PROGRAM
Music by
ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics by
HOWARD ASHMAN and TIM RICE
Music adapted and arranged and additional lyrics by
BRYAN LOUISELLE
Book by
DAVID SIMPATICO
based on the 1992 Disney film Aladdin
Friday, June 13, 2025
The Switch Theatre
inside Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy
10029 East 126th Street, Suite D, Fishers, IN 46038
CAST
Maddie
Lamp Vendor
Maddie is a rising 5th Grader at HIJH. This is her eighth production and her favorite roles have included Molly in Annie, Cat in the Hat in Suessical Musical and Edgar in Aristocats. Outside of the theater she likes tennis, ice skating and being with her friends.
Fiona
Jasmine
Fiona is 11 years old, and she loves dancing, acting, and baking. Fiona has been doing dance for 9 years, and she’s been doing acting since she was 7. Her favorite musicals she has been in include Seussical, Alice in Wonderland, and Willy Wonka.
Keri
Sultan
Keri is an incoming 7th grader who loves all things performing! She plays violin in her school orchestra, dances competitively with her school dance team, and jumps at any opportunity to be in the theater. This will be her fifth performance in the past 5 years. She’s also loves to travel, and her favorite trip ever was to New York City last year, where she attended a show on Broadway.
Ian
Jafar
Ian loves his time at camp and in musicals. When not here, he is an avid baseball player and baseball fan.
Sutton
Iago
Sutton, who plays the part of Iago, is 9 1/2 years old and will be a 4th grader at TCE. This production marks his 5th show in all and his 2nd at Ji-Eun Lee. He thoroughly enjoys being on stage and loves singing and dancing. In his free time he enjoys playing lacrosse and video games. He has two older brothers who are his biggest fans along with his parents Tom and Leah.
Tatum
Prince Abdullah, Skeleton
Tatum is a 7th grader at Riverside Junior High. This is her fifth year attending summer camps at JLMA! Along with theater, Tatum enjoys being part of the FAST swim club and playing lacrosse. Her favorite role at JLMA has been Sponge in James and the Giant Peach!
Ivy
Prince Hassim, Skeleton
Ivy, age 11, is an incoming 5th grader at Heritage Christian School. Ivy enjoys playing piano in her free time and has taken lessons for the past year. Ivy is looking forward to growing in learning the piano as well as picking up the violin this coming school year. Outside of playing instruments, Ivy enjoys taking jazz, ballet, and hiphop classes.
Stella
Prince Malik
Stella, age 12, is an incoming 7th grade student at Heritage Christian School. Stella enjoys her dance classes in her free time including jazz, musical theater, ballet, and her performance company. Outside of dance Stella enjoys reading and hanging out with friends.
Hannah
Cave Guardian, Agrabahn
Previously playing the role of Amaryllis in “The Music Man” with Anderson’s MainStage Theater, and the roles of Michael and an older student in “Matilda, Jr.,” Hannah is excited to return to the stage for Aladdin Kids.! Hannah loves camping and enjoys taking care of her pet rabbit. Starting seventh grade in the fall, Hannah is homeschooled and plays the piano, violin, flute, and organ.
Percy
Aladdin
Percy, who loves camping and being outside, had his debut on the stage last summer in the kids ensemble for “The Music Man” with Anderson’s MainStage Theater. A homeschooler entering fifth grade in the fall, Percy participates in Trail Life, collects sloth stuffed animals, enjoys building Lego creations, and plays the double bass.
Aria
Bread Vendor, Agrabahn
Aria, age 9, has been studying the violin and piano for two years. In her free time, Aria enjoys arts and crafts, especially making dragon puppets. She is a fan of Disney Princess Jasmine. Aria received the leadership award for her problem-solving skills at Prairie Trace Elementary. Her favorite book is the "Wings of Fire: The Lost Heir" series, which features her favorite dragon, Tsunami.
Allie
Fruit Vendor, Agrabahn
Fruit Vendor, Djin Allie, 9 years old, is a vibrant young performer with a heart full of passion for the stage. She has lit up audiences in several plays, including Frozen, 101 Dalmatians, The Aristocats, and more. Whether she’s dancing, acting, or singing, Allie brings energy and joy to everything she does. Her love for theater shines through in every role she takes on. Offstage, she’s just as lively and joyful, sharing her adventures with her proud parents, her sister Anna, and her two biggest four-legged fans—her puppies, Winnie and Wesley, who love to watch her shine.
