Albion Middle School brings ‘The Jungle Book’ to stage

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 13 March 2015 at 12:00 am

Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – Kate Krieger plays the role of Kaa, a snake trying to prey on Mowgli (Sophia Zambito), during tonight’s opening performance of Disney “The Jungle Book.”

The Albion Middle School will also perform the show on noon and 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are available at the door.

Zachary Moore plays the part of Baloo, a bear, during the show and Hannah VanEpps is Shante at right.

Kaylyn Holman is Bagheera, a black panther who looks out for Mowgli. In back are two members of the Vulture Committee, Omar Peterson and Dalton Wilkins.

Sophia Zambito plays Mowgli, “The Man Child.” Mowgli prefers life in the jungle.

King Louie, the leader of The Barrel of Monkeys, is played by Katelyn Spierdowis.

Mallory Kozody, daughter of musical director Carrie Kozody, makes her Albion stage debut as Hathi Jr., a baby elephant. Annalise Steier plays the elephant in back.

Arella Ives stars in the role of Shere Khan, a Bengal tiger that tries to hunt down Mowgli.