Mulan at Adams Middle School

The Chinese legend of a girl who saves the empire came to life on stage at Adams Middle School May 4, 5 and 6 with 75 children and teens grades K-9 in a Prana Production directed by Roberta Weiner.
The show tells the tale of Mulan, who volunteers for the army to take her ailing father’s place. As Ceci LeBeau wrote in her review in the Holliston Reporter, “Mulan is a tomboy who disappoints her family by failing to meet the standards of the local matchmaker. As played admirably by Jenna Goldman, she has too much spunk to be the obedient, submissive potential bride. Her ancestors, brilliantly played above and behind the action like a Greek chorus, dress in pure white and primly remind the audience that above all, honor must be maintained. As in Fiddler on the Roof, tradition must be upheld, as these cultural norms are written in stone.”  
Ceci concludes, “his girl power theme comes to a climax when both the Ancestors and Mulan’s parents and grandmother look on in approval as she is honored for her bravery and courage. She has made a new tradition, and girls in her village can now look forward to a new role model. The entire cast sings joyously, even the adorable K-3 ensembles in their red and yellow frocks. There are 46 of them alone. This ancient tale rings as true today as it would have a thousand years ago.”
Mulan was Prana’s third musical of the school year. Earlier, they produced a musical version of Shrek and of Aladdin. Up next is Annie and two musical theatre revues as part of their summer program.
The fall show is Alice in Wonderland. More pictures on the Prana facebook page or at pranacenter.com