Aladdin, Jr. involves much local young talent

Left: Costumer Sally Garman, standing far right, is surrounded by
castemembers and some of the fabrics that will be used in the show.

With nearly half of its workshop and rehearsal time done, the cast and crew
of Disney's Aladdin, Jr. is deep into details.
"Our costumer Sally Garman has designed a beautiful show full of rich
fabrics and detail that define everyone from the townsperson, to the guards
to the royal court, and off course, Aladdin, Jasmine and the Genie," said
producer Sue Hutchings. "Our parents have been great about helping to pull
the costumes together by purchasing a few fabrics, but most of our costumes
and fabrics are courtesy of our predecessor, the King and I."

The costume workshops have been filled with color, chatter and some play
time. "I think our adults (one in particular) are bigger kids than the
kids," said Hutchings. "The workshops have been great not only to create
the look of the show, but also to bond the cast."

With Footloose the Musical just ending its run at the Franke Center, the
crew, cast and parents will soon be putting up the Aladdin set. "We will
have it all: A magic carpet, a cave, Jafar's den, a marketplace and the
palace," promised tech director Richard Lindsey. "The kids have already
made the cave stone's and will be helping with many other set details."

With makeup and prop workshops coming up, the cast and crew will have
plenty to do before the show opens in August. Performance dates are August
9 and 10 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 11 at 2 p.m.
All performances will be at the Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E. Mansion
Street, Marshall. The box office (269-781-3335) will open for ticket
reservations on Monday, Aug. 6 at 1pm. Tickets are $8.