Cinderella Playbill

2020 - 2021 SEASON

VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE

2021-2022 SEASON

WELCOME TO THE SHOW!

Brad Brock Director, School of Theatre Florida State University

Kris Salata Chair, School of Theatre Florida State University

We are thrilled to welcome you back to the School of Theatre at Florida State and to our exciting 20212022 season of plays and musicals! Each year, we present performances that build on our rich past to reflect on the now, stimulate discussion among our community, and significantly enhance our students’ education.

For over 45 years, the School of Theatre has trained students not just for Broadway stages but as theatremakers, leaders, artists, and advocates for theatre across the world. None of this would be possible without our immensely dedicated faculty and staff and the generous and loyal support from members of our community. It is no wonder that with such shared effort the School of Theatre continues to be recognized as one of the top programs in the country.

After the last 18 months of unprecedented challenges, we hope that you will join us for each and every production as we celebrate the incredibly talented students, faculty, and staff who have worked tirelessly to create what you see on stage. Thank you for supporting the arts and the School of Theatre at Florida State as we could not do it without you!

- Brad Brock & Kris Salata

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT The School of Theatre is located on land that is the ancestral and traditional territory of the Apalachee Nation, the Muscogee Nation, the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida, and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to their descendants, to the generations yet unborn, and to all Indigenous people.

THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE AT FLORIDA STATE PRODUCTION OF Rodgers + Hammerstein's

CINDERELLA THE MUSICAL

Lyrics by

Music by

Oscar Hammerstein II

Richard Rodgers

New Book by Douglas Carter Beane Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II Music Adapation & Arrangements

Additional Lyrics by

Orchestrations by

Douglas Carter Beane, David Chase, & Bruce Pomahac

Danny Troob

David Chase

February 18 - 27, 2022 Richard G. Fallon Theatre Director & Choreographer

Patdro Harris

Movement Consultant

Music Director

Jason Armit

Tom Ossowski Intimacy Coordinator

Hannah Fazio

Scenic and Projection Designer

Costume Designer

Michelle Harvey

Lighting Designer

Josh Hemmo Dramaturg

Elaine Smith

Meagan Thurmond Sound Designer

Zach Cramer

Technical Director

Kendra Drew Stage Manager

Laura Swygert

SCENES & SONGS Time and Place A far away kingdom during the reign of Prince Topher ACT I Overture................................................................................................................................... Orchestra “Me, Who Am I?”.........................................................................Topher, Sebastian, Lord Pinkleton, Knights, Squires, Pageboy “In My Own Little Corner”..........................................................................................................Ella “Now Is the Time”...........................................................................................................Jean-Michel “The Prince Is Giving a Ball”................................................ Lord Pinkleton, Townspeople, Madame, Charlotte, Gabrielle, Ella, Marie “Cinderella March”............................................................................................................. Orchestra “In My Own Little Corner” (Reprise)/”Fol-De-Rol”..........................................................Ella, Marie “Impossible”.......................................................................................................................Marie, Ella “It’s Possible”......................................................................................................................Marie, Ella “Gavotte”......................................................Sebastian, Topher, Lord Pinkleton, Madame, Charlotte, Gabrielle, Lords & Ladies of the Court “Ten Minutes Ago”..........................................................................................................Topher, Ella “Cinderella Waltz”............................................................................................................... Orchestra “Ten Minutes Ago”” (Reprise)............................................Topher, Ella, Lords & Ladies of the Court - 15 MINUTE INTERMISSION ACT II Entr’acte................................................................................................................................... Orchestra “Stepsister’s Lament”............................................................................Charlotte, Ladies of the Court “The Pursuit”...................................................Topher, Lord Pinkleton, Lords of the Court, Knights, Pageboy, Ella, Footman, Driver “When You’re Driving Through the Moonlight”........................... Ella, Madame, Charlotte, Gabrielle “A Lovely Night”.......................................................................... Ella, Madame, Charlotte, Gabrielle “A Lovely Night”” (Reprise)..........................................................................................Ella, Gabrielle “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 “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?”.......................................................................Topher, Ella “Ten Minutes Ago” (Reprise)....................................................................Topher, Ella, The Company “Finale”............................................................................................................. Marie, The Company

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

CINDERELLA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com

THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE AT FLORIDA STATE As one of the top-tier theatre training programs in the nation, the School of Theatre at Florida State provides its students with a wide variety of theatrical and educational opportunities. The primary mission of the School of Theatre is to offer students a comprehensive education in theatre and to prepare emerging artists to enter the professional theatre industry. As a result, the School of Theatre provides both student artists and community audience members a diverse array of productions that explore the spectrum of our shared humanity.

Founded in 1973 under the vision and leadership of then-Dean Richard G. Fallon, the School of Theatre enjoys a national reputation, in large part, because of the excellence of its undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as a gifted faculty of nationally recognized professional artists and educators. The London Theatre Studies program, the chance to work side by side with guest artists and eminent scholars, as well as showcase opportunities in New York City and Los Angeles are just a few of the many reasons why students are attracted to our various professional and academic degrees from all over the United States, many foreign countries, and every county in Florida.

Alumni of the program include Broadway stars Christiani Pitts, Montego Glover, and Leslie Flesner, television producer Steven Sears, Emmy Award-winners John Papsidera and John Brace, Broadway producers Heather Provost and Darren Bagert, Playwright and Professor Suzan Zeder, and a host of talented entertainment industry professionals. Through their creative work, research, publication, and service, School of Theatre alumni contribute to the commercial, educational, and cultural life of the citizens of Florida and the nation.

