9520 - Cinderella - B North

Music Adaptation & Arrangements by

Additional Lyrics

Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

Music by Richard Rodgers

Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

New Book by Douglas Carter Beane

Orchestrations by Danny Troob

David Chase

by Douglas Carter Beane, David Chase, and Bruce Pomahac

SYNOPSIS

ACT ONE

Once upon a time in a faraway forest, a young woman named ELLA does chores for MADAME, her stepmother, while wishing the world would be as beautiful as it appears (Prologue).

In another part of the land, PRINCE TOPHER is having a hard time finding his purpose in life, even though he is to become king soon (Me, Who Am I?). After defeating a giant in battle, Prince Topher stumbles upon Ella in front of her home. He commends Ella after he witnesses her kindness towards a homeless woman named MARIE. Prince Topher and his advisor SEBASTIAN head back to the palace, just as political radical JEAN-MICHEL arrives, sharing his ideas about the problems between the rich and the poor.

Madame and her daughters, GABRIELLE and CHARLOTTE, return from shopping. Jean-Michel offers a book to Gabrielle, whom he loves, but Madame quickly rejects it. Jean-Michel instead offers Ella the book, and through the pages, Ella dreams of life beyond her rags (In My Own Little Corner).

Miles away at the palace, a ball is held to find Prince Topher a wife (Your Majesty). While the upper crust of society are excited about the ball (The Prince is Giving a Ball), Jean-Michel rallies the poor to do something (Now Is the Time). Meanwhile, Marie witnesses all the frantic excitement while mumbling something nonsensical to herself (Folderol). As the Stepsisters get ready for the ball, the Lord Chancellor SEBASTIAN visits Madame’s house and discusses plans for Gabrielle and Prince Topher to marry. Jean-Michel visits afterwards, this time with flowers for Gabrielle, but Madame throws him out.

After Madame and the Stepsisters leave, Marie magically reveals herself as Ella’s Fairy Godmother and sets a plan in motion for Ella to go to the ball. With beautiful glass slippers, animals magically transformed into royal atten-dants, and a carriage made out of a pumpkin, anything is possible (Impossible / It’s Possible)!

Ella arrives just in time, completely trans-formed and unidentifiable. “Ridicule” is played at the ball, a royal game where people trade insults and complaints. She plays against Madame, but instead of swapping insults, she compliments Madame. The court is surprised and confused by this concept of kindness, and the palace fills with warmth and joy.

Prince Topher becomes smitten with this beautiful stranger (Ten Minutes Ago). Just as they are going to share a kiss, the clock strikes twelve, and Ella tells Prince Topher that his people are suffering and that he must do something. Ella hurriedly leaves but drops one of her glass slippers.

ACT TWO

While Prince Topher and his royal guards search for Ella (The Pursuit), Charlotte is left at the palace (The Stepsister’s Lament). Eventually, Madame and her daughters return home, and as they rehash the evening, Ella describes how she would imagine the evening (When You’re Driving Through the Moonlight). Charlotte, Gabrielle and Madame join in, dreaming about a true love (Lovely Night). After Madame and Charlotte head to bed, Gabrielle and Ella bond over their secrets: Ella was the girl at the ball, and Gabrielle is in love with Jean-Michel.

At the castle, Prince Topher is sullen (Loneliness of Evening) and demands a ban-quet be held to find Ella. News spreads, and as the women head back to Madame’s cottage to quickly prepare, Gabrielle pretends to be sick so she can help Jean-Michel at a soup kitchen. She also offers her dress to Ella for the banquet. Madame and Charlotte race off to the banquet, while Jean-Michel arrives to pick Gabrielle up. They are unexpectedly in-terrupted by Madame returning home. She banishes Gabrielle from the house and rips up Ella’s borrowed dress.

Marie visits Ella and encourages her to truly believe in herself (There’s Music in You). Marie transforms Ella’s torn-up dress, once again, into a beautiful gown and sends her off to the banquet. There, Ella finds Prince Topher and shares with him that the poor are head-ing to the palace soon. Quickly after the poor arrive, Prince Topher finds himself inspired by their concerns and decides that there will be an election to elect the first Prime Minister of the kingdom. With all this excitement, Prince Topher and Ella question their newfound love (Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?), but the clock strikes twelve, and Ella must run again.

