Little People, Big Personalities: NFLT’s upcoming play,” Aladdin”

Nov 12, 2014

By Andrea Dickinson

Aladdin and His Wonderful Magical Lamp is a big production that includes music, a large cast with many children of various ages, an elaborate set and exotic costumes. Mark your calendars – November 27, 28, 29 and 30 is when this project comes to fruition...not to be missed!

There are so many factors that must come together to create a few hours of entertainment. For a small rural community like Central Frontenac to have the dedication and talent of actors, director, stage manager, choreographer, wardrobe designer, set designers, lighting director, music director, musicians...is really quite awesome.

I’ve had the pleasure to work with the youngest group of actors in this play – better known as “Chorus #1” which is made up of six young girls. They range in age from six to nine years old and it been such a joy to watch them learn their lines, their dance moves and express themselves onstage. What a fantastic group of talent!

When asked what these girls enjoy most about rehearsing for a play, some of the answers were:

...“being in front of an audience performing makes me happy”, “I like dancing and acting”, “I like being able to act like a different person”, “I like being in a play because it’s so fun to sing and dance”...

It’s not all fun and games! These kids have to work hard and really focus at the end of long school days. Some of the comments in regards to what is most difficult about being in a play were: ...”the dance steps are hard to memorize”, “it’s hard to hit the high notes in the songs”, “it’s tiring when we practice late”, and “staying focused with all the excitement isn’t easy”....

It’s evident that it is a serious commitment for everyone involved in a theatre production and for these youngsters the commitment extends to their parents who diligently get them to practice twice a week. Their dedication will pay off when the audience is thoroughly mesmerized and entertained by this latest production presented by North Frontenac’s Little Theatre Company.