MOUNT MADONNA SCHOOL
JAI HANUMAN: MMS RAMAYANA TURNS 40!
Mount Madonna School( MMS) is proud to announce its 40th anniversary production of Ramayana!, the ancient epic adapted for modern audiences and set to a mix of traditional and contemporary music.
Ramayana! returns to delight audiences of all ages June 7-10 at the Mexican Heritage Theater in San Jose. Tickets are available at ramayana. brownpapertickets. com.
With a cast and crew approaching 200, and involving every student in the school from preschool to grade 12, Ramayana! tells the story of Prince Ram and Princess Sita as she is abducted by the demon King Ravana.
“ Ramayana! has been central to Mount Madonna School since its founding,” said MMS Head of School Mary Supriya McDonald.“ It’ s the culmination of months of work during the academic year and a year-end celebration for our community, embracing diversity and creative self-expression. The Ramayana is a timeless classic teaching the universal values of truth, duty, love and service to the greater good.”
Ramayana! is a Broadway-caliber production, unique in its ambition. Forty years running, the show is a major contribution to the artistic and cultural life of the San Francisco and Monterey Bay areas, the expression of a living tradition with ties to India and the global Indian diaspora, and a unique treasure for generations of students and theater goers. Photos provided by Mount Madonna School.
LEADERSHIP MORGAN HILL
BOB FOSTER TO RECEIVE 2018 LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARD
Leadership Morgan Hill( LMH) is proud to announce that local attorney Bob Foster will be honored with the 2018 Leadership Excellence Award at its annual LEAD event at Guglielmo Winery on July 21.
The Leadership Excellence Award recognizes leaders like Bob whose vision advances the spirit of community and charity; reflects courage and insight; and inspires others to lead in a like manner. Bob’ s inspiration within his own family has spurred their volunteer and philanthropic spirit, making the Fosters true treasures within the Morgan Hill community.
Cricket Rubino, Leadership Morgan Hill Board President, is delighted with Bob’ s selection, saying“ his community leadership over so many years has built a solid foundation for making Morgan Hill the great community it is today. Our Board enthusiastically looks forward to celebrating Bob’ s accomplishments and the resulting award.”
GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN JUNE / JULY 2018 gmhtoday. com
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