A day later, Lord Pinkleton announces that the election and search for Ella are in full swing. Ella appears in her normal, ragged clothes, and Prince Topher permits her to try on the slipper. He is ecstatic when it fits and proposes to Ella.

SONGS

ACT ONE

Prologue ......................................................................................................... Ella & Chorus

Me, Who Am I? Topher, Sebastian, Lord Pinkleton, Knights, In My Own Little Corner ............................................................................................... Ella

In My Own Little Corner (Tag) ...................................................................... Ella & Topher

Your Majesty Lord Pinkleton & Topher

The Prince Is Giving A Ball/Now Is The Time ................................. Sebastian, Jean-Michel, ............................................................................................ Lord Pinkleton, Madame, Crowd

Cinderella March ....................................................................Madame, Gabrielle, Charlotte

In My Own Little Corner (Reprise) .................................................................. Ella & Marie

Impossible Ella & Marie

It’s Possible ............................................................................................. Ella, Marie, Chorus

Ten Minutes Ago ............................................................................................. Topher & Ella

Ten Minutes Ago (Reprise) .......................................... Ella, Topher, Lord Pinkleton, Guests

ACT TWO

Stepsister’s Lament Charlotte & Ladies of the Court

Call to Arms Lord Pinkleton, Topher, Duke of Cheshire, Earl of Cavendish

He Was Tall Ella

When You’re Driving Through the Moonlight ............. Ella, Charlotte, Gabrielle, Madame

A Lovely Night ................................................................ Ella, Charlotte, Gabrielle, Madame

A Lovely Night (Reprise) ............................................................................. Gabrielle & Ella

Loneliness of Evening ..................................................................................... Topher & Ella

The Prince is Giving a Ball (Reprise) ............. Sebastian, Lord Pinkleton, Heralds, Madame

There’s Music in You Marie

Now Is The Time (Reprise)

Jean-Michel, Gabrielle, Marie

Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful? Topher & Ella

Eight O’Clock And All Is Well ..................................................................... Lord Pinkleton

Ella in Rags .................................................................................................................. Marie

The Proposal ..................................................................................... Ella, Topher, Company

The Wedding (Finale) ................................. Ella, Topher, Lord Pinkleton, Marie, Company

CAST

Ella … ................................................................................................................. Emily Perez

Marie ............................................................................................................... Emily Fillmore

Topher ................................................................................................................. Carlos Perez

Madame ........................................................................................................ Olivia Hendrix

Gabrielle .................................................................................................Brittney Carmichael

Charlotte ........................................................................................................... Reese French

Jean-Michel

Brock Simmons

Sebastian Derrick Miller

Lord Pinkleton Adam Lendman

Coachman/Dance Captain .................................................................................Andy Pecora

Footman/Dance Captain .................................................................................. Allison Pfeil

Duke of Cheshire ............................................................................................... Noah Frank

Earl of Cavendish ................................................................................................. Riley Byers

ENSEMBLE

Mara Anton, Megan Anton, RecieMae Bartels, Nicole Bennett, Taya Brunsduch, Isaiah Campbell, CJ Craigie, Aurora DiLorenzo, Sophie Giron, Kaylan Gomez, Makayla Hoffman, Jadyn Masbruch, Philo Ngammaneeudom, Bee Pollard, Carmen Sadewater, April Sumner, Anais Valdovinos, Layla Watters

CREW

Stage Manager ................................................................................................... Haley Kresal

Assistant Stage Manager/Crew Chief ..................................................................Nia Berndt

Lighting Designer ........................................................................................ Mikayla Miracle

Sound Board Op .......................................................................................... Angelica Robles

Prop Design Kylie Swenson, Lilly Underwood

Spotlight Operators TJ Decker, Angel Eagle

Running Crew Gianna Dean, Rio Hall, Christina Lugo, Addy Miller, Xander Rodriguez Rosas

Directors ...................................................... Dr. Phillip Vermillion, Mr. David Zimmerman

Orchestra Director ...............................................................................