The School of Theatre at Florida State is a member of the University/Resident Theatre Association, Inc. and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

THE CAST In Order of Appearance Ella.......................................................................................................... Jessica Chunta Topher.......................................................................................................... Will Porter Lord Pinkleton............................................................................................. Brady Foley Sebastian................................................................................................. Jonah Harmon Marie.......................................................................................................... Amanda Lee Jean-Michel.............................................................................................. Gage Morgan Madame........................................................................................ Danielle Charboneau Gabrielle.................................................................................................... Lexi McCain Charlotte..................................................................................................... Emma Katz Ensemble................................................. Charles Antenen, Tai Beasley, John Brannigan, Patrick DuChêne, Zach Duncan, Charlotte Ennen, Keara Escobedo, Sarah Flores, Andres Larrea, Achsah Martin, José Muñoz, J. Everett Reed, Catherine Roddey, Jessie Roddy

THE UNDERSTUDIES Ella...................................................................................................................Achsah Martin Topher........................................................................................................Patrick DuChêne Lord Pinkleton.................................................................................................. Andres Larrea Sebastian........................................................................................................ John Brannigan Marie...................................................................................................................Emma Katz Jean-Michel.................................................................................................José Muñoz Madame.................................................................................................... Jessie Roddy Gabrielle.......................................................................................................Tai Beasley Charlotte.............................................................................................. Keara Escobedo Swing.................................................................................................... Griffin Wilkins Swing..................................................................................................Francesca Alfano *Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance.

THE ORCHESTRA Conductor.......................................................................................................Tom Ossowski Rehearsal Accompanists.................................................... Bianca Lupsha, Sudarat Songsiridej Reed 1 - Flute, Piccolo........................................................................................Margo Jones Reed 2 - Clarinet, Bass Clarinet.................................................................... Patricia Crispino Horn............................................................................................................... Teddy Branson Trumpet.................................................................................................... Michael McKenzie Trombone............................................................................................................ Patrick Hill Keyboard 1................................................................................................Sudarat Songsiridej Keyboard 2.......................................................................................................Bianca Lupsha Drums/Percussion.............................................................................................Ryan Boehme Violins..................................................................................... Lambert Hsieh, Michael Mes, Megan Sahely, Hope Welsh Viola.............................................................................................................Joshua Singletary Cello.................................................................................................................Emma Hoster Bass..................................................................................................................... Jose Sorrano

CAST HEADSHOTS

Francesca Alfano

Charles Antenen

Tai Beasley

John Brannigan

Danielle Charboneau

Jessica Chunta

Patrick DuChêne

Zach Duncan

Charlotte Ennen

Keara Escobedo

Sarah Flores

Brady Foley

Jonah Harmon

Emma Katz

Andres Larrea

Amanda Lee

Achsah Martin

Lexi McCain

Gage Morgan

José Muñoz

CAST HEADSHOTS

Will Porter

J. Everett Reed

Catherine Roddey

Jessie Roddy

Griffin Wilkins

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WHO’S WHO Francesca Alfano (Swing) is a junior BFA Music Theatre major originally from Milan, Italy. Previous credits include Shrek (Fiona), The Marvelous Wonderettes (Missy), Newsies (Hannah), and Chicago (Swing). She would like to thank her family for their constant support. A special thank you to the cast and crew of Cinderella!

Charles Antenen (Ensemble) is a junior BFA Music Theatre major from Atlanta, GA. Previous credits include Chicago (Policeman), The World of 2020: a Musical Cabaret (Soloist), and Newsies (Finch, Dance Captain). He would like to thank his boyfriend and the cast for making him smile.

Tai Beasley (Ensemble, u/s Gabrielle) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Coral Springs, FL. Previous credits include Measure for Measure (Provost) and Witch (Female Swing). She would like to thank the insanely talented cast and crew for their love and support.

John Brannigan (Ensemble, u/s Sebastian) is a junior BA Theatre major from Atlanta, GA. Previous credits include Newsies (Theodore Roosevelt), Edges (Man 2), In The Heights (Ensemble), and Chicago (Sgt. Fogarty, u/s MC). He thanks his family along with the cast and crew of Cinderella for their continued love and support.

Danielle Charboneau (Madame) is a senior BFA Acting major from Ocala, FL. Previous credits include Marisol (June), The Penelopiad (Penelope), and Last Stop on Market Street (u/s Madam Butterfly). She would like to thank her family and friends for their endless support.

Jessica Chunta (Ella) is a junior BFA Music Theatre major from Atlanta, GA. Previous credits include Newsies (Buttons), Chicago (Swing), Newsies (Katherine Plumber), and

The Little Mermaid (Ariel). Jessica would like to thank God, her family, and Erika Macleod. Enjoy the show!

Patrick DuChêne, he/him (Ensemble, u/s Topher) is a junior BFA Acting major from Orlando, FL. Previous credits include Newsies (Pulitzer), Tragedy: a Tragedy (Frank in the Studio), and Bright Star (Daryl). He thanks family, friends, FSU faculty, and the company of Cinderella for their love and support.

Zach Duncan (Ensemble) is a senior Theatre and Computer Science dual major from Newnan, GA. Previous credits include Newsies (Elmer, Darcy), Chicago (Swing), and The Addams Family (Pugsley). He thanks his SOT student community for creating a safe and productive space to learn these last few years!

