Students enjoy a magical experience with Broadway’s Aladdin

The Dr. Phillips Center of the Performing Arts had its first giveback event of the year this weekend.

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Four hundred guests from numerous local Orlando clubs and schools participated in the two-day event.

The event hosted over 20 beneficiary organizations, including schools, afterschool programs and local nonprofit groups.

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The Dr. Phillips Center provided transportation, lunch, a memorable cast video, fun games, a swag bag and a showing of Broadway’s Aladdin.

This tradition started in 2017 and has donated over 4,000 experiences to children and residents.

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Their mission is to deliver Arts for Every Life, a program to help students and communities grow their talents.

The complete list of beneficiaries includes:

  • South Orlando YMCA

  • Family Promise of Greater Orlando

  • Levy Hughes Clubhouse Boys and Girls Club

  • Bradley-Otis Boys and Girls Club

  • New Image Youth Center

  • Sadler Elementary School

  • Colonial High School

  • Clay Springs Elementary School

  • Maxey Community Center

  • Timber Creek High School

  • Cypress Creek High School

  • Wedgefield School

  • Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida

  • Mercy Drive Kidz Zone

  • Edgewater High School

  • Carver Middle School

  • Central Florida Leadership Academy

  • After-School All-Stars

  • Dover Shores Neighborhood Center

  • Englewood Neighborhood Center

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