On Thursday Nov. 12 and 13 in the auditorium, the theatre department will be showing the musical production of Aladdin. Curtains open at 7 pm, and tickets are five dollars in advance and seven dollars at the door. Kids under 12 who dress in Aladdin-themed costumes get in free.
The Goldies and choir are joining forces with theatre students in hopes of contributing to a memorable show. The actors have worked hard, and are ready to show what they’ve been rehearsing for the past three months.
“Once everyone comes together as a whole, including the Goldies and choir, I feel like this is going to be one of the best shows we’ve ever done,” junior Jared Pereida, who plays the role of Jafar, said.
The musical provides an opportunity to bring younger siblings or kids. A few elementary schools are coming to Holmes to see the musical, in order to experience the songs, lights, and costumes.
“I’m excited the most about seeing the kids and the smiles on their faces, because I remember last year once we ended the show, we went out to walk the kids to their busses, and just the excitement on their faces was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, because I felt that I impacted somebody’s life,” said Pereida.
The actors and technical team this year have created an unbreakable bond that contributes to making this performance special for those involved. They’ve worked together four times a week for the past three months in order to make the show happen.
“At first, I didn’t really know anyone because a lot of people were new, but towards the end of the musical, I have made wonderful friendships with them,” junior stage manager Leslie Gamez said.
Within the last few weeks there have been a lot of changes to the musical like new actors, scene cuts, and new lines. But the students involved have pulled through and are expected to give an excellent performance by those who have seen what they’re working on.
“I feel like the changes are last minute, but we can do them. They’re not so last minute that they can’t happen. The show must go on,” junior Eboni Oglesby said.
Tickets can be purchased in A110 during the school day or in the entry to the auditorium the night of the shows.