Mr. Steven Wolfgram

Choreographer ..................................................................................... Mr. Mychall Cornejo

Costume Managers ............................................................. Sally Abramat, RaeAnn Weiland

Technical Director, PAC Manager ............................................................... Mikayla Miracle

Asst Technical Directors ... Mrs. Kimberly Kronas, Christopher Christ, Daire Kramer, Bryan Rivera

BNHS Administration Jim Friesema (Principal), Andrew Miller, Jody Flynn, Julie Scott, Matthew Fry

BNHS Fine Arts Department … Dr. Phillip Vermillion, Steven Wolfgram, Timothy Roloff, ..................................................................................... Edith Obenchain, David Zimmerman

BHS Performing Arts Department ...................... Jason Costabile, Mark Miller, Greg Reilly

District 100 Superintendent .................................................................

Dr. Cassandra Schug

District 100 School Board ... Allison Reid-Niemiec, President; Matt Zickert, Vice President; Holly Houk, Secretary; Jorge Herrera; Lisa Whitcomb; Karla Maville; Thomas Bucher; Pam Ashens

ORCHESTRA

Violin

Mrs. Marquelle Cnota

Clarinet

Grace Grafton

Ryan Zupon

Trombone

Benjamin Wolfgram

Viola

Henrik Piske

Bass Clarinet

Danny Gamino

Percussion

Hailey Eash

Ryan Wolfgram

SPECIAL THANKS

Cello Maya Hart

Trumpet

Mr. Andrew Hunter

Flute

Zoe Hart

French Horn

Kathryn Wolfgram

Mikayla Miracle, Bob Seele, Greg Reilly, BHS Theatre Technology Class, CarpetLand USA, BNHS administration and staff, BHS Custodial Staff, Cassie Vermillion, BNHS Music

Boosters, Lendman Family, Abramat Family, Miller Family, Weiland family, Hubbard Family, Grafton Family, Wendy Taylor, ALL parents of cast and crew, Twin Towers, Landmark Printing, MyProgramPartner, BCUSD 100 administration and staff

CAST & CREW BIOS

(in alphabetical order)

Mara Anton - Senior (Ensemble) Mara is so happy to be in her third and final North show. She hopes you have a magical time watching the show!

Megan Anton - Freshman (Ensemble) This is Megan’s third production at North and 25th overall. She’s super excited to perform this magical show with her talented castmates. She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her in everything she does. Enjoy the show!

RecieMae Bartels - Senior (Ensemble) Recie is a senior this year. This is her fourth final show with BNHS. She is so glad she got to experience these last four years of theater here at BNHS she plans on continuing with plays outside of high school.

Nicole Bennett - Sophomore (Ensemble) This is her first play and musical. She hopes you enjoy the show.

Nia Berndt - Junior (Assistant Stage Manager) This is Nia’s sixth show at Belvidere North and is her first time as assistant stage manager! She is also in Improv Anonymous She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her through the ups and downs of life! She wants to say Little Boss Out.

Taya Bundschuh - Junior (Ensemble) Taya is very excited to be a part of this show! Being a part of the ensemble, Taya is able to do a lot of dancing on stage as well as many other cool things! Theatre has always been a part of Taya’s many passions and she’s grateful to be a part of such a fun musical.

Riley Byers - Junior (Earl of Cavendish) Riley is a little new to musical productions but enjoys the show!

Isaiah Campbell - Freshman (Ensemble) Isaiah is excited as this is his first high school production and fourth production altogether! He is extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with such an amazing cast and directors!

Brittney Carmichael - Sophomore (Gabrielle) Brittney is so excited that you’re here to watch Cinderella! This is her third show with BNHS and her very first time performing in a musical! She would like to thank everyone who has been involved in the musical for making this such a fun experience! She hopes you enjoy the show!

CJ Craigie - Freshman (Ensemble) This is CJ’s first production ever and she is excited for the opportunity to play as a part of the ensemble. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her along the way and always encouraging her to do her best when she struggled. She hopes in the future she can do many more productions with the wonderful staff that directs the productions and everyone else. enjoy the show!

AurorA Di Lorenzo - Junior (ensembLe) Aurora is an exchange student from Italy. This is her first musical ever and she is so excited and grateful for this opportunity. She hopes everyone is enjoying the show.

Hailey Eash - Sophomore (Pit) This is her first show with BNHS and she is excited to be given the chance to play. She is grateful for the opportunity that has been given to play this part. She hopes everyone has the best experience watching Cinderella this weekend!