Delaney
Genie
Delaney, age 12, is heading into 7th grade at Riverside Junior High. She is looking forward to taking choir this year and joining show choir as well. Delaney loves being on stage and embracing all her different rolls. Aladdin is her 12th theater performance with Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy. She is thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful theater company!
Maddyn
Avis (carpet), Agrabahn
Maddyn is 9 years old and will be starting 4th grade. Besides her passion for theater, Maddyn loves to dance. She has been part of a dance company for 3 years and spends most of her free time at the studio. This will be Maddyn's 7th show with Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy and she is beyond excited to be back!
Cara
Djinn
This is Cara second musical appearance at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy. She enjoyed playing the role of “Marie” in the fall 2024 production of Aristocats as well as meeting new friends through that experience. Outside of theater, Cara is an active member of Girl Scouts and has recently joined the Dragons Elite competitive cheer program at DeVeau’s. She loves to read, spend time with family and friends, and play with her dog “Rocky.”
Harper
Djin, Agrabahn
I love my two dogs Norman and Millie. I have an older brother named Maxwell. I go to Heritage Christian and will be in the 5th grade in the fall. I love to play basketball and golf. This is my first play!
Lea
Djinn & Agrabahn
Lea loves all music and has enjoyed learning piano this year. She is so excited for her first musical!
Abigail
Djinn
Abby, age 7, is a 2nd grader at St. Simon the Apostle. Abby is currently learning how to play the piano and loves to play her favorite, Imagine Dragons! She also enjoys gymnastics, horses and playing with her dog, Lizzy!
Holden
Djinn
Holden, age 9, is a 4th grader at Southeastern Elementary. He loves breakdancing, playing guitar and ukulele, and kicking the soccer ball around with friends. Holden is made for the stage—he brings big energy, a great sense of humor, and keeps his family laughing every day.
Catelyn
Guard 1, Agrabahn
Catelyn is 10 and going into 5th grade. She enjoys theater, soccer, track and reading. This is her third show at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy.
Olivia
Guard 2, Agrabahn
Olivia is an incoming 5th grade Riverside Intermediate student who enjoys playing volleyball, playing Dress to Impress, hanging out with friends and going to the mall.
Evie
Guard 3, Agrabahn
Evie, age 11, is a 6th grader at Fall Creek Intermediate. She enjoys dancing and has been taking jazz and hip hop classes for two years and tap for year. Evie is excited to perform in her upcoming recital. When she isn’t dancing, she likes watching musicals like Wicked.
Mia
Guard 4, Agrabahn
Mia, age 9, is a rising 4th grader at Towne Meadow Elementary. Mia has been performing in plays with JLMA and Meridian Music School since 2024. In addition, Mia loves Irish Dancing and is preparing for her first competition, called a Feis. Mia’s favorite thing about plays and dance are all the wonderful friends she’s made.
Elliot
Skeleton, Agrabahn
Elliot, age 11, is going into the 6th grade at Fall Creek Intermediate. She loves horses, dragons, and reading. This is her first time trying out theatre and has loved it this week!
Ruby
Skeleton, Agrabahn
Ruby, age 10, has been in musical theater at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy for the last three years. Her favorite productions include Beetlejuice, Jr. and Alice in Wonderland. Ruby also enjoys playing softball and listening to the Hamilton original cast recording.
Song List
Arabian Nights
Lamp Vendor, Agrabahns
One Jump Ahead
Aladdin, Jasmine, Fruit Vendor, Agrabahns, Guards, Beggars
One Jump Ahead (Reprise)
Jasmine
Dungeon Ditty
Skeletons, Aladdin
Friend Like Me
Genie, Djinn
Prince Ali
Genie, Entourage
Whole New World
Aladdin, Jasmine, Djinn
Prince Ali (Reprise 1)
Jafar, Iago, Guards
Jafar's Demise
Company
Finale
Company
Production Team
Ji-Eun Lee
Executive Director
Amanda Archer
Artistic Director
Virginia Balkcom
Student Counselor
Emma Shafer
Student Counselor
Doug Whisman
Set Designer
Doug Whisman
Light/Sound Engineer
Ji-Eun Lee
Stage Manager
Cassidy Lane, Amanda Archer
Tech
Special Thanks
A Heartfelt thank you to all the parents and families of our youth theater students for your incredible dedication and support. Your commitment to the performing arts and to our school helps create a vibrant, creative community where young arists can truly shine. We are grateful to have you as part of our theater family!
Production Photos
Aladdin Kids - June 13, 2025 - Program