DeltaARTS presents Disney’s ‘Aladdin Jr.’

DeltaARTS presents Disney’s ‘Aladdin Jr.’

Crittenden Youth Theatre show holds three performances Nov. 10- 12

DeltaARTS, CYT DeltaARTS' Crittenden Youth Theatre invites audiences to experience “a whole new world” with their K-12 production of “Disney's Aladdin JR” Nov. 10-12. The show is sponsored by State Representative Deborah and Dr. Scott Ferguson.

Directed and choreographed by Emma Crystal with musical direction by Amanda Kraft, “Aladdin” will take place Thursday, Nov. 10, at 12:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, Nov.

11 and 12, at 7 p.m. at the Academies of West Memphis Performing Arts Center.

Based on the iconic animated film, “Aladdin JR” is sure to send audiences soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with romance and adventure. When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful Princess Jasmine, he uses a genie's magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more are present in this musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem, and the power of love.

Cast members in the production include: Sadie Adams, Mia Adkins, Sydney Adkins, Reyghan Alls, Wesley Barber, Jaylah Barlow, Sarah Blackburn, Samerriah Bohanon, Samuel Bohanon, Anais Leigh Capers, Preston Carothers, Julie Cash, Matthew Cash, Joiya Crawford, Cassie Davis, Maryn Deese, Alyssa Donato, Elijah Doss, Ruthie Elliott, Jordan Evans, Jillian Fleming, Mackenzie Garcia, Alyssa Gibbs, Luke Goldsmith, Chloe Griggs, Clara Griggs; Terra Hardin, Jomari Henderson, Cameron Hicks, Da'Shanti Hicks, Norman Hunter, Taylor Jackson, Cemmaria Johnson, Lillian Johnson, Ethan Kaiser, Olivia Kaiser, Caroline Kennedy, Cash LaComb, Joniya Lewis, Serenity Lewis, Kaden Littlejohn, Sydney Love, McKenzie Max, Maryelle Mayeux, Callan McCollum, Isabella McMorris, Madeline Kay Miller, Takiyah Miller, Tik- eria Miller, Ryker Mitchell, Haley Moore, Jordan Moore, Miller Owen; Kade Patton, Mikah Patton, Karenten Pitts, James Platt, Claudia Pouncey, Monica Procknaw, Erica Richardson, Aurion Sanders, TiAndrea Sanders, Sarah Semiche, Addison Smith, Ziona Smith, Zoriah Smith, Shelby Stanberry, Brilee Strieder, Dacy-Lynn Summers, Daphne Summers, Darla Summers, Christopher Thomas, Aniya Toney, Christopher Valentine, Ava Walker, Gracelyn Weaver, Siddalee Weaver, Anna Wehrum, Emma Wilkes, Grace Wilson, Grace Winter, and Khamari Wray.

Tickets for the Thursday afternoon matinee are $5 each. Friday and Saturday performances are $12 for adults and $6 for students 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased online at deltaarts.org or at the door.

For more information, please call Alex Smith at (870) 732-6260 or visit deltaarts.org.

From Alex Smith