

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition |
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RICHARD RODGERS |
OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN |
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RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA: YOUTH EDITION is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com THE VIDEOTAPING OR MAKING OF ELECTRONIC OR OTHER AUDIO AND/OR VISUAL RECORDINGS OF THIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTING RECORDINGS OR STREAMS IN ANY MEDIUM, INCLUDING THE INTERNET, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, A VIOLATION OF THE AUTHOR(S)’S RIGHTS AND ACTIONABLE UNDER UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: https://concordtheatricals.com/resources/protecting-artists |
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First Christian Church, Medina
Banners On The Cheap
Dottie Nemec / Marketing with Integrity, LLC
Susan Dacek
St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Medina
Buckeye Community Theatre
Riverside High School, Painesville, OH
Sponsors
Song List
“The Prince Is Giving A Ball” – Herald, Soloists, Townspeople
“In My Own Little Corner” – Cinderella
“Your Majesties” – Queen, Chef, Staff, King, Butcher, Cheese Steward, Dessert Chef
“Fol-De-Rol” – Godmother
“Impossible” – Cinderella, Godmother, Mice
“It’s Possible!” – Godmother, Cinderella, Footman, Coachman, Horses, Ensemble
“Finale Scene 4” – Godmother, Cinderella, Horses, Footman, Coachman, Ensemble
INTERMISSION
“Ten Minutes Ago” – Prince, Cinderella, Ensemble
“Stepsisters’ Lament” – Joy, Portia, Maidens
“When You’re Driving Through the Moonlight” – Cinderella, Portia, Joy, Stepmother
A Lovely Night” – Portia, Joy, Stepmother, Cinderella
Coda: “A Lovely Night/The Search” – Cinderella
Wedding Finale: “It’s Possible!” – Godmother, Cinderella, Prince, Ensemble
Who's Who
Cast
Creative Team
Ansley Valentine
Kimberly States
Michelle Hujar
Spencer Donovan
Paully Hawthorn
Nic Laurence
Susan Dacek
Eva Rudow
Meet the Company
Allison Agee

Brooke Bacik

Colin Becker

Kate Becker

Maeve Becker

Alyssa Bergman

McKayla Bergman

Eva Buran

Ellasyn Ciccozzi

Sawyer Crum

Lexi Dacek

Nevaeh Davis

Ellie Erickson
Emmy Fairbanks

Ashley Graczyk

Mirabelle Harper

Jack Martin

Amara Miller

Taryn Miller

Emily Neuhauser

Nick Peterseim

Emma Raulie

Laila Schoenbaechler

Elena (Laney) Smith

Natalie Spence

Amelia Talbert

Adriana Thomas

Sadie Valentine

Evelyn VanBlarcum

Nicki Vorell

Norah Woofter

Isaac Woofter

Nic Laurence
Kimberly States

Ansley Valentine

Kimberly States
Michelle Hujar
Spencer Donovan
Paully Hawthorn
Nic Laurence
Susan Dacek
Eva Rudow
Ohio Youth Ensemble Stage Returns To Present RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA- Youth Edition
To coincide with its seventh anniversary, Ohio Youth Ensemble Stage (OHYES) will present a delightful classic musical, "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition."
First televised in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition" will be presented at the Haddad Theatre, Medina County Administration Building, 144 N. Broadway Street, Medina, OH. Performances are Thursday through Saturday, June 29 through July 1 at 7 PM, and Sunday, July 2 at 2 PM. Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets, call (866) 967-8167 or online at https://www.showtix4u.com/events/OHYES. Tickets are also available at the door but are limited. Call (330) 899-7150 for more information.
"Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition" contains all the characters and songs from the original TV broadcast with a plot that has been slightly altered to highlight some important lessons for contemporary audiences. The production will be under the direction of Ansley Valentine with music direction by Kimberly States, choreography by Michelle Hujar, stage management by Nic Laurence, set design by Spencer Donovan, and lighting design by Paully Hawthorn. "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition" marks the second production for OHYES since resuming live performances in 2022.
According to States, "'Cinderella' features a cast from elementary through high school age students ranging from first-time performers to veterans. OHYES! welcomes students and families at all levels of experience because we believe every child deserves to experience music and acting opportunities."
The production includes students from Medina, Summit, and Cuyahoga counties. "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition" will be led by Emmy Fairbanks and Lexi Dacek double cast as Cinderella. Fairbanks and Dacek perform at alternate performances. Fairbanks will appear on Thursday and Saturday; Dacek will appear Friday and Sunday. Recent Brunswick High School graduate Nick Peterseim will appear as the Prince. The cast also includes Elena (Laney) Smith as Stepmother, Adriana Thomas as Stepsister Joy, Ashley Graczyk as Stepsister Portia, and Emily Neuhauser as Godmother.
Other cast members include Jack Martin as King, Allison Agee as Queen/Godmother Understudy, Natalie Spence as Herald, Emma Raulie as Butcher/Joy Understudy, Alyssa Bergman as Cheese Steward/ Stepmother Understudy, Kate Becker as Dessert Chef/Portia Understudy, Mirabelle Harper as Footman, McKayla Bergman as Pushy Maiden/Chef, Amelia Talbert as Clumsy Maiden/Coachman, Evelyn VanBlarcum as Daughter, Colin Becker as Father/ King Understudy, Laila Schoenbaechler as First Girlfriend/Horse, Ellasyn Ciccozzi as Flower Girl/Flag Girl, Nevaeh Davis as Fruit Vendor, Sawyer Crum as Kid Sister, Maeve Becker as Little Girl, Ellie Erickson as Mean Sister, Nicki Vorell as Mother, Brooke Bacik as Never Danced Maiden, Amara Miller as Second Girlfriend, Amelia Hicks as Sloppy Sister, Eva Buran as Staring Maiden/Grandma, Erica de la Cruz as Studious Sister, Taryn Miller as Third Girlfriend, Ava Pesata as Ball Guest, Norah Woofter as Horse/Ball Guest, Isaac Woofter as Horse/Ball Guest, and Sadie Valentine as Horse/Ball Guest/Herald Understudy.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com
Caption: Cinderella (Emmy Fairbanks and Lexi Dacek) stands outside the castle walls, wishing for impossible dreams to come true. "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition" will be presented by Ohio Youth Ensemble Stage in Medina from June 29 to July 2.
Donors
The Neal Family | The Valentine Family |