http://www.saddleback.edu/arts
Alex Walters, Hannah Schwartz, Jena Slipp
Hannah Schwartz
Photographer: Nina Welch
The Department of Theatre Arts at Saddleback College is thrilled to present Elton John & Tim Rice’s AIDA, music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls and David Henry Hwang on April 8th — 17th in the McKinney Theatre.
Directed by Daniel R. Trevino, with choreography by Ellen Prince and musical direction by Lex Leigh, this lively musical, with a pop-rock score, features stirring ballads and rousing choral numbers. Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida is a contemporary crowd- pleaser that embraces a multi-cultural story and exuberant dancing and singing.
This modern musical take on a grand classic tale depicts a timeless bond between an enslaved Nubian princess and an Egyptian soldier. As forbidden love blossoms between them, the young lovers are forced to face death or part forever. Together, they set a shining example of true devotion that ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between their warring nations.
Dates: April 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 at 8 pm and April 9, 10, 16, 17 at 3 pm.
Tickets can be purchased by calling (949) 582-4656 (noon-4 Tuesday-Saturday) and online at www.saddleback.edu/arts. Prices are $13 general; $12 students/seniors/ Angels; $9 for Saddleback community with current ASB card. Group rates are $9 for 20 or more.
The Department of Theatre Arts program at Saddleback College produces several fully-staged shows in which students are encouraged to participate. Theatre Arts students are given the opportunity to audition for every production and Theatre Arts students are given priority in the casting process. In addition there are numerous opportunities for students to contribute in backstage activities of all college productions.
Saddleback College is located at 28000 Marguerite Pkwy in Mission Viejo, just east of Interstate 5 at the Avery Parkway exit. Free parking is available in Lot 12. Take Avery Parkway to Marguerite Parkway turn left to the third traffic light, which is Saddleback’s Marguerite entrance. Turn right into the campus and take the third left to “Theatre Circle,” turning right into Lot 12.
Located in Mission Viejo, Saddleback College provides quality higher education and training to the greater south Orange County community. Having served more than 500,000 students since 1968, Saddleback College offers over 300 degree and certificate programs to help students reach their personal, career, and educational goals. For more information, please visit www.saddleback.edu and for Fine Arts information, please visit www.saddleback.edu/arts.
