Gemini Junior High School presents 'Middle Class'

Posted April 12, 2015 11:00 pm

District 63

GEMINI JUNIOR HIGH PRESENTS BRAD SLAIGHT'S MIDDLE CLASS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Des Plaines, April 13, 2015) - "I'm tired of fitting in just to fit in," confesses one character in Middle Class. "It's time I started being who I want to be, not what others think I should be." Gemini Junior High students will bring playwright Brad Slaight's look at the tumultuous junior high years to the stage this month. Performances are scheduled for Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m. - both at Apollo Elementary School's Galaxy Theater, 10100 Dee Road, Des Plaines.

Directed by Drama Teacher Kathy Martin and Language Arts Teacher Jordan Smith, the 16-member cast takes on numerous roles, offering insight (often humorous, sometimes poignant) into the issues facing young people during the complex transition from grade school to high school. "Our student cast has been working really hard on the show," notes Martin, who has been directing the spring play for three years. "They're extremely creative and bring a lot of ideas and energy to the process - and I think our audience will be impressed by what these 7th and 8th graders are capable of." Cast members include: Ilayda Bakirdan, Angie Brito, Jessica Espinoza, Abbygayle Garcia, Vanesa Garic, Suzan Georges, Jigisha Gohel, Angelina Hermiz, Keiko Maas, Razeena Matani, Margot Mattenson, Eleni Omiriadis, Joelle Rihani, Lena Salem, Amanda Schaefges and Thushara Thomas.

Gemini Junior High is one of East Maine School District 63's seven schools. The District serves a diverse population of more than 3,500 students who live in portions of Des Plaines, Niles, Glenview,

Park Ridge, and Morton Grove. More than 65 languages are spoken within the district; approximately 80 percent of the students come from homes in which a language other than English is spoken. District 63 is an inclusive district, offering a full range of services for academic, social, emotional, and physical growth - including cutting edge special education and ESL/bilingual programs. Together, all students strive to reach their full potential with the help of the District's highly skilled staff. Visit www.emsd63.org to learn more.

Tickets for Middle Class are $1 for students and $5 for adults, and are available at the door. Call 847.493.8511 for more information.

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