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Summary:

Cinderella works and works in her nasty stepmother’s house.  Her silly stepsisters, Brunhilda and Cleopatra, think they’re so beautiful that the Prince will marry them both, but the Prince spends most of the evening at a palace ball trying to escape from them!  This delightful version introduces us to some playful, new characters:  a fearless mouse, a timid cat, and the amazing Pumpkinhead, who changes into a coach!  The Fairy Godmother is busy tutoring an apprentice but makes time for our heroine.  A touch of incredible magic sends Cinderella off to the palace ball.  Alas, she loses her glass slipper as she tries to escape before midnight arrives.  The Prince vows to marry the girl whose foot fits the slipper.  The ladies of the kingdom attempt to squeeze into the tiny shoe.  Cleopatra can only manage one big toe!  Naturally, by the final curtain, Cinderella and the Prince are reunited and the stepsisters get an unexpected comeuppance.

We hope you enjoy this magical retelling of this classic fairytale!

Synopsis of Scenes

The action of the play takes place in a far-off kingdom,

many years ago.

Act One

The cottage Kitchen belonging to Cinderella's Stepmother

Act Two

Scene One: The Palace. Night of the Grand Ball

Scene Two: The Palace again. The Following Day

Cast

Creative Team

Meet the Company

Sophia Vogel

Attila (The Cat)

Hey everyone, and welcome to our performance of The Glass Slipper! My name is Sophia Vogel, and I’m a senior here at Central. This is the third play I’ve had the privilege of being a part of. I first joined drama in the spring of my junior year when we performed Becoming Juliet, and it’s been an incredible experience ever since. We’re all so excited to perform for you tonight, and we’re so glad you could be here! Hope you enjoy the show!

Kelsey Hillenbrand

Brunhilda

Hello, everyone! Welcome to our magical performance of The Glass Slipper! These past two years have been an incredible journey, filled with unforgettable memories and wonderful friendships with each and every cast member. This marks my fifth show at CMCS, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you all. Since October, we—the cast—have worked together on a variety of dramas, and we’re thrilled to end the year with a comedy! I’m incredibly grateful for the time I’ve spent with my fellow cast members, our amazing directors, and the dedicated stage crew. Enjoy this hilariously heartwarming show!

Gabby Pederson

Stepmother

Hello, everyone, and thank you for coming to the show! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be on this stage one last time. This marks my 13th production, and what a journey it has been! My theater adventure began way back in 8th grade with the one-act Unsound Effects, where I played a reporter, and it has led me all the way to this year’s one-act Lafayette No. 1, where I play Lizzie Landry. I feel unbelievably blessed to have been part of so many productions alongside these amazing people I get to call my castmates (the directors are cool too, I suppose). I will miss all of them so much next year—though I have no idea who Wass and Groen are going to bully in my absence… Watch out, Maddie! A huge shoutout to my parents and all the other parents for their constant support, commitment, and willingness to help. We truly couldn’t do this without you (especially Mrs. Timmer’s amazing meals). An extra special thank you to Wass, Groen, Elsa, and Jen—you have been the pillars of this department throughout my time here, and I can’t imagine it without you. Next year, I plan to attend Alexandria Technical and Community College, and who knows—maybe you’ll catch me at The Barn Theatre if you’re lucky! Thank you all so, so much for coming to the show and showing your support; it truly means the world. Enjoy the Grand Ball!!

Carene Jean Louis

Cleopatra

Hello! Welcome to our performance of The Glass Slipper! I’m a senior and have been involved in drama for two years. I’ve had the privilege of acting in The Hope and Heartache Diner, Becoming Juliet, If All the Sky Were Paper, and Lafayette No. 1. Over time, I’ve truly fallen in love with the drama program, and I couldn’t be more excited to share our performance of The Glass Slipper with you tonight! Enjoy the show!

Sydney Watson

Mouse

Hello! Welcome to our performance of The Glass Slipper! My name is Sydney, I’m 17 years old, and this is my third year being involved in drama. Over the years, I’ve had the joy of participating in five productions, with my favorite being The Sound of Music! I hope you enjoy the show!

Anica Damhof

Cinderella

Hi! Welcome to our performance of The Glass Slipper! My name is Anica, and I’m a senior. This will be my fifth and final performance as a CMCS student. Drama has been a huge part of my high school journey, and I’m so excited to share a glimpse of that with you all tonight! I hope to continue community acting while attending school in Sioux Falls for nursing. Thank you for supporting us and watching our hard work come to life. Enjoy the show!

Maddie Vogel

Apprentice

Hey! My name is Maddie Vogel, and this is my sixth production in the two to three years I've been part of the drama department. I've enjoyed every minute of it! Though it can be exhausting at times—and so many other things—it has truly been a blessing in so many ways. Putting this play together has been no different, and I hope you enjoy the show as much as we have!

Ella Brouwer

Mistress Haughty

Hello! My name is Ella Brouwer, and I’m a sophomore here at CMCS. I love being part of drama because of the incredible community it builds! I have so much fun both helping and acting in these productions. This will be my seventh performance at CMCS, and it’s definitely one of my favorites! We’ve put so much work into this show, and I hope you enjoy The Glass Slipper!

Caleb Timmer

Majordomo

Hello, and welcome to our performance of "The Glass Slipper"! We have worked very hard to put this play together, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Thanks for coming!

Evan Gustafson

The Prince

Hi, my name is Evan. I am a sophomore and have been in multiple productions here at Central. I enjoy getting to hang out with friends and getting to know more people. Thanks for coming and I hope you enjoy the show!

