Mount Madonna’s Middle School presents Oliver! on Saturday, December 18th at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 19th at 2:30 p.m. Preview show on Friday, December 17th at 12:00 p.m. Friends, families and the general public are welcome! Call 408-847-2717 for reservations/tickets. Download flyer (pdf).
Congratulations on your roles.
Some of you, we imagine will be elated, others neutral, and most likely some disappointed. The most important thing now is to move positively forward- those disappointed, unfortunately, that can be a part of casting experience. Hang in there. Avoid too much prejudgment about the worthiness of roles, about what you will or won’t sing, say or dance. As announced, there will be some song and line reassignments.
India Abroad, 7/2/2010, “California school showcases Ramayana, 32 years and counting,” by Shalini Kathuria Narang. Read more: http://www.indiaabroad-digital.com/indiaabroad/20100702?pg=58#pg58
Silicon India, 7/1/2010, “Ramayana Comes to U.S. at Mount Madonna School.” Read more: http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/Ramayana_in_Mount_Madona_School-nid-69266.html
Audiences already familiar with Mount Madonna School’s unique and professional production of “Ramayana” don’t need any additional incentive to follow the show to San Jose; the music, costumes, and special effects – not to mention the 200+ young actors – keep loyal fans returning year after year.
Sahana Lakka (SL) is the mother of three Mount Madonna School students who have performed in the Ramayana for many years – since preschool! Sahana and her family have strong ties with India and visit their family there each year.
By Jasbir Nijor
The play is about to start, and the only thing I can think about is why the costume lady tied my bells so tight. They’re cutting off the circulation in my ankles, but the feeling of pride and honor in being one of the lucky few to wear these bells outweighs the pain.
