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CTJ CO 3 COJJ 3w DO STAR MIDNIGHT WHAT: A play about bullying, by the Asante Children's Theatre. WHEN: Through June 23. Show times are 8 p.m. for Thursday through Saturday shows and 4 p.m. for Sunday shows.

COST: Tickets are $10. You can purchase tickets online or from the box office at the Madame Walker Theatre, 617 Indiana Ave. Keesha Dixon, executive director of Asante, said the play also presents the audience with statistics about bullying and how some young people are even committing suicide because of the torment. As in Snow White, this story has a hero, but "Star Midnight's" hero comes from an unexpected source: the mirror, played by Jocque Carey. CO Actors practice a dance during a rehearsal of "Star Midnight," a musical by the Asante Children's Theatre, adam wolffbrandtthe star 'Snow White' like you Ve never seen it and family fun! From heart-stopping roller coasters, entertainment and rides for children to an affordable price.

Find out what Star readers wanted most in an amusement park. Every detail, every moment, everywhere you are, on your device. ASANTE CHILDREN'S THEATRE SPINS TALE FORWARD WITH HIP-HOP, ANTI-BULLYING THEME By Whitney Smith whitney.smithindystar.com Deborah Asante describes her latest theatrical creation as a "colorful twist on Snow White." Taking bits and pieces of the classic fairy tale, Asante, founder of the Asante Children's Theatre, wrote "Star Midnight." However, unlike the whimsical music you'll find in the Disney movie, Asante is using hip-hop as her background to this modern-day story. The play will be performed through June 23 at the Madame Walker Theatre in Downtown "It's to get their (children's) attention," she said, "to make sure they are connecting to the material. You've got to come to them." While the audience may groove and move to the music, at its core, "Star Midnight" is about bullying at home and school.

The cast of 25 features Indianapolis students who are members of the Asante Children's Theatre, as well as young adults who are alumni of the group. Star, played by Le-Toryia Gowdy, is an orphan who is being raised by her maternal grandmother, played by Fran-cine Mayes. She got the name Star from her mother, but the "Midnight" part is from the taunting she receives at school because of her dark skin. "I wanted to speak to it," Asante said. "I wanted to talk about, 'How do you stand up to bullies who you love and who love Quiz: Find your amusement park personality.

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