Jonah Harmon (Sebastian) is a sophomore BA Theatre major from Lawrenceville, GA. Previous credits include Antigone (Haemon) and Tragedy: A Tragedy (The Witness). He would like to thank his friends and family for their sacrifices and support.

Charlotte Ennen (Ensemble) is a freshman BFA Music Theatre major from Norfolk, VA. Previous credits include Newsies (Jojo/ Scab). She would like to thank her family, her class, and the amazing cast and crew!

Keara Escobedo (Ensemble, u/s Charlotte) is a sophomore BA Theatre and Exercise Physiology double major from Sarasota, FL. Previous credits include Mamma Mia (Sophie), Beauty and the Beast (Wardrobe), and Les Miserables (Ensemble). She would like to thank her family for their support!

WHO’S WHO Sarah Flores (Fox, Ensemble) is a junior BA Theatre major from Orlando, FL. Previous credits include In the Heights (Daniela), West Side Story (Francisca), and Love is Love (Val). She would like to thank the cast and crew of Cinderella for their hard work as well as her family for their love and support.

Brady Foley (Lord Pinkleton, Dance Captain) is a junior BFA Music Theatre Major from Orlando, FL. Previous credits include Newsies (Jack Kelly), Edges (u/s Man 1/Man 2), Chicago (Ensemble), Catch Me If You Can (Frank Abagnale Jr.), and Anything Goes (Billy Crocker). He would like to thank the creative team for this incredible opportunity as well as the cast and crew, family, and friends for all the support they provided along the way.

Emma Katz (Charlotte, u/s Marie) is a sophomore BFA Music Theatre major from Sarasota, FL. Previous credits include Newsies (Swing), Fiddler On The Roof (Tzeitl), and Hello, Dolly! (Dolly Levi).

She would like to thank her incredible family, MT '24, and everyone involved in Cinderella. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Andres Larrea, he/him (Racoon, Ensemble, u/s Lord Pinkleton) is a junior BA Theatre major from Miami, FL. Previous credits include Last Stop On Market Street (CJ), Edges (Man 1), and And Straight On Till Morning (Mateo). He thanks the cast, crew, and creative team!

Amanda Lee, she/her (Marie) is a senior BFA Music Theatre major from Conyers, GA. Previous credits include Hairspray (Dynamite), In The Heights (Ensemble), Edges (Woman 1), and Newsies (Medda Larkin). She would like to extend a special thanks to her friends, family, and cast and crew of Cinderella for their continuous support and love!

Achsah Martin (Ensemble, u/s Ella) is a sophomore BM Music Theatre major from Orlando, FL. You may have seen her this fall in Newsies (Splasher). She would like to thank God, her family, and friends for supporting her through it all!

Lexi McCain (Gabrielle) is a senior BFA Acting major from West Palm Beach, FL. Previous credits include Last Stop on Market Street (Madame Butterfly), Chicago (Liz), We are Proud to Present (Actor 5), A Chorus Line (Val), and A Midsummer Nights Dream (Helena). She'd like to thank her class, the Cinderella team, and her family for being so incredible throughout her artistic journey!

Gage Morgan (Jean-Michel) is a senior BA Theatre major from Tampa, FL. Previous credits include The Importance of Being Earnest (Lane), Marie Antoinette (Revolutionary), Marisol (Lenny), and Newsies (Weisel/Mayor). He thanks his parents, Drake, Mason, and Lainey.

José Muñoz (Ensemble, u/s Jean-Michel) is a sophomore BFA Music Theatre major from the Republic of Panama. Previous credits include: Newsies (Romeo), Cats (Mungojerrie), Bring it On (Cameron), and Rent (Angel). Special thanks to all the cast and crew of Cinderella for their love and hard work.

Will Porter (Topher) is a freshman BFA Music Theatre major from Little Rock, Arkansas. Previous performances with FSU include Newsies (Seitz, Jacobi). He would like to thank the cast and crew for this amazing experience, and his family and friends for supporting him through it.

WHO’S WHO J. Everett Reed (Giant, Ensemble) is a sophomore BM Voice Performance major from Tallahassee, FL. Previous credits include The World of 2020: a Musical Cabaret (Featured Performer), Godspell (Jesus), Aida (Radames), and Les Miserables (Javert). He thanks his family and this lovely Cinderella cast!

Catherine Roddey (Ensemble) is a sophomore BM Music Theatre major from Austin, TX. Previous credits include Newsies (Albert), The World of 2020: a Musical Cabaret (Featured Performer), and Freaky Friday (Ellie). She would love to give a special thanks to her parents for their amazing love and support as well as the talented cast of Cinderella. Go Noles!

Jessie Roddy (Ensemble, u/s Madame, Dance Captain) is a sophomore BFA Music Theatre major from Orlando, FL. Previous credits at FSU include Newsies (Katherine Plumber), Edges (Woman 2), and The World of 2020: a Musical Cabaret (Featured Ensemble). She would like to thank her family and everyone involved in this amazing production!

Griffin Wilkins (Swing) is a junior BFA Music Theatre major from Walpole, MA. Previous credits include Chicago (Harry, Ensemble), Witch (Frank Thorney), and Newsies (Race). He would like to thank his family, as well as the whole Cinderella team.

