MARLBORO – A cast of talented students will bring “The Magical Lamp of Aladdin” alive at the Marlboro Memorial Middle School, Nolan Road, Marlboro, from Nov. 29 through Dec. 1. All community members are invited to attend the performance.
Guests are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to support the Students Change Hunger Challenge campaign, which is supported by the school’s Drama Club.
Robin Shatsky, who is producing and directing the show with Randi Maskery, said the Drama Club “is proud to be a contributing force in the Students Change Hunger Challenge campaign. The Marlboro Memorial Middle School is totally committed to finally putting an end to hunger.
“We are kindly asking for the community’s support. Please donate non-perishable food items by dropping them off at one of our performances. Look for a designated donation container and you will be entered into a drawing for a ‘Magical Lamp of Aladdin’ giveaway. All food donations will be sent to the Monmouth County food bank,” she said.
Performance dates for “The Magical Lamp of Aladdin” are Nov. 29 at 7 p.m., Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 1 at 3 p.m. All seats are general admission, $5 in advance or at the door.
“This traditional and timeless adaptation by Tim Kelly has the charm, eloquence, suspense and happily-ever-after plot to capture the attention of audiences of all ages. The classic story of Aladdin, his monkey sidekick Alakazam, and the beautiful Princess Jasmine never fails to entertain,” Shatsky said.
“An evil magician tries to trick Aladdin in a malicious scheme to acquire a magical
lamp containing a wish-granting genie, but Aladdin tricks the magician and claims the magic lamp for himself, using its power to win the princess and impress the Sultan.
“However, another wicked ploy brings danger to Princess Jasmine! The plot thickens and our hero Aladdin, against all odds, is reunited with his love, Jasmine. There are three genies and the whining Ali Bubba, who completes the most entertaining characters ever to be seen on the Marlboro Memorial Middle School stage,” she said.
“The love, support and respect the members of the Drama Club have for each other is unparalleled. Guiding them from a first rehearsal student to an opening night professional is quite an amazing journey for me,” Shatsky said.
The set designer is Stephanie Zoppi, assisted by students in the art scenery club.
