<div><span class="text_exposed_show">Not So Common Players is proud to present Rodgers' and Hammerstein's Cinderella!</span></div>
<div><span class="text_exposed_show"><br></span>Music by Richard Rodgers<br>Book by Oscar Hammerstein II<br>Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II<br><span class="text_exposed_show"><br>Directed by: Kara A. DiCaterino<br>Musical Direction by: David Rossi<br>
Choreography by: Chad Czelusniak<br><br>AUDITIONS<br>April 12 and 14 at the Shenendahowa Adult Community Center<br>Registration at 6:30 PM<br><br>Prepare 16 bars of a Broadway Show Tune and bring sheet music; NO a-capella singing; Accompanist provided.<br>
Wear comfortable clothes for a brief movement audition. Ballroom dance experience is a plus but not required.<br>There will also be cold readings from the script.<br><br>Performances will be outside on the Commons Stage.<br>
Performance Dates:-July 15-17, 21-24<br><br>Synopsis (from <a onmousedown="UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this), "6ae29", event, bagof({}));" href="http://www.rnh.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.rnh.com</a>)<br>
The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother. As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits.<br>
<br>Character Descriptions:<br><br>CINDERELLA (Female, about 18-25) A very meek and obedient Cinderella, with never a moment's complaining, but an enormous talent for wishing hard for 'impossible things to happen'. <br>
<br>STEPMOTHER (Female, 40+) Just as we should expect, but with occasional flashes of understanding, until she remembers the main purpose of her life - to marry off her horrible daughters. <br><br>JOY (Female or Male, about 18-25) A sourpuss with little intelligence. <br>
<br>PORTIA (Female or Male, about 18-25) Goofy with a fatuous laugh and no intelligence whatsoever. <br><br>GODMOTHER (Female, any age) A most original creation: extremely pragmatic and no-nonsense, she is capable of being swept away by Cinderella's wishing-power, and is always there at the right moment. <br>
<br>THE KING (Male, 40+) A hard-up grouch who at least has the grace to wish his son as happy in marriage as he is. <br><br>THE QUEEN (Female, 40+) Quite serious and domineering, but affectionate to her fuddy-duddy husband<br>
<br>THE PRINCE (Male, about 18-30) Everybody's ideal Prince Charming. <br><br>Other roles include: HERALD, CHEF, STEWARD, COACHMAN, FOOTMAN, GUARDS, MINISTER, BALL GUESTS, TOWNSPEOPLE and several CHILDREN (Ages 10+ encouraged to audition)<br>
<br><br>Contact Director, Kara A. DiCaterino for more information at 928-6353.</span></div>