MAGIC GENIES AND FLYING CARPETS SWEEP IN TO FREDERICK
AS PART OF THE CELEBRATE FREDERICK SUMMERFEST FAMILY THEATRE

Is the classic story of Aladdin and his super-powered Genie about more than just mystical lands and magical lamps? Does the age-old tale have a deeper lesson to share? Find out as the Popcorn Hat Players present Aladdin as part of the 2007 Summerfest Family Theatre. The program is scheduled for Saturday, August 18th at 6 p.m. (note new time!).

Popcorn Hat Players are part of the Gamut Theater Group based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Working to retell classic stories in new and exciting ways, the Players have been entertaining children both at The Gamut, their home theater, and on the road for nearly fifteen years. Using creative comedy and improvisation as building blocks, the Popcorn Hat Players will bring to life the classic story of Aladdin like never before. Experience the magic and the fun as Aladdin and Genie learn an important lesson in responsibility. And remember, the most important lesson is to be careful what you wish for!

Arrive by 6 p.m. for a traditional martial arts demonstration by opener, In Ji Yong Martial Arts.

In the event of inclement weather, please tune to 99.9 WFRE, 103.1 WAFY or 106.9 WWEG for news of event cancellation. Due to the travel time and set-up by various artists and the sound production company, decisions regarding weather are made by approx. 4:00 PM. Therefore, if the weather is inclement at this time listen to the radio for confirmation of the evening’s performance being cancelled.

While the performances are FREE to the public, the Summerfest Family Theatre Committee encourages you to bring a canned food item in lieu of admission. Non-perishable items such as canned meats and vegetables, soups, peanut butter, cereal, rice and pastas are requested. All items collected benefit the Frederick Food Bank. Items will be collected at the Drees Homes Information Booth, located at the top of the bandshell steps in Baker Park.

This year’s theater series would not be possible without the generous support of the following corporate sponsors. The Spires Sponsors are Bechtel Group Foundation, CellularOne, Drees Homes, Sandy Spring Bank, Spectrum Federal Credit Union and Weis Markets. The Carillon Sponsors are Comcast, COMSTAR Federal Credit Union, Creig Northrop Team-Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Roy Rogers – A Plamondon Company, The Frederick News-Post and Tuscarora Creek/Greentree Homes. The Bandshell Sponsors are BB&T, Frederick Arts Council and Jean Peterson Design/The JaBITCo Group.

The Summerfest Family Theatre will continue every Saturday evening through August 25th. For a complete schedule, to volunteer, or for more information, call 301-600-CITY (2489) or visit www.CelebrateFrederick.com.