"It could be a magical tune" Do you remember that feeling you get when you hear a particular song, and it transports you to a different place and time? It's like a magical tune that captures your heart and takes you on a journey. Music has a unique ability to stir our emotions and evoke memories. From the first notes of a melody, we can be transported to a different world. It's as if the music has the power to cast a spell on us, creating a magical experience. The beauty of music is that it is subjective. Each person may have a different reaction to the same song.
Mike takes Adam (Alex Pettyfer), a fresh-faced 19-year-old, under his wing to help him find success in the business. However, there are downsides to being the star of an all-male revue.
Executive Producer Peggy Haas has assembled a creative team including director Tamroz Torfeh , dramaturg Christine Nicholson , assistant director Vernon Lewis , co-playwrights Christine Nicholson and Luther Hanson , creative contributor Mason Williams , musical director Bill Keck , technical director Jeff Gregory , production manager Patty Ann Farrell , production stage manager Karen Szpaller , production designer Sean Riley , lighting designer Stephanie Anne Johnson , projection designer David Murakami , costume designer Alina Bokovikova , casting director Liam Vincent , makeup designer Lindsay Saier , wig makers Timothy Santry and Calli Carvajal , props head Devon LaBelle , head artisan Matthew James and choreographer Stacey Printz. While The Magic Lamp follows the storyline of the children s tale Aladdin, the characters, setting and plot have been updated and informed by modern events, and the dialogue is spiced up with double-entendre that only the adults in the audience will understand and appreciate.
Each person may have a different reaction to the same song. What resonates with one person may not have the same effect on another. That's the magic of music – its ability to connect with us on a personal level.
Cast Announced for The Magic Lamp
Full cast announcement and ticketing information for The Magic Lamp, running December 1-31.
Casting has been announced for the world premiere of the Bay Area’s newest holiday show: The Magic Lamp panto at the Presidio Theatre in San Francisco December 1-31. The cast for The Magic Lamp features versatile and popular actors including Rotimi Agbabiaka, Sharon Shao, Danny Scheie, Curt Branom, Renée Lubin, JM Appleby, Rinabeth Apostol, Scott Reardon and others (see complete cast list below). The production features an original script and music–setting the comic action in contemporary San Francisco–brimming with humor, audience participation, dance, magic and hope for the whole family. Panto is a traditional British holiday entertainment that combines slapstick humor, one-line zingers, outrageous characters and send-ups of current events. The creative team and cast bring high-octane credentials to this new show with magnificent costumes, musical parodies, dance, magic and over-the-top silliness. Twenty-seven performances will be given, including four public preview performances on December 1, 2, 3 and 4—see the complete schedule below. Tickets, priced $10-$75, may be purchased here. Families and friend groups of four or more will receive a Family Pack discount of 20%. The Presidio Theatre is located at 99 Moraga Avenue in the historic Presidio of San Francisco.
“Having started out our casting process with the dizzying complications of masks, social distancing and outdoor auditions, I’m excited that we’ve put together an amazing cast of Bay Area performers with ancestry from four continents,” says Tamroz Torfeh, director of The Magic Lamp. “Panto is the most popular form of live theatre in most of the English-speaking world – requiring comedy, dance and musical skills. The cast of The Magic Lamp will bring all of this to the Presidio stage with bells on, plus some holiday glitter!”
The cast for The Magic Lamp includes some of the Bay Area’s and the nation’s most accomplished and versatile musical comedy actors with credentials ranging from Broadway to American Conservatory Theatre, Berkeley Rep, CalShakes, Beach Blanket Babylon and others.
Rotimi Agbabiaka (Aladdin) Sharon Shao (Jazz)
Danny Scheie (Abba)
Curt Branom (Widow Twankey)
Renée Lubin (Genie of the Ring)
JM Appleby (Genie of the Lamp)
Rinabeth Apostol (Sultana)
Scott Reardon (Jarvis)
Matthew Kropschot (Pecker)
Ruby Day (Queeny)
Albert Hodge (Steeny)
Jen Brooks (Preeny)
Jaime Bardacke (Ensemble)
Maggie Connard (Ensemble)
Merrill Grant (Ensemble)
Lauren Howard (Ensemble)
Dian Sitip Meechai (Ensemble)
Paul Renolis (Ensemble)
Gary Stanford Jr. (Ensemble)
Ryan Patrick Welsh (Ensemble)
Cast bios may be found here.
Creative Team
Executive Producer Peggy Haas has assembled a creative team including director Tamroz Torfeh, dramaturg Christine Nicholson, assistant director Vernon Lewis, co-playwrights Christine Nicholson and Luther Hanson, creative contributor Mason Williams, musical director Bill Keck, technical director Jeff Gregory, production manager Patty Ann Farrell, production stage manager Karen Szpaller, production designer Sean Riley, lighting designer Stephanie Anne Johnson, projection designer David Murakami, costume designer Alina Bokovikova, casting director Liam Vincent, makeup designer Lindsay Saier, wig makers Timothy Santry and Calli Carvajal, props head Devon LaBelle, head artisan Matthew James and choreographer Stacey Printz.
