John Gillies, another veteran, gets the most out of his subservient role as Millis’ brother and accomplice. Kimberly Lewis is delightful as the story spinner Scherazade, while Shane Cervantes elicits chuckles as a luckless (and spineless) suitor for the princess.
Director Terri Miller Schmidt, returning after a two-year absence to helm the summer show, has assembled a plethora of young bodies on the NTAC stage and moves them about quite fluidly, aided by musical director Joyce Maxson.
Andrew Otero’s adaptable setting provides a convincing backdrop for a story covering a variety of locations. Mitch Atkins (lighting) and Jonna Hutchison (sound) contribute immensely to the show’s success, with a disco ball substituting for Aladdin’s magic carpet.
