Aladdin Jr. Creative

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Director
Eric Rehm
Eric Rehm, 2015 graduate from Illinois State University and a current graduate student at VanderCook College of Music. He is now in his tenth year of teaching with it being his fourth year at Summit Hill Junior High. Over the last 12 years, Rehm has worked on over 50 musicals, from community theater up to professional production in Chicago. He is so grateful for his amazing team and this talented cast! Mr. Rehm would like to thank you for supporting the Summit Hill Junior High's Drama Club, and hopes you enjoy the show!
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Assistant Director
Kim Coughlin
Kim Coughlin is a graduate of Northern Illinois University, where she earned a degree in Music Education. Her Masters Degree was earned at VanderCook College of Music. Kim started teaching band in the Summit Hill School District in 1981 and continues to enjoy sharing multiple music experiences with her students including Concert Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble and Pep Band. She has successfully created an annual Musical Revue that provides unique musical theater opportunities for vocalists and instrumentalists alike. Kim has enjoyed working with this talented and hard-working "Aladdin" cast and knows you will enjoy the show!
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Choreographer
Leanna Lewis
Leanna Lewis is a graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, at which she earned a Bachelor of Science in dance and minor credits in Forensic Science. She choreographed for, as well as performed in several dance and theatre productions as an SIUE student. Since graduating Leanna has guest taught at numerous dance intensives around the country. She had recently choreographed her first children's musical, Wizard of Oz this past summer with Curtain Call Theatre and Assistant Directed their children's Fall production, "The Alibi's". Leanna is currently teaching at Frankfort Dance Company and performing freelance.
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Lead Costume Coordinator
Chris Marron
This will be Chris’ fourth production at Summit Hill Jr. High volunteering as the costume coordinator. She has also volunteered with Curtain Call Community Theater as Costume Coordinator as well. While she can sew simple pieces, she has met amazing people (Kelly, Emily, Laura) along the way that have helped her create the director’s visions. Chris has five children that have graduated from Summit Hill Jr. High. Working together within our communities has been a great foundation for creating new lifelong friendships. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Lead Costume Seamstress
Kelly Chin
This will be Kelly's third production at Summit Hill Jr. High (Little Mermaid and Shrek) volunteering as a seamstress in the costume department. She has been sewing costumes for her kids for 20 years. Five of her kids have graduated from Summit Hill SD 161, where she has held many SCO board positions. Kelly enjoys the challenges of bringing Mr. Rehm and Chris's costume ideas to life. She would like to thank the entire drama club for their hard work and the opportunity to assist in this production. Enjoy the show!

Original Creative Team

Music by: Alan Menken

Lyrics by: Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad Beguelin

Book by: Chad Beguelin

Based on the Disney film written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and directed and produced by John Musker & Ron Clements