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

Written by Shawn Eident

Keith Mankowski, 17, takes on the fun and exciting role of Turk in our Spotlight Production of “Tarzan”. Funny both on stage and off stage you will thoroughly enjoy Keith as he plays the role of Turk. Turk is Tarzan’s best friend, one who helps keep Tarzan out of trouble, or maybe it’s that he helps him find trouble?! Either way, these two find themselves having having lots of fun together.

Keith has played Turk before and has enjoyed being able to bring life to Turk again. Keith feels that this second time around he has been able to work even more on his singing. In particular, his tenor notes, which sound fantastic! Keith also says that it’s nice not to have to memorize any new lines!
With this being Keith’s 16th production, he has performed in many favorites such as Oklahoma, Shrek, Aladdin, Hairspray, Robin Hood, Pocohontas, and Jungle Book. When asked what his favorite production has been, he says there are two- Oklahoma and Shrek- with Shrek also being his favorite role that he has played.

Please join us as Spotlight Youth Theater presents, Disney’s Tarzan, based on the epic animated adventure of Edgar Rice Burrough’s novel, Tarzan of the Apes. Disney’s Tarzan is full of high-flying excitement and heart-pumping music that will be an unforgettable experience for the whole family!

Please join us as Spotlight Youth Theater presents, Disney’s Tarzan, based on the epic animated adventure of Edgar Rice Burrough’s novel, Tarzan of the Apes. 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.