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WHO’S WHO Jason Armit (Movement Consultant) is a Fight Director/Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors and holds a B.F.A. in Performance from the University of Southern Mississippi. His work as a fight choreographer and movement coordinator has been seen at numerous professional theatres and universities, including; Alliance Theatre (Atlanta, GA), Alabama Shakespeare Festival (Montgomery, AL), Utah Shakespeare Festival (Cedar City, UT), University of Georgia (Athens, GA), University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC), Auburn University (Auburn, AL), among others.

Zach Cramer (Sound Designer) is the Sound Designer for The School of Theatre at FSU. Over the past twenty-five years, he has designed over 100 productions including The Who’s Tommy, Peter Pan, Ragtime, Seussical The Musical, Nine (winner 2008 FTC, 2009 SETC and advanced to national AACT), Titanic, The Producers, Spamalot, Hedda Gabler, Addams Family, Beauty and the Beast, Hairspray, and In The Heights.

Kendra Drew (Technical Director) is a second-year Technical Production MFA student from Egan, SD. Previous credits include Wizard of Oz, The Music Man, Pride and Prejudice, Big: The Musical as Assistant Technical Director at Wagon Wheel Center of the Arts. This is her first role as TD at FSU. She would like to thank the crew that helped get Cinderella on the stage. She would also like to thank her family for all their love and support.

Hannah Fazio (Intimacy Choreographer) is a fourth-year Ph.D. Candidate in theatre and performance research. She holds a master's degree in drama therapy from New York University and a bachelor's degree in theatre and Hispanic studies from Hamilton College.

Hannah has been teaching yoga professionally for over a decade. She has an eclectic performance background, writing, directing, choreographing, and performing in many spaces throughout Minneapolis, Chicago, New York, and Tallahassee. Currently, she teaches performance art at FSU.

Patdro Harris (Director, Choreographer) has directed at distinguished theaters such as The Alliance Theater, Sacramento Theatre Company, Round House Theater, Liberty Theater Cultural Center, San Diego Repertory Theater Company, Penumbra Theater, Tuskegee Repertory Theater, Ensemble Theater, True Colors Theater Company, Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Connecticut Repertory Theatre, Syracuse Stage, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Howard University, Syracuse University, Florida A&M University, and University of Northern Colorado. Mr. Harris attended Alabama State University. He holds to his credit the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Choreography and has been honored with a nomination for the same award for Best Supporting Actor. He also received a 2002 Drammy Award for Best Choreography. In 2009 he received Atlanta’s top theatre award, The Suzi Bass Award for Outstanding Choreography. Also in 2019 and 2013 he won the Suzi for Outstanding Director of a Play.

Michelle Harvey, USA 829 (Scenic Designer, Projection Designer) is an Assistant Professor with the Missouri State University Department of Theatre and Dance. She is a member of United Scenic Artists Local 829, a union and professional association for designers, artists, and craftspeople in the entertainment and decorative arts industries.

Previous credits include She Kills Monsters (Scenic/Projection-MSU), The 39 Steps (Scenic/Video- Tent Theatre), The Secret Garden (Scenic- MSU), Schoolhouse Rock, Jr! (Scenic/Projection - Dallas Children’s Theatre), Miss Nelson Has a Field Day (Scenic - National Tour: Dallas Children’s Theatre), Shakespeare in Love (Scenic - FSU), The Addams Family (Scenic - FSU).

Josh Hemmo (Lighting Designer) is thrilled to be back at FSU for another production.

Past FSU credits include: We Are Proud to Present (2020), The True Story of The Three Little Pigs (2019), and A New Brain (2018).

Other credits include Revelation: The Musical (Off-Broadway) and Elliot and Me: A New Musical (Hudson Theater Works).

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WHO’S WHO Tom Ossowski (Music Director, Conductor) is an Associate Professor at FSU and the Producing Artistic Director at the Post Playhouse at Fort Robinson State Park in Nebraska. At the Post Playhouse, Tom has directed The Music Man, Urinetown, Spamalot, A Man of No Importance, and The Drowsy Chaperone. At FSU, he has directed A Man of No Importance, A New Brain, Cabaret, The Drowsy Chaperone, The Rocky Horror Show, and Sweeney Todd and he has music directed In the Heights, Hairspray, A Chorus Line, Ragtime, Spring Awakening, and Jesus Christ Superstar. He has also directed and musically directed Into the Woods and The Family for the Central Academy of drama in Beijing.

Elaine Hendriks Smith (Dramaturg) has 20+ years of professional experience in the performing arts as an arts administrator, director, stage manager, production manager, lighting designer, teacher, and youth mentor.

Most recently, she was the Director of The Berman Center for the Performing Arts (2011 – 2019) in West Bloomfield, Michigan. In the summers, Elaine teaches drama at Young Actors Theatre in Tallahassee since moving to Florida. Elaine has a BA in theatre from Wayne State University, an MA from FSU, and is a Ph.D. student in Theatre and Performance Research here at FSU. Elaine researches intersections of theatre and anxiety and what this reveals about society.

Sudarat Songsiridej (Assistant Music Director) is a College of Music Coach/ Accompanist for the Music Theatre Program and a Dance Musician for the School of Dance. She holds degrees from the Juilliard School, the Eastman School of Music and FSU. She also has completed all levels of Somatic Voicework™ from the LoVetri Institute at the Baldwin Wallace University.

Sudarat has worked with artists such as Maltby & Shire, Ann Reinking, choreographer Joe Goode, Suzanne Farrell, Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Martha Graham Company and the Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Off-campus, she is the Company Pianist for the Pas de Vie Ballet and for 25 years was the Music Director for the Florida Laughing Stock Cabaret.

