Are you ready for a little magic in your life? Mark your calendars to attend the Hamilton Heights High School Drama Department’s live presentation of Cinderella Feb. 17 to 19 in the high school auditorium, 25802 State Road 19, Arcadia.
Come experience all the magic of a young woman looking for her one true love and of a prince only having a shoe to help him find his future wife in the classic fairy tale performed with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of grace, originality, charm, and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957, Cinderella starred Julie Andrews, and was the most widely viewed program in the history of television, drawing 107 million viewers! Its recreation in 1965 starred Lesley Ann Warren and was as successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of “Dreams Come True.” A second remake in 1997 starring singers Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother set a new standard for representation and diversity in screen musicals.
Several Cinderella cast members rehearsing for their upcoming production: Victoria Chambers (left, Evil Stepmother), Hannah Beechler (center standing, Evil Stepsister), Meredith Dodson (center floor, Cinderella), and Jessa Steffen (right, Evil Stepsister). (Photo provided)
“Cinderella has always been one of my favorite fairy tales, so bringing it to life on stage has been something I have wanted to do for a while,” Director Brooks Myers said. “Plus, it can be enjoyed by all ages, which is important. I want families to be able to attend together and for everyone to be entertained.”
While this is not the musical, this two-act play is based on the fairy tale and includes music and some dancing. The characters consist of the poor, ragged Cinderella, her cruel stepmother and selfish stepsisters, the handsome prince, and the fairy godmother. And of course, there will be a ball and the search for the foot that fits the glass slipper. Even though it is the classical, charming scenes, there is an element of humor built in.
Run time is approximately one hour with an intermission. The Drama Boosters will sell popcorn and water to raise money for the Drama Boosters’ scholarship program.
Plan to take in a show and enjoy local talent live on stage. Tickets are $5 and available at hhschuskies.org or at the door. All proceeds benefit the High School Drama Department.