The magic lamp takes place in the contemporary San Francisco, where Aladdin is a bicycle courier. Aladdin meets more than his equal in Jazz, a strong and independent young woman. Instead of the traditional disapproving patriarch, Jazz’s parent has been reimagined as a powerful Silicon Valley sultana. In keeping with panto tradition, the production features an iconic animal, in this case Pecker the chicken and his clique of outspoken cluckers.

“The magic lamp focuses on the magic, humor and hope that surround us every day, ”said executive producer Peggy haas, “I hope the laughter and the joy of The magic lamp will shine a light towards a better future. “

“We have assembled an incredible cast of Bay Area artists with ancestors from four continents,” said Tamroz Torfeh, Director of The magic lamp. “Panto is the most popular form of live theater in most English-speaking countries – requiring skills in comedy, dance and music. The magic lamp will bring all this to the Presidio scene with lit bells, plus holiday glitter! “

Twenty-seven performances of The magic lamp will be given December 1-31 and the full program can be viewed at www.presidiotheatre.org. Tickets are priced $ 10–$ 75; families and groups of friends of four or more will benefit from a 20% reduction on the family pack. The Presidio Theater is located at 99 Moraga Avenue in the historic district Presidio of San Francisco.

CONTACT: Scott horton, 510-229-9739, [email protected]

SOURCE Presidio Theater

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