Laura Swygert (Stage Manager) is a senior BA Theatre Major from Lakeland, FL. Previous FSU credits include The Importance of Being Earnest (ASM), Tragedy, a Tragedy (ASM), and Relative Strangers (SM). She would like to thank her family, friends as well as the Cinderella company for their support.

Meagan Thurmond (Costume Designer) is a third-year MFA Costume Design candidate from Gainesville, FL and attended FSU as an undergrad, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art. Previous FSU design credits include Marisol and select acts from A Menagerie of Wonderment at the FSU Flying High Circus from 2016-2018. She would like to thank her family and friends as well as the cast, crew, and production team for their support.

Jacob ben Widmar (Assistant Director) is a first-year MFA Directing student from New York, NY. Broadway/NYC: Book of Mormon, Xanadu (u/s Whoopi Goldberg), Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, and more! Originated roles in Douglas Carter Beane’s HOOD and Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Jame Lapine’s Mrs Miller Does Her Thing. Other credits include roles at Paper Mill Playhouse, Sacramento Music Circus, Goodspeed Opera House, North Shore, Ogunquit, Old Globe, and Signature Theatre D.C. With special thanks to set designer Peter Dean Beck.

Information in "Who's Who" is provided by members of this production. Opinions expressed are those of the players, and not necessarily those of the School of Theatre or Florida State University.

NOTES From the Director, Patdro Harris Magic... we could all use a little bit more of these days.

Rodger & Hammerstein's updated version of Cinderella about the Haves and the Have Nots has plenty of magic.

The Haves learning to share and the Have Nots learning to believe.

Not only romantic love in this version but also the love of community. How can we see the magic in each other?

Cinderella is reminding us that we all have dreams and we all have something valuable inside of us... life!

What a beautiful time in American history to make magic. The magic of live theatre actors, set, lights, props, sound, and backstage crew all collaborating together to create this fairy tale. As the director and choreographer, it is such a treat to watch it all come together here at FSU. Cinderella... Music, Love, and Magic. We hope this production brings out the Magic in you.

From the Dramaturg, Elaine Hendriks Smith You can find Cinderella in stories created worldwide going back thousands of years.

This universal story varies from culture to culture except for one element that patiently remains, the character of Cinderella. When Rodgers and Hammerstein decided to create a musical adaptation of Cinderella, they chose the French version (written in 1697), entitled Cendrillon. Charles Perrault introduces Cinderella as full of goodness and kindness in this version. Cinderella's traits reminded Richard Rodgers of a twenty-two-year-old Julie Andrews, starring as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady on Broadway. Because Rodgers and Hammerstein were writing Cinderella for CBS television and not the theatre, they could secure Julie Andrews for three weeks to rehearse and do a live taping of the show.

The buzz around the airing of Cinderella was so great that the other television stations put up the colored bars of a testing screen during the show. Over 107 million people, more than sixty percent of the entire U.S. population, tuned in on March 31, 1957.

Live taping meant special effects were out of the question, so the production team had to figure out a way to change Cinderella from rags to a ball gown while the cameras were on her. In his book Hammerstein, Oscar Andrew Hammerstein (the grandson of Oscar Hammerstein) writes that to accomplish this feat; first, the wardrobe staff surrounded Julie Andrews just off-camera until the moment arrived. They were then covered by the throwing of a tremendous amount of glitter as they quickly pulled her new dress over her head and her old dress down to the floor. Then, as the camera slowly zoomed out on the newly transformed Cinderella, the wardrobe staff changed her shoes while laying on the ground beneath the camera. Once they finished, covered in glitter, they crawled off the set with her rag costume in hand. All the while, Julie Andrews held firm and stood gracefully selling the magic we all have come to love in our version of Cinderella.

Critics and audiences fell in love with this adaptation of Cinderella. The first theatrical production (London, 1958) set a precedent when the show was expanded and adapted for the stage. Over the years, the show has seen much change. Storylines get added, songs characters change, but amidst all of the hustle and bustle, one thing remains the same, the grace, kindness, and patience of Rogers & Hammerstein's beloved Cinderella.