CAST & CREW BIOS

Emily Fillmore - Senior (Marie) Emily is excited but sad to be participating in her last show at Belvidere North. She has previously been seen in shows like The Wizard of Oz, Freaky Friday, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She is very grateful to her directors for their support and for giving her all of these opportunities over the past four years. She would also like to thank her friends and family for all of their love and support. Emily hopes you enjoy the show!

Noah Frank - Senior (Duke of Cheshire) This is Noah’s third and final show here at the PAC, performing in Freaky Friday and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He is here to end his high school theater career on a high note.

Reese French - Senior (Charlotte) Reese has been in a variety of shows. They range from Freaky Friday to My Fatal Valentine. She is so excited to finish off her senior year with Cinderella! She would like to thank her family for all their support and love. Reese hopes you enjoy the show!

Sophie Giron - Freshman (Ensemble) This is Sophie’s 3rd theater performance at BNHS, and she cannot tell you how amazing every experience has been so far. She’s also on the Improv Anonymous team here at North, and wears bows! If you’re reading this, they would love to tell you how much it means that you’re here supporting us. He would also love to say hi to Kharl who’s in the audience today. Hi Kharl, hope she convinces you into wearing bows one day.

Grace Grafton - Senior (Pit) Grace has been playing clarinet for nearly 7 years now and this is her second production in the pit band for Belvidere North. Grace also participates in Belvidere Norths Wind Ensemble on Bass Clarinet and Concert Band on trombone. She is super excited to be performing with everyone again as this will be her last show as a senior. Her favorite song is “Stepsister’s Lament” but she hopes that you all have a “Lovely Night!”

Maya Hart - 7th grade (Pit) Maya plays the cello! She would like to thank her older sister for believing in her. This is her first time playing in a pit orchestra, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Zoe Hart - Senior (Pit) Zoe is so excited to be playing in the pit for her second BNHS musical! She loves working in different ensembles outside of school such as the Rockford Youth Symphony Orchestra, and is so excited to continue playing flute at New York University this fall. Zoe would like to thank all of her family and friends for being so supportive and coming to the millions of concerts. She has had so much fun putting this production together, and hopes that everyone enjoys Cinderella!

Olivia Hendrix - Junior (Madame) Olivia had the time of her life working with such an incredible cast to bring this classic fairy tale to life! She’d like to thank the directors for giving her this opportunity and her family for their unwavering support! Whether you’re a plain country bumpkin or a prince, Olivia hopes you have A Lovely Night!

Makayla Hoffman - Sophomore (Ensemble) This is Makayla’s first show at Belvidere North High School. She is so happy to be a part of this production and cast. She has been in one other play before in elementary school and it was a very fun experience. Makayla would like to thank her friends for pushing me to audition and to her parents for driving her around. Shout out to the cast and crew members for working so hard to make this show happen. She hopes every single one of you enjoys watching Cinderella!

Haley Kresal - Senior (Stage Manager) This is Haley’s final show in high school. She is going to continue doing theater at Starlight and is really excited to see what happens in the future. This is Haley’s second experience as stage manager and is beyond happy she could do it. She hopes you enjoy the show and be sure to share your love with the cast after the performance. Big boss out.

CAST & CREW BIOS

Adam Lendman - Freshman (Lord Pinkleton) Adam is a freshman and this is his third show here at Belvidere North. He is very excited to be performing the role of Lord Pinkleton and he’s super thankful that you are coming out to watch the show.

Chris Lugo - Freshman (Crew) This is Chris’s first time ever being in crew, she was Snug the Joiner in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Finn in Winter Break. She’s very nervous being backstage helping the cast but mostly excited because she gets to be with her friends! Chris would like to thank everyone and to hope you will enjoy the show!

Jadyn Masbruch - Sophomore (Ensemble) This is Jadyn’s sixth show. They’re super excited to be a part of Cinderella. They would like to thank the cast and crew for being amazing. They would also like to thank their mom for driving them to and from rehearsal. They hope you enjoy the show!

