Week at a glance:

Monday and Tuesday ~ Camp will take place on our 6 acre property near Magnolia and Pine Glade. These days will be filled with theater games, learning lines, building and painting sets, making costumes and acting on our outdoor stage! Actors will need to bring a sack lunch, water bottle, sun hat, sunscreen and a rain jacket each day. Please wear clothes that are okay to get dirty.

Wednesday - Friday ~ Camp will take place at The Backdoor Theater Stage located in the Nederland Community Center from 9:00 to 3:00. This day will be dedicated to set installation and dress rehearsal. Students will need to bring black socks, black pants and a black tank top. Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle.

Saturday 7/26 ~ The culminating performance will take place on Saturday at The Backdoor Theater. All actors will need to arrive an hour and a half before the show for make-up and costumes. Matinee Performance @ 2:00 pm. Everyone is welcome and tickets are free! (Optional donations to support the arts in Nederland are welcome.) 

About the Play ~ Aladdin and the Magic Lamp

Origins:

The story of Aladdin is believed to have originated in the 9th century. This folktale was passed on orally across cultures and through generations. In the early18th century, the story was introduced to the West by the French scholar, Antoine Galland, who heard it from a Syrian Storyteller. He transcribed and added the tale to his compilation of Arabian Nights. The magic lamp and the wishes it grants made the story an enduring classic, symbolizing adventure, kindness, and the consequences of ambition.

Synopsis:

Aladdin, a poor young man living in a bustling city, dreams of a better life. One day, he is approached by a mysterious sorcerer who tricks him into retrieving a magical lamp from a hidden cave. When Aladdin finds the lamp, he accidentally releases a powerful and playful Genie who has the ability to grant him three wishes.

With the help of the Genie, Aladdin transforms from a humble street rat into a prince, winning the heart of Princess Jasmine, the beautiful daughter of the Sultan. But the sorcerer, determined to steal the magic of the lamp, returns to cause trouble, plotting to take the Genie’s power for himself.

Through clever thinking and bravery, Aladdin uses his wits and the power of friendship to stop the sorcerer and save the day. The theme of this beloved folktale is that true happiness does not come from wealth or power, but from being true to oneself, proving that kindness, courage, and love can overcome even the most powerful forces.