 CINDERELLA
(Music by Jeanne Bargy and Jim Eiler; Book and Lyrics by
Jim Eiler)
A pantomime in the true tradition for all seasons of
the year. The glass slipper, Fairy Godmother, Prince Charming
and the Ugly Sisters will recall childhood memories for adults
and keep children spellbound with its ageless story of the
girl who becomes a princess.
Principals: 4 Male, 5 Female.
- Cinderella - Ingenue. She is young and beautiful with an ethereal quality. She should be played with honesty as opposed to the farcical style of the Stepmother and Stepsisters. She must move well. (
Soprano)
- Fairy Godmother - Character comedienne. She can be most any age but should move well and be quite zany and lovable. She and her two Helpers set the comedic pace of the play. (
Mezzo or Pop Voice)
- First Helper -
Tenor
- Gertrude - Character comedian or comedienne (male or female). She is the younger stepsister; opposite of Henrietta and always jealous of her. Must dance and move well. (
Soprano or Tenor)
- Henrietta - Character comedian or comedienne (male or female). She is the elder, more agressive and dominating stepsister; more like her mother. Must dance and move well. (
Mezzo or Baritone)
- King Darling The Third - Character actor. He is a whimsical, near-sighted, lovable monarch; always confused as to where he is and to whom he is talking. Should move well. (
Tenor or Baritone)
- Prince Charming The First - Juvenile. He is the handsome hero of every fairy tale. Always patient and amused with his father's near-sightedness. He must move well, portraying both courtly elegance and boyish charm. (
Lyric Baritone)
- Second Helper - Both Helpers are character juveniles. They should be boyish, energetic and comical, and have good dancing ability. They work as a team assisting the Fairy Godmother. (
Baritone)
- Stepmother - Character actress. She has a strong, dominating quality; indulgent with her own daughters but cruel to Cinderella because she is jealous of the girl's beauty. She must dance and move well. (Mezzo or Soprano)
Chorus Numerous ladies and gentlemen of the court in the Ball scene, as well as guards and servants.
All vocal types: SATB
Musical Numbers:
- Opening Intro -
Helpers
- Hi Diddle Dee -
Fairy Godmother, Helpers
- What's To Become Of Me? -
Cinderella, Fairy Godmother, Helpers
- Get To Work -
Stepmother, Gertrude, Henrietta
- King Darling III -
King Darling, Helpers
- Knock, Knock, Knock -
Helpers, Cinderella, Step Trio
- Invitation -
Helpers, Cinderella, Step Trio
- At The Ball -
Stepmother, Gertrude, Henrietta
- Cinderella -
Fairy Godmother
- Sneeze Polka -
Henrietta, Gertrude, All
Scenes and Settings
ACT I
Scene 1: Fairy Godmother's realm.
Scene 2: Main Hall of Stepmother's home; morning
Scene 3: Hall of King Darling's castle; immediately following
Scene 4: Main Hall of Stepmother's home; that afternnon, then evening.
ACT II
Scene 1: Fairy Godmother's realm; evening
Scene 2: Ballroom of King Darling's castle; immediately following.
Scene 3: Hall of King Darling's castle; one week later.
Scene 4: Main Hall of Stepmother's home; a month later.
Scene 5: Palace Gardens
Scene 6: Tailor Quarters, then Procession through the Audience
Scene 7: Throne Room
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