2/17/2024 0 Comments Tanglewood middle school website![]() “It is important that our students see themselves in the characters portrayed on stage, but also in the adults that are making it happen," added Sheron Doucette. ![]() We reached out to the office of Equity, Diversity, and Community Engagement, the Wrap Around Program, and our Administrative team to find and create opportunities to create awareness for the show, as well as a sense of belonging for all who might have an interest in being a part of it." My vision for this production was to reach out to the community and let them know that everyone has a place on our stage. Part of that balance is looking to our community and embracing who we all are and where our program was lacking. We need to find that balance and own our part of it. ![]() As king, you need to understand that balance and respect all the creatures, from the crawling ant to the leaping antelope.’ It is, to me, what we are all about, on stage, off stage, in school, in our community, in life. “In The Lion King Jr., Mufasa states, ‘Everything you see exists together in a delicate balance. “Our community is as colorful as the landscape of Africa itself so our stage should reflect our school's diversity as well. “Walsh is a vibrant community with students from around the world, speaking a multitude of languages with a wide variety of life experiences,” said Sheron Doucette, Stage Director, Producer, and Theater Arts Teacher at Walsh Middle School. From school communications and hosting activity tables at public gatherings, the show’s Director implemented new tactics in an effort to grow the Walsh Middle School Theater Arts program. Join Simba, Rafiki, and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.Īll Walsh students were encouraged through various school and community-based events to become part of the Pride. features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.” The story is about family, heritage, courage, resilience, friendship and owning our destiny. the cast and crew sought to embrace the African heritage, customs and traditions brought to life on stage through music, dance, staging, costumes, masks and puppetry. ![]() In this version of Disney's The Lion King JR. Saturday, Decemat 7pm: Meet and Greet with the Pride ( Buy Tickets) Saturday, Decemat 3pm: ASL Interpreter ( Buy Tickets) Thursday, Decemat 7pm: Free Open Dress Rehearsal (No Reservation or Ticket Needed)įriday, Decemat 7pm: ASL Interpreter ( Buy Tickets) Wednesday, December 6 at 4:00pm: Sensory-Friendly, Open Dress Rehearsal (Reserve Seat) Free With a variety of show times and accessible opportunities, the student and staff production team is excited to invite community members to experience months of hard work and dedication as they bring the African savanna to life on the Walsh Middle School stage. during several upcoming performances between December 6–9, 2023. Novem(Framingham, MA) Walsh Middle School Theater Arts and the Framingham Public Schools Department of Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) are proud to present Disney's The Lion King JR. December 6 - 9, 2023Ĭommunity members are invited to enjoy any of the planned performances, including those featuring ASL Interpretation or a Sensory-Friendly performance. Walsh Middle School Theater Arts Proudly Presents Disney's The Lion King JR. Tremblay, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schoolsĭirector, Producer, and Theater Arts Educator
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