PRODUCTION TEAM Director, Choreographer...........................................................................................................Patdro Harris Assistant Director.............................................................................................................Jacob ben Widmar Music Director........................................................................................................................Tom Ossowski Assistant Music Director..................................................................................................Sudarat Songsiridej Conductor..............................................................................................................................Tom Ossowski Rehearsal Pianists....................................................................................Bianca Lupsha, Sudarat Songsiridej Movement Consultant................................................................................................................ Jason Armit Intimacy Choreographer.......................................................................................................... Hannah Fazio Dance Captains..................................................................................................... Brady Foley, Jessie Roddy Scenic Designer................................................................................................................... Michelle Harvey Costume Designer.......................................................................................................... Meagan Thurmond Assistant Costume Designer................................................................................................... Zachary Payne Lighting Designer..................................................................................................................... Josh Hemmo Sound Designer........................................................................................................................ Zach Cramer Assistant Sound Designer................................................................................................... Lexa Wasilauskas Technical Director....................................................................................................................Kendra Drew Assistant Technical Director................................................................................. Zachary Cary, Becca Stock Projection Designer............................................................................................................. Michelle Harvey Dramaturg................................................................................................................. Elaine Hendriks Smith Stage Manager.........................................................................................................................Laura Swygert Assistant Stage Managers................................................ Davis Hansen, Chris Moeggenberg, Callista Payne Stage Management Mentor.................................................................................................. Casey Hagwood Director of Production Services.......................................................................................... Joshua Wickham Technical Direction Advisor................................................................................. Robert Coleman, Jim Lile Production Manager........................................................................................................... Joshua Wickham Associate Production Manager...............................................................................................Elliot Mahoney Scene Shop Manager.............................................................................................................Colin Campbell Assistant Scene Shop Manager........................................................................ Ethan Follett, Elliot Mahoney Safety Coordinator..................................................................................................................Nate Glowacki Carpenters........................................................................Zachary Cary, Danielle Gonzalez, Victoria Guise, Payton Nugent, Becca Stock Paint Shop Supervisor...............................................................................................................Teddy Moore Scenic Charge Artist.................................................................................................................Teddy Moore Scenic Artists..................................................................................Emily Chancellor, Kimberly Chancellor, Veronica Dalton, Rheanne Walton Properties Manager......................................................................................................................Kevin Grab Properties Artisans............................................................................................ Ethan Follett, Raistlin Yovan Properties Interns............................................................................................ Alyssa Stewart, Laura Swygert Costume Design Advisor......................................................................................................Colleen Muscha Costume Technology Advisor...................................................................................................... Jacki Armit Costume Shop Manager......................................................................................................Sarah M. Jahnke Wardrobe Supervisor........................................................................................................Gabrielle Bañuelos Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor................................................................................................ Maria Moleiro Drapers............................................................................Jacki Armit, Gabrielle Bañuelos, Sarah M. Jahnke, Sydney Martin, Cat A. Tope

PRODUCTION TEAM Stitchers................................................................................. AJ Alvarez, Rachel Banbury, Sidney Barmoha, Veronica Dalton, Asher Lipscomb, Maria Moleiro, Zachary Payne, Brian Sayre Wig Designer............................................................................................................................Chad Harlow Master Electrician..................................................................................... Nathaniel Felt, Wesley Seiderman Electricians............................................................................................................Julie Adams, Ethan Follett Lighting Board Programmer....................................................................................................... Julie Adams Light Board Operator............................................................................................................... Ava Podewitz Sound Programmer.....................................................................................................................Nat Jimenez Sound Assistant................................................................................................................ Amanda Gonzalez Sound Board Operator.................................................................................Zach Cramer, Lexa Wasilauskas Projection Operator.................................................................................................................. Ava Podewitz Run Crew.................................................................................. Zoe Blanco, Emily Butler, Leitz Cherismat, Matthew Cleveland, Elena Dibbs, Amanda Gonzalez, Sarah-Grace Hutchinson, Nat Jimenez, Deirdre Klos, Kaylin London, Samaya Perez, Lila Rush, Amoreena Tillman, Eddie Vargas, Jordan Walker, Reed Worrell House Management Supervisor.............................................................................................Sarah Goodson House Manager......................................................................................................Lizzie Powers, John Stark Assistant House Managers........................................................................................................ Holly Carroll Director of the Fine Arts Ticket Office..................................................................................Sarah Goodson Associate Director of Patron Services...................................................................................... Sam Stenecker Patron Services Manager................................................................................................................John Stark Patron Services Coordinator..................................................................................................... Lizzie Powers Patron Services Assistants........................................................................ Charlotte Palmucci, Kelby Siddons Usher Crew............................................................................... Lilian Aldrich, Alanna Boyd, Zachary Gage, Katie Klaskin, Ryan Lemmon, Naihla Mancuso, Kate Martin, Emilie Parry, Lynn Pineda, Alexa Schoffel, Vincente Tome, Grace Wu Fine Arts Ticket Office Staff.................................................Brigitte Anderson, Justin Banton, Alice Bishop, Holly Carroll, Samantha Charles, Leah Davis, Emily Hensel, Alexandra Rios, Samantha Smith Associate Director of Marketing Communications........................................................................Jack Rizzo Marketing Communications Coordinator........................................................ ......................Kelby Siddons Marketing Communications Assistant...................................................................................... Lizzie Powers Associate Director of Community Engagement...................................................................Emma Calabrese Community Engagement Manager..........................................................................................Njeri Mungai Patrons Association Coordinator.....................................................................................Charlotte Palmucci

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PATRONS ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS Laura Rogers, President Bob Clickner, Vice President Ellen Berler, Secretary Sunny Phillips, Treasurer Rob Contreras Linda Clickner Barbara Elam Kathie Emrich Tanya Hollady Howard Kessler Annelise Leysieffer KC McWilliams Marion Merzer Jay Newman Dennis Williams EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS Jalma Baker Howard Eisenman Richard Henry Mart Hill Ted* and Barbara Judd Lou Kellenberger* William Moncrief* Brooks & Almena Pettit Sara Rodrigue Dawn Sharp* Nancy Sheridan* June Strauss* ANGELS Rob Contreras & Ellen Berler Sandy Brown, Magnolia Properties Dr. Mark Chin-Lenn & Kevin Pfeiffer Robert & Linda Clickner Tom, Danielle & Cassandra Crabb Jim & Sandy Dafoe Howard & Susan Eisenman Barbara & John Elam Barbara Judd Sally Karioth Annelise Leysieffer KC & Bob McWilliams Lynn & Todd McWilliams Marykay Mentzer Russ & Genie Morcom Jay & Dr. Sue Newman

