If I mention such songs as “The Prince Is Giving A Ball,” “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” “Ten Minutes Ago,” and “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?”—you would know the show. And, you are probably humming at least one of these songs. Cinderella (Enchanted Version) will come to the Putnam County Playhouse stage this summer for seven, magical performances.
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, this romantic fairy tale still warms the hearts of children and adults alike. This Enchanted Edition is inspired by the 1997 teleplay.
This production will be filled with spectacular costumes and sets. There are parts for a diverse group of female and male actors. Most parts require at least a minimal amount of singing. There will be choreography requirements for most characters. Auditions are June 15 and June 16. The information is available on the playhouse website, and we will also add an audition form as the time approaches. I encourage everyone to be involved in some capacity whether it be on stage, backstage, costuming, or tech.
A little about myself: I am returning to the Director’s chair at PCPH after having directed the theater’s productions of Into The Woods, Beauty and the Beast, and Shrek. I have been with Community Theatre of Clay County since 1986. I have directed a wide-range of musicals like Schoolhouse Rock, Clue, Anything Goes, Pump Boys and Dinettes, Nunsense, Once Upon A Mattress, Damn Yankees, Little Shop of Horrors, Shrek, Into The Woods, Young Frankenstein, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. I have also directed stage comedies, Christmas productions and musical revues.
So, as I do with all my casts, I ask you to trust me. I ask you to trust me to create a fun atmosphere where we will work hard, enjoy each other’s efforts and company, and make a little magic for ourselves and our audiences. I hope to see you at the auditions.
Lee