Alysia Buteyn

Fairy Godmother

Hello and welcome to our performance of "The Glass Slipper." My name is Alysia and I am a sophomore. This will be my eighth production. I have always had a love for the theater, and we had a really fun time putting this show together. We hope you enjoy it too!

Annaliese Wood

Pumpkinhead/Lady Vine

Welcome to our show “The Glass Slipper”! My name is Annaliese Wood and this is my fifth play. I started with the play “The Sound of Music. I have really enjoyed all of the shows I have been in and spending time with my friends! Of all of the plays I have been a part of this is definitely one of my favorites. We have had so much fun putting this together for you and I hope you enjoy it as much as we have!! Enjoy the show!

Elzie Wassenaar

Lady Ursula-Ursula

Hello and welcome to our performance “The Glass Slipper!!” I am 17 years old and this will be my fifth spring play performance with the Central drama department. I started drama in eighth grade with the Nit Wits and have been backstage since the age of 10. It has been so much fun to put on another performance and show off what we can do. Thank you for coming tonight and we hope you enjoy the show as much as we enjoyed days leading up to this!

Caitlyn Buss

Lady Blossom

Hello, my name is Caitlyn Buss! Welcome to our show! This will be the second performance I've participated in and I've enjoyed the experience as a whole! I am excited for this, and I hope you enjoy this show!

Jamin Buteyn

Captain

Hi, I’m Jamin and I am in 8th grade. “The Glass Slipper” will be my fifth drama production at CMCS. I liked working on this play and I hope you enjoy the show!

Elias Wassenaar

Lieutenant

Hi! My name is Elias and this is my first year being involved in Drama at CMCS! I have been able to participate in three performances this year: "If All The Sky Were Paper", "Lafayette #1", and "The Glass Slipper". I am really enjoying getting to know the cast and crew while putting together great shows. Thank you for coming, and I hope you enjoy the show!

Etta Grannes

Queen

Welcome to the show! My name is Etta Grannes. I am 16 years old and this is my 6th production I’ve participated in at CMCS. I’ve enjoyed working with friends and putting this show together, and I hope you enjoy the show as well!

Cristina Fresnillo Victoria

Citizen #1

Hi! Welcome to watch the Cinderella show! I'm so happy to be here with this little family where we share a lot of funny moments. This is my first time acting in an important performance, and I'm so excited! I will do my best on the stage. I hope you will have fun and enjoy the show!

Melany Luna Guano

Citizen #2

My name is Melany Luna. I'm an international student from Ecuador, and I'm excited to be part of this theater program as a senior. I feel so grateful for the opportunity to be here and for the support and hospitality I've received. I want to thank everyone who allowed me to participate in this program and for giving me this opportunity. I hope you enjoy the show!

Preston Dehmlow

Party Guest

Hi, my name is Preston Dehmlow. I am a junior and this is my 3rd production. Thank you for coming.

Moses De Groot

Party Guesst

Hey guys! My name is Moses. I am a junior and this is my 3rd production in drama! I really enjoy drama because I can spend time with my friends and use my gifts. We are really glad you all came out to the show!

Gabe Timmer

Party Guest

Hi, my name is Gabe Timmer. I'm 17 years old and a junior in high school. This is my first year in drama, and I'm very excited! We've put a lot of work into this, and I hope you enjoy the show.

Garrett Mulder

Party Guest

Hello! Welcome to the show! My name is Garrett Mulder. I am 16 years old and this will be my third performance. I started drama as a freshman in “Sound of Music”, then was in last years “Becoming Juliet”. Thank you for coming to watch and I hope you enjoy the show!

Randy Groen

Director

Hello and welcome! We are so excited to bring "The Glass Slipper" to the CMCS theater. A big Thanks to Kevin and Jen for all of their work in making this a great show. Thanks to my family for all the encouragement and putting up with all the long hours of being gone. It has been a wonderful privilege working with your children over the last 29 years helping them use their talents on the stage. God has richly blessed this drama program through the years and we thank you for all your support. Enjoy the show!

Kevin Wassenaar

Director

Welcome to tonight's show! The Glass Slipper marks the 44th production since I began directing in 2005 and my 30th show co-directing with the BEST co-director in the world, Randy Groen! It has been an absolute pleasure working with each of the students you will see on stage tonight. This year has been full of "drama" as we've tackled three performances, and we hope this one is just as wonderful as the rest! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this production possible—Jen Wassenaar, Dave Brouwer, and the CMCS Office Staff. We truly appreciate all the work you have put in. A special thank you also to the parents for sharing your children with us! It is incredible to see them come to life on stage, using the gifts God has given them to do something they love. To the cast and crew—thank you for your hard work, long hours, and dedication to making this the best show it can be. And last but not least, thank you, God, for Your providence, guidance, and grace throughout this production. May our work tonight be received as a worship offering to You, our Audience of One.

Jennifer Wassenaar

Costume Director

Good evening, and welcome to the show! This marks the 21st production I have costumed, including The Wizard of Oz at the Barn Theatre. It’s especially exciting to have our youngest, Elias, finally join us on stage—he has grown up backstage since he was two. A huge shout-out to this incredible cast for being so willing to wear costumes that might feel awkward or make them look like cicadas (right, Etta?). Their enthusiasm and willingness to try new things—no matter how uncomfortable—have made me laugh countless times over the past eight weeks. I also want to give a special thanks to my daughter, Elzie, who has been by my side, pulling costumes, shoes, jewelry, and more! It has been a joy to collaborate with the best directors—though I might be biased, since I’m married to one of them. After a season of serious plays, I hope you enjoy the humor in this show!

Morgan Groen

Tech Crew

Hello and welcome to our performance of The Glass Slipper! The cast has been working incredibly hