Education Department Productions 2018

THE SECRET IN THE WINGS
By Mary Zimmerman
From "once upon a time" to "happily ever after"
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February 2018

A young girl.  A frightening ogre for a babysitter.  To make matters worse, the girl’s father has stolen a red rose from the ogre's garden. Over the course of the night, as the ogre reads to the girl, his fantastical tales of love and transformation spring to life in this theatrical adaptation of several lesser-known fairy tales.

​Performed by students ages 13-18

THE JUNGLE BOOK
By Rudyard Kipling
Adapted for the Stage by Stuart Paterson
“Paterson has mastered the art of injecting new zest and color into classic children's stories.”—The London Times
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March 2018

Saved from the jaws of Shere Khan the tiger, Mowgli must learn the Laws of the Jungle from Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther to survive. A brave little man cub grows into a confident and determined boy, but danger is never far away and Shere Khan is hungry for revenge. As Mowgli faces each peril and pitfall, he must decide whether he belongs in the world of men or with the animal kingdom.  Stuart Paterson reimagines Kipling's much-loved stories for a new generation in a vibrant, colourful family adventure that’s full of surprises.
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Performed by actors ages 8-12

AIDA
Music by Elton John
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, and David Henry Hwang
"Every story is a love story"
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October 2018

An enslaved Nubian princess, Aida, finds her heart entangled with Radames, an Egyptian soldier who is betrothed to the Pharaoh's daughter, Amneris. As their forbidden love blossoms, Aida is forced to weigh her heart against the responsibility that she faces as the leader of her people. Aida features an unforgettable score, featuring soaring ballads and rousing choral numbers by Elton John and Tim Rice.

Performed by actors ages 10-18

THE ASH GIRL
By Timberlake Wertenbaker
"No magic without courage"
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November 30 - December 2, 2018

In a big old house, Ashgirl lives huddled deep in the protection of an ashy hearth. With her mother dead and her father away, she lives with her stepmother and two stepsisters. When the invitation to the ball arrives from the prince, Ashgirl finds the strength to go with the help of her friends, some of whom come from unexpected places.

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Performed by actors ages 10-18
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