Performance Schedule
Wednesday, December 1, at 7:30 pm (preview); Thursday, December 2, at 7:30 pm (preview); Friday, December 3, at 7:30 pm (preview); Saturday, December 4, at 7:30 pm (preview); Friday, December 10, at 7:30 pm; Saturday, December 11, at 2 and 7:30 pm; Sunday, December 12, at 2 pm; Friday, December 17, at 7:30 pm; Saturday, December 18, at 2 and 7:30 pm; Sunday, December 19, at 2 and 7:30 pm; Tuesday, December 21, at 2 and 7:30 pm, Wednesday, December 22, at 7:30 pm; Thursday, December 23, at 2 and 7:30 pm; Friday, December 24, at 2:00 pm; Sunday, December 26, at 2 and 7:30 pm; Tuesday, December 28, at 2 and 7:30 pm; Wednesday, December 29, at 7:30 pm; Thursday, December 30, at 2 and 7:30 pm; and Friday, December 31, at 7:30 pm.
About The Magic Lamp
The Magic Lamp script sets the story in contemporary San Francisco, with Aladdin as a bicycle messenger. Aladdin more than meets his match in Jazz, a strong independent young woman. Instead of a Sultan, the traditional disapproving patriarch has been re-envisioned as a powerful Silicon Valley Sultana. Following panto tradition, the production features a signature animal, in this case, Pecker the chicken and his clique of outspoken cluckers.
The Living Tradition of Panto
Panto is a beloved holiday family tradition in the UK and Ireland. For over 150 years, these seasonal comical adaptations of classic fairy tales have been told with music, slapstick, repartee, and audience interaction. While The Magic Lamp follows the storyline of the children’s tale Aladdin, the characters, setting and plot have been updated and informed by modern events, and the dialogue is spiced up with double-entendre that only the adults in the audience will understand and appreciate. Audiences will quickly get into the act, learning to cheer the heroes and boo the villains.
COVID Safety at the Presidio Theatre
The Theatre requires all guests to wear a mask at all times while inside the Theatre building. All guests 12 and older are required to show proof of full vaccination with a matching photo ID. Full vaccination is defined as two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Youth 12 to 17 can use a school ID, birth certificate, or social security card in place of a photo ID. Young children under five years old are not allowed.
About The Presidio Theatre
The historic Presidio Theatre was built in 1939 by the U.S. Army with funding from the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The Theatre is located next to the Parade Grounds on the Main Post of the Presidio of San Francisco in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. In 2017, after lying vacant for 25 years, the Theatre underwent a $44 million renovation transforming it into a contemporary performing arts center through the vision and generosity of the Margaret E. Haas Fund. The Theatre is now a home for a growing number of beloved San Francisco Bay Area artists and events including the Children’s Theatre Association of San Francisco and a new annual holiday show called Panto in the Presidio. In addition to presenting public performances and films, the Theatre offers free events for 7000+ public school children and teachers each year, hosts community meetings, provides classes and serves as a rental venue. Learn more by exploring our website or by following @presidiotheatre on Instagram.
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Think about the songs that have had a profound impact on your life. Maybe it's a song that reminds you of a special person or a particular moment. Perhaps it's a song that brings you comfort during difficult times. Whatever the case may be, these songs have a way of touching our souls and creating a sense of wonder. Music can also transport us to different cultures and traditions. Have you ever listened to a song from a different country and felt as if you were there, immersed in their culture? It's like a window into a different world, allowing us to experience a different way of life. In a way, music is a universal language. It transcends borders and brings people together. Even if we don't understand the lyrics, we can still connect with the emotions that the music evokes. It's a testament to the power of music – its ability to unite us and bridge cultural gaps. So next time you hear a song that moves you, take a moment to appreciate the magic of music. Allow yourself to be transported to a different place and time. Let the music create a magical experience that will stay with you forever..
Reviews for "From Mozart to Beyoncé: Analyzing the Magic in Music"
1. Emma - 2 stars
I was really disappointed with "It could be a magical tune". The plot was confusing and disjointed, and I couldn't connect with any of the characters. The magical elements felt forced and out of place, and I found myself bored and uninterested throughout most of the book. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone looking for a captivating and well-written read.
2. Liam - 1 star
I struggled to finish "It could be a magical tune". The writing was clunky and awkward, and the dialogue felt unnatural. The story seemed to jump from one random event to another without any clear direction, leaving me frustrated and confused. The author tried to incorporate magical elements, but they felt gimmicky and didn't add anything meaningful to the story. I found this book to be a waste of time and would not recommend it to others.
3. Sarah - 2 stars
"It could be a magical tune" was a disappointing read for me. The characters lacked depth and development, making it difficult to care about what happened to them. The pacing was slow, with the story dragging on unnecessarily. The concept of the magical tune had potential but was poorly executed. I felt let down by this book and wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a captivating and engaging read.