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Abram Lansing Masks Make Their Way to Proctors

Hundreds of masks created by the students of Abram Lansing Elementary School have made their way to Proctors Theater in Schenectady, where they will be on display during the entire run of Disney’s The Lion King.

Students, faculty and staff at Abram Lansing Elementary School have been engaged in a full-school, year-long project focused on the themes of Disney's The Lion King through African studies, giving students a chance to immerse themselves in the culture.

Click here or on photo to view a slideshow of the Proctors installation!

Several different types of teaching artists have presented workshops for students that are linked to curriculum and the African and tribal themes of Disney's The Lion King, including artist Chris Moran who led the multi-class project. Moran’s art project gave students an opportunity to learn about the masks and costumes used in The Lion King. Each class made masks of different animals, including lions, tigers and birds.

The masks will be displayed at Proctors from now throughout the run of The Lion King, February 22-March 20, 2011.