On Thursday afternoon Mr. Baldwin’s sixth grade Theater students performed “Arabian Nights.” Students in sixth grade have completed two full years of Theater with Mr. Baldwin and were excited to showcase their dancing, singing, and acting. The romantic and devious tale features King Shahrayar who is seeking vengeance. Shahrazad, the daughter of the King’s adviser, tries to soothe the king and save the life of his ex-wife, who is her country woman. To postpone the first queen’s execution, she tells him a story each evening, leaving the ending open, so he will keep her alive another day. Students brought these ancient folktales to life with humor and many surprises.