Jim & Betty Ann Rodgers Laura & Sam Rogers Emily Ruddell Brence A. Sell, M.D. Michael K. Sheridan Mr. & Mr. Michael Stephens Carol & Bill Weissert Dennis & Barbara Williams Carol Woodward DIRECTORS Walli Beall J. Kent & Flora A. Caruthers Michael & Rachel Ciaccio Sara DuChene Jo Ann Fain Margie Fletcher Robert & Janis Inzer Bruce & Lynn Janasiewicz Howard Kessler & Anne Van Meter John & Jennifer LaVia William & Susan Leseman Mike & Heather Lister Barbara & Tony Lombardo Julie Lovelace & Burt Davy Jennifer Fitzwater & Geof Mansfield Steve Been, Kathy & Joan McGuire Almena & Brooks Pettit Jerry & Janice Wise David & Mary Jean Yon BENEFACTORS Donna Blanton Paul & Holly Brannigan Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Leah Bristow Terry & Linda Cole Ms. Carol Cooper Paul S. Deitchman Jennifer Diaz & Family Tom & Valeria Dudley Bryon K. Ehlmann Kathie A. Emrich Jack & Susan Fiorito Kathryn Funchess Larry Gerber Patrick & Artis Gray Joan & Stu Griffith Steven Hall Dr. Judy Hefren

Jerry & Bobbi Hill Tanya Hollady Warren Husband & Samantha Padgett Linda & Rick Hyson Josh & Nikki Jordan Debby Kearney John & Linda Kilgore Susan Barnes & Kenneth Kranz Fred & Jill Leach Joanne Mallardi Ralph & Sue Mancuso Laurie & Bill McCort Meredith & Elsa McKinney Fran McLean Patti McMullen & Chris Carter Alex Meng Dr. Marion R. Merzer & Martin Merzer Mary Ann & Duncan Moore Karen Oehme & Nat Stern Joel C. Padgett Dr. and Mrs. Perfect Sunny Phillips Larry and Joanne Pintacuda Lili Quintiliani & Blan Teagle Karen J. Russell Michael & Arlene Sandberg Brad & Kristen Schmidt In Memory of Bob & Gloria Shuman Patricia Smith Randy Van Syoc and Allen Ransome Barbara & Gary Ware Michael & Kathi Watters Kip & Bev Wells Patricia Yancey Martin Kathy & Richard Zorn FRIENDS Francisco Alarcon & Kathleen Kearney Anonymous John & Willa Almlof Alan & Nancy Asker Hal & Sabrina Ballew Jeannie B. & Tommy Barrett Steven & Ellen Bellenot Fran & Bill Berry Randal & Laurie Brown Fred Chappell Brent & Marti Chumbler

PATRONS ASSOCIATION Juan & Jessica Comas Amanda & Lance Davis Michele Diamonti & Michelle MacVicar Lynn Marie Firehammer JC & Lissette Flores Roy M Forman Harvey & Judy Goldman Michelle Greiner Eleanor Hawkins Dr. T. Lynn Hogan & Robin Fowler Maura & William Heebink David & Sandi Jacobsen Knowlton Family Charles & Dian LaTour Mrs. Meik Lee

Donna Legare & Jody Walthall Joe & Sharon McElrath KC & Bob McWilliams Kama & Blair Monroe Ann & Don Morrow David & Lin Ornstein Ann Parker Roy & Donna Peterson Henry & Sharon Pollock J.R. Prescott & Joan Seims Gloria Priest Lance, Beth & Lindsey Rodan Rae Roeder Patricia & Robert Romig Paula S Saunders Matt Scheiner & Lisa Qualls Diann & Ron Schultz

Angela Shrum David & Kiki Slaton Adam & Leslie Spencer Nancy Stepina-Robinson & Paul Fredrickson Richard Stevens Judy Taps & Bob Beiseigel Marjori Turnbull M.J. Vossler David & Jane Watson Bret Whissel Kristin and Tony Wilkins Barbara & Dana Wilson John & Kathy Winn Martin & Amanda Wood Latika L. Young

Patrons Association Members listed as of February 1, 2022.

All (*) following a donor’s name indicates the person has passed away.

PATRONS SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT: JERRY TRUONG Jerry Truong is a junior from Tampa, Florida. He is a first-generation Asian-American college-student double majoring in Theatre and Asian Studies with an Emphasis in Business. Jerry spends a lot of his time working with the Vietnamese Student Association on campus as their Senior Advisor.

His favorite School of Theatre memory is Performance 1 with Chari Arespacochaga. He was able to collaborate with talented classmates, and it opened doors for him to explore theatre and meet more extraordinary people in the SOT. Jerry wants to thank the Patrons Association for their generous donations. "As a college student who comes from a low-income household, your scholarship has helped me immensely! I have never asked my parents for financial assistance because they have already given up so much just so that I can be here at college. Anything you give really helps me, and being selected for this has relieved some pressure off my shoulders, so thank you so much again.”

