Aurora Student to Perform as 'Tarzan's Father' in Disney's Tarzan Musical

Jared Bailey, 17, is performing in his 21st Spotlight show this weekend. He will be taking on the role of Tarzan’s father who becomes shipwrecked on an unknown island. In this scene, you will actually see- on stage, a shipwreck, and the husband swimming down deep into the water, to save his wife and bring her back up to safety. This is one of my favorite scenes and it is so well done!

As said before, Jared has performed in many shows, all of them being with Spotlight Aurora. His very first show was Suessical, which was way back in 2008. His favorite shows have been Pocohantas, and Tall Tales, both in which he had a lead role or a supporting lead role. His favorite roles has been that of Farkus- in Tall Tales, and Dodger- in Oliver, in which he was the understudy. Other shows he has performed in have been Narnia, Annie, The Little Mermaid, Robin Hood, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Beauty and The Beast, Jungle Book, Peter Pan, Godspell, Honk, and Aladdin.

When Jared is not on stage you can find him at the skate park with his skate board, playing video games, doing improv, or just hanging out with his friends, many of who are from Spotlight. Jared is well liked by many and understandably so. He is a fun loving guy, always willing to help, and always looking to include someone who might not feel included.

Please join us as Spotlight Youth Theater present, Disney’s Tarzan, based on the epic animated adventure of Edgar Rice Burrough’s novel, Tarzan of the Apes. A shipwreck leaves an infant orphaned on the West African shore. The helpless baby is taken under the protection of a gorilla tribe and becomes part of their family. When he eventually encounters his first human – Jane Porter, a curious young explorer – both their worlds are transformed forever. Disney’s Tarzan is full of high-flying excitement and heart-pumping music that will be an unforgettable experience for the whole family!

WHEN: May 15th – May 17th

• Friday, May 15th – 7:00pm
• Saturday, May 16th – 2:00pm
• Saturday, May 16th – 6:00pm
• Sunday, May 17th – 3:00pm

WHERE: Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main Street (entrance off of Wilson), Batavia, IL

TICKETS: 847-516-2298 or visit www.spotlight.org $9-$12 presale, + $2 at the door
Group, child, and senior prices available

WHO: Spotlight Youth Theater is a non-profit, educational theater arts program for students 5-18 in the Aurora, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kenosha, Lake, McHenry, Milwaukee, Oak Park, Orland Park, Rockford Metro, and Shorewood areas and has approximately 6,000 students per year. Each area offers summer camps and after-school classes in dance, voice, drama and theatrical specialties, and performs three fully staged musical productions per year. Spotlight is non- discriminatory and welcomes all children.