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Acting Up Young Performers Present Disney’s Mulan Jr. April 16-18
Travel back to the legendary, storytelling days of ancient China with this action-packed stage adaptation of Disney’s Mulan.  The Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous sidekick Mushu to save the Emperor!  Mulan Jr. is a heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and a fighting spirit.  The score includes favorites like “Reflection,” “Honor to Us All” and “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” as well as new songs that will get audiences up on their feet!

Complete with authentic Chinese dancing and even an avalanche, this production of Mulan will be marching its way to Northern Cincinnati on April 16, 17, and 18 brought by Acting Up, the young performers community theatre based in Mason.  There will be four shows of “Disney’s Mulan Jr.” at the Mason High School Theater, 6100 Mason Montgomery Road.  This show will feature a cast of approximately 80 talented youngsters ages 6 to 18, hailing from all over the Cincinnati area, including Melissa Campbell & Bella De Jesus of Wyoming.

In their past three seasons, Acting Up has been nominated for 163 Orchid awards, winning 56 of these from the Ohio Association of Community Theaters, including Excellence in Ensemble and Excellence in Dance Execution.  In addition, the director, Dan Docherty and choreographer, Cindy Wilmes, both won Orchid awards for their last show with Acting Up, “Annie Jr.”  Acting Up strives to give youngsters an educational experience in the theater through performing and backstage knowledge in designing costumes and lighting, choreography, and assisting in stage managing and other stage crew positions.

Performances of “Disney’s Mulan, Jr.” will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 16; 2 p.m., (sign language interpreter will be provided) and 7 p.m., Saturday, April 17; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18.  Tickets are $10 each ($8 seniors) and are available online at www.ActingUp.com or at the box office starting one hour before the show.  For more information call 513-494-6062.