2021-2022 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Angela Musette Russo Memorial Scholarship

Leon and Jane Schmehl Endowed Theatre Scholarship

Zeatha Saint Fleur

Lexi McCain*, Elijah Rios, Caleb Windstrup

Brooks and Almena Pettit Presidential Scholarship Justin Banton Mart and Louis Hill Presidential Scholarship Teegan SinClair

Michael Martin International Theatre Scholarship Nia Alexander, Allison Crawford, Gonzalo Londono, Sabrina Ollerman, Jennifer Quiros Richard G. Fallon Scholarship

Davis Gaines Endowed Scholarship in Music Theatre Charles Antenen*, Brady Foley* Gabrielle Hagenlocker Dean Gil Lazier Student Scholarship in the School of Theatre Tai Beasley*, Melody Burrage, Kimberly Gibson, Zachary Izquierdo Frank and Jo Ann Fain Endowed Scholarship Charlotte Ennen*, José Muñoz*, William Porter*, Griffin Stanley Ginger Earnest London Theatre Scholarship

Amanda Lee*, Julia Swann Robert S. Barber Endowed Scholarship Alfonso Alvarez, Sidney Barmoha, Rachael Britton, Lilliana Simms, Alyssa Stewart Steven L. Sears Scholarship in Theatre Danielle Charboneau*, Daydra Smith Theatre Patrons Association Scholarship Maggie Creasman, Gordon Cunningham, Morgan Forehand, Jonah Harmon*, Gage Morgan*, Susanna Ninomiya, Zachary Philbeck, Guiliana Sarcone, Gerard Sola, Jerry Truong

Faith Verbsky, Chloe Ward Theatre Patrons London Endowment Hazel Sliger Presidential Scholarship John Malley Howard W. Kessler Endowed Scholarship Angelica Concepcion, ZaKeyia Lacey

Jade Dyer, Grace Guy, Claudia Irizarry, Brianne Jackson, Rachel Laufer, Anna Mackinnon Theodore and Barbara Judd Endowed Scholarship in Theatre Elizabeth Lee

All (*) following a student's name indicates a member of the CINDERELLA cast.

MAJOR DONORS Angela Mussette Russo Foundation Fred Chappell Ellen Berler & Rob Contreras Jim & Sandy Dafoe Mary Demetree Howard & Susan Eisenman JoAnn Fain Frank Flynn Richard Henry Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation Davis Gaines Steve & Blanche Gordon Betty Higginbotham Mart Hill Donald Hinkle Janet Hinkle The Hough Family Foundation Cameron & Teresa Jackson Barbara Judd

Howard Kessler & Anne Van Meter Gil Lazier & Kathryn Anderson-Lazier Magnolia Properties & Investments, Inc. Todd & Lynn McWilliams Russ & Genie Morcom Jay & Sue Newman Cathy Peters Almena & Brooks Pettit Robb Pruitt Jim & Betty Ann Rodgers Steven Sears Michael K. Sheridan Fred & June Turner Steven Wallace & Elizabeth Berkley-Wallace Mae & Harvey Watt Foundation Dennis & Barbara Williams Carol Woodward

In Memoriam Don & June Alford Robert Barber Julia Burnett Bryant Ralph Cook Deborah Cooley John Degen Frank Fain Richard & Sue Fallon Kathleen Henry Dr. Ben Grace Richard Higginbotham Ted Judd Charlotte Palmer Burt Reynolds Leon & Jane Schmehl

PATRONS NYC ESCAPE APRIL 29TH - MAY 3RD

Join us for 5 days and 4 nights of exciting theatre, fantastic meals, and our incredible Senior Showcase!

Number of Persons Party of two: Party of one:

*Does not include airfare

Cost

Double $3,400* Single $2,400*

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LIKE WHAT YOU SEE ON OUR STAGE? SEE MORE ACROSS THE POND!

LONDON & SCOTLAND THEATRE EXPERIENCE June 5-13, 2022 Join fellow School of Theatre Patrons on this exciting trip across the Atlantic and experience one of the world’s greatest theatre scenes.

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Join us for the Patrons Association

SHOWCASE FUNDRAISER When: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Time: 6:00 PM Location: The Fallon Theatre On Sale: February 25th, 2022!

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION Welcome to the School of Theatre at Florida State University. Whether you are returning or visiting for the first time, we want you to feel comfortable and be familiar with our facilities and services. As a courtesy to the actors on stage and members of the audience, we expect that you…

Wear a mask while inside any university building.

Wash or sanitize your hands frequently.

Stay safely home if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.

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Silence cellular phones and other noise-making devices during the show.

Do not record audio or video for any purpose.

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OUR OFFERINGS & POLICIES Guests who use wheelchairs and similar assistive devices will find accessible parking available in the parking garages adjacent to the Fallon, Lab, and Studio Theatres.

Wheelchair seating is available at all of our theatres and should be requested when ordering tickets. Patrons should seek the House Staff for assistance upon arrival.

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Everyone must have a ticket for the event including infants and children in laps. If your child is causing a disturbance, please exit to the lobby. Please consult the School of Theatre website's production advisories to determine the appropriateness of a show for the young persons in your party.

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Restrooms are conveniently located in the lobby area.

Smoking is not permitted on the Florida State University campus.

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There are a variety of ticket packages and discounts available. Theatre parties with friends and business associates may be organized at substantial discounts for groups of ten or more. For group sales information, contact the Fine Arts Ticket Office Manager at 850-644-6500.

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Hours of operation for the Fine Arts Ticket Office are Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Ticket Office will open 60 minutes prior to each performance.

Late arrivals will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to performance time to guarantee seating. Guests arriving 15-20 minutes after the start of the performance will not be seated until intermission.

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Lost and Found articles should be turned in to the House Staff and may be claimed at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, located in the Fine Arts Building.

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