This spectacular 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 1992 Disney film and the 2014 Broadway adaptation. The 7th and 8th grade Mesa cast includes 25 students led by Marcia Geyer. 

“This group of kids is so respectful, hard working, talented, and fun!  You will have a blast joining this experience with our crew!" - Geyer

Ring bells! Bang the drums! Are you gonna love this exciting stage adaptation of the legendary tale of the lovable thief with the heart of gold! Join Aladdin, Jasmine, and the fast-talking, wisecracking Genie as they discover mystical caves, take magic carpet rides, and outwit the evil sorcerer, Jafar. Adapted especially for young performers, this musical includes favorite Alan Menken songs such as “Friend Like Me,” “A Whole New World,” and “Prince Ali,” as well as wonderful new songs added for the Broadway production. With new, colorful characters and nonstop adventure, Aladdin JR. is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages!

Mesa Middle School has a long history of commitment to the performing arts.  Robyn Metchik set the stage for this generation's success!  Her long and successful reign as drama director for Mesa Middle School brought to life productions of Wizard of Oz, Once Upon a Matress, Cinderella, School House Rocks, Annie, The Little Mermaid, and so many more!  Stars like Katie Boeck, Joanna Jones, and Zach Efron all got their start through drama programs with Robyn Metchik in Lucia Mar Unified.  An article in The Tribune on April 22, 2012, quoted Zach Efron in reference to Robyn Metchik as saying, "She kept us all performing together, put us in shows and trained us — and that’s how we fell in love with performing.”

As Metchik passes the torch, Marcia Geyer remains in close contact with her as a mentor.  Marcia Geyer comes from a college and community theater background in Fresno, California.  She started supporting the theater program at Mesa Middle School under Robyn's wing as a choreographer, and has produced two online shows, as well as two live productions (Dear Edwina Jr. and Peter Pan Jr.) since the school closure in 2020.

Mesa Middle School is determined and committed to keeping the performing arts program strong and thriving, and recognizes community support as an essential part of this goal.  Thank you for all of your support in our efforts!