PHOTO GALLERY: Acting Up Performing Arts Camp

  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 4:00 a.m. June 29, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Acting Up Performing Arts Camp
Olivia LaFemina, 12, and Jackson Helwege, 13, performed the duet “A Whole New World.”
Olivia LaFemina, 12, and Jackson Helwege, 13, performed the duet “A Whole New World.”
Joseph Grasso, who played the role of Jafar, is involved in Lakewood Ranch High’s musical theater department.
Joseph Grasso, who played the role of Jafar, is involved in Lakewood Ranch High’s musical theater department.
Rowlett Elementary fourth-grader Melissa Silva played the role of Iago.
Rowlett Elementary fourth-grader Melissa Silva played the role of Iago.
Four-year-old harem girl Kynnda Velazquez was one of the youngest participants in this year’s camp.
Four-year-old harem girl Kynnda Velazquez was one of the youngest participants in this year’s camp.
Thirteen-year-old Jackson Helwege played the role of Aladdin.
Thirteen-year-old Jackson Helwege played the role of Aladdin.
Nolan Middle School seventh-grader Olivia LaFemina couldn’t wait to take the stage and perform the role of Jasmine.
Nolan Middle School seventh-grader Olivia LaFemina couldn’t wait to take the stage and perform the role of Jasmine.
Manatee High sophomore Paul Hernandez, who played the role of the Sultan, was one of this year’s high school volunteers.
Manatee High sophomore Paul Hernandez, who played the role of the Sultan, was one of this year’s high school volunteers.

 

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