Temple High School's one-act play, Men on Boats, advanced to area from the bi-district contest held Thursday, March 24, at Temple High School. Also advancing were Waxahachie HS (A Monster Calls) and Midway HS (Peter and the Starcatcher). The area contest will be Saturday, April 2, at the Midway ISD Performing Arts Center.

Individual awards include Natalie Greenfield and Alivea Johnson (all-star cast) and Hanna Prince and Brinley Belson (honorable mention all-star cast). Alyssa Maggitt was named to the all-star technical crew.

     Disney's The Lion King Jr. is being presented at Temple High School. Performance dates are Thursday-Saturday, January 27-29, 2022 at 7 p.m. with a Sunday matinee on January 30 at 2 p.m. Please note that evening performance times (7 p.m.) are an hour earlier than usual for the benefit of younger children. Online tickets are available at www.CentralTexasTickets.com and are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Reserved seat tickets (the first eight rows) cost an additional $5. General admission seating opens 30 minutes before performance time.
     The production includes students from Temple elementary schools, middle schools and high school. The African savannah comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. You will meet such characters as Mufasa (Simba's father), Scar (Simba's evil uncle), Zazu (Mufasa's majordomo) and Timon and Pumbaa (a meerkat and warthog).
     When an unthinkable tragedy happens, Simba flees the Pride Lands, leaving his loss and the life he knew behind. Eventually companioned by two hilarious and unlikely friends, Simba starts anew. But when the weight of responsibility and a desperate plea from the now ravaged Pride Lands come to find the adult prince, Simba must take on a formidable enemy, and fulfill his destiny to be king.
     Songs include "The Circle of Life," "I Just Can't Wait to Be King," "Hakuna Matata," "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and many more.
     A complete list of cast and production staff is listed on the show's Information Page.

CLICK HERE to order advance tickets from www.CentralTexasTickets.com. Tickets (if availalble) will also be sold at the door.

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