Addy Miller - Freshman (Crew) Addy is a part of the crew. This is her first time doing something like this. She has three sisters and she also has four cats and three pugs. She was on the BNHS J.V. Scholastic Bowl team. She learned how to do lots of new things like using a heat gun and a drill. She also worked on making trees, the cottage, and the throne.

Derrick Miller - Senior (Sebastian) This is Derrick’s 11th show at Belvidere North and 12th show overall. He’s very excited to deliver his last high school performance along with his friends who also put on a mesmerizing performance. You may have seen him in Freaky Friday (Mike), Puffs (Oliver), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Bottom), and he hopes that his performance of Sebastian can live up to his previous ones. Enjoy the show!

Philo Ngammaneeudom - Junior (Ensemble) Philo is an exchange student from Thailand who is a really hard working person. This is her first time being in a play and she’s so excited for that. She hopes to have a good time with it and hopes it comes out good.

Henrik Piske - 7th grade (Pit) This is my first experience in a pit orchestra! I’m playing viola, although I do play various other instruments like piano. I’ve had a great time rehearsing all of the music and hope you enjoy the show!

Carlos Perez - Junior (Prince Topher) (NOT RELATED TO EMILY PEREZ) Carlos is thrilled to perform as his first lead in a musical ever! Carlos would like to thank his friends and family for supporting him on his musical journey up to this point. Carlos would also like to thank the pit orchestra for being just so dang good. He hopes you have as amazing of a time watching the show as he does performing it!

Emily Perez - Senior (Ella) (NOT RELATED TO CARLOS PEREZ) Emily is a Senior in high school and this is her last main stage show. She is so excited for you to see all of the hard work of her and her peers come to life when they thought it was all so impossible. She hopes you join us for a lovely night at the ball <3

Adriana Pecora - Senior (Coachman, Dance Captain) Adriana is a senior this year this will be her sixth show that she has been in throughout her years at BNHS. She would like to thank her friends, family and others who have helped her get into theater and fall in love with music. I hope you have a magical time watching the show.

CAST & CREW BIOS

Allison Pfeil - Senior (Footman, Dance Captain) Allison so excited to be in her third and final musical. She would like to give a huge shoutout to her parents for believing in her since day one. She hopes you have a magical time watching Cinderella.

Bee Pollard - Sophomore (Ensemble) Bee is very excited to be in their first production! Although they don’t have a big part, they still love performing and being on stage. Bee hopes everyone has a magical Cinderella experience!

Carmen Sadewater - Junior (Ensemble) Carmen has been in four productions since middle school and enjoys theater.

Brock Simmons - Sophomore (Jean Michel) Brock is so excited for you to see his performance in Cinderella! Brock has had previous roles in District 100 musicals, such as Beauty and the Beast, Shrek, Mirror Mirror, and Freaky Friday. He loves singing and acting and looks forward to doing musicals in the future!

Kylie Swenson - Sophomore (Prop Designer) Kylie has worked on props for Cinderella and last year’s musical Freaky Friday. This is her second year in theatre tech and seems to really enjoy it!

Lilly Underwood - Sophomore (Prop Designer) Lilly is so excited to be creating the props for one of her favorite movies growing up and seeing it come to life! Lilly previously made props for last spring’s musical Freaky Friday.

Anais Valdovinos - Junior (Ensemble) Anais has been in other shows such as Winter Break, Freaky Friday, War Of The Worlds and now Cinderella! Anais was also on the crew for A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Layla Watters - Freshman (Ensemble) Hello! This is Layla’s 3rd show with BNHS and her 6th show overall. She is beyond excited to help bring the magic of Cinderella to you. Layla thanks her family for coming to all of her shows to support her, and the cast for making a home away from home. She hopes you enjoy! (And make sure not to lose a shoe on your way out)

Ryan Zupon - Junior (Pit) Ryan is very excited for Cinderella this year as it is his first time participating in the pit band here at North! Ryan is the first chair clarinet for Belvidere North’s Wind Ensemble, he also partakes in other musical activities like ILMEA and the Rockford Wind Ensemble. Ryan says “clarinet go toot toot” and hopes you enjoy the show!

CAST, CREW, AND PIT INFORMATION NOT LISTED WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT PRESS TIME BUT WE APPRECIATE THEIR EFFORTS IN MAKING OUR SHOW A SUCCESS!