also, as it happens, an evil sorcerer. Aladdin is just skinny enough to fit into the small opening of a cave that Suleyman knows to contain a lamp of magical powers. Also fitting into his plans, Suleyman has sweet-talked the Sultan into marrying his evil sister, Jullanar. Jullanar has plans of gaining the Sultan's treasury by getting rid of his nine daughters by marrying them off as quickly as possible to any prince who will have them.
So in a nutshell, boy meets girl, boy is about to lose girl so boy, with the help of his magnificent, bumbling, half-powered Genie, saves girl and all her sisters. A delightful tale of love and splendor for audiences of all ages.
Paulette Rudolph directs a very talented cast of 43 young talented actors. The beautifully artistic and colorful costumes are designed by Sharon Olson. The creative and elaborate set along with the costumes, music and witty humor makes this particular production a display of pageantry and artistic endeavor.
Opening on the streets of Al Kabar, we are greeted by Baba Abdul, a local merchant who says, “When in Arabia, do as the Arabians do.” Aladdin, a young pickpocket, is discovered by the Sultan's Chief Advisor, Suleyman, who is also, as it happens, an evil sorcerer. Aladdin is just skinny enough to fit into the small opening of a cave that Suleyman knows to contain a lamp of magical powers. Also fitting into his plans, Suleyman has sweet-talked the Sultan into marrying his evil sister, Jullanar. Jullanar has plans of gaining the Sultan's treasury by getting rid of his nine daughters by marrying them off as quickly as possible to any prince who will have them.
So in a nutshell, boy meets girl, boy is about to lose girl so boy, with the help of his magnificent, bumbling, half-powered Genie, saves girl and all her sisters. A delightful tale of love and splendor for audiences of all ages.
Paulette Rudolph directs a very talented cast of 43 young talented actors. The beautifully artistic and colorful costumes are designed by Sharon Olson. The creative and elaborate set along with the costumes, music and witty humor makes this particular production a display of pageantry and artistic endeavor.
Know and Go
What: Aladdin – The Musical
Who: The Nevada County Performing Arts Guild (PAG) When: 7 p.m. tonight (Special preview performance – All tickets $6); 7 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sundays, through Nov. 15. Where: The Center for The Arts – 314 W. Main St., Grass Valley Tickets: Adults: $8 advance, $12 at the door; children 12 and under: $4 advance, $5 at the door; students and seniors: $6 advance, $10 at the door. Advance tickets are on sale at The Book Seller, Record Connection, BriarPatch Market and The Center for The Arts Box Office in Grass Valley. Info: Call (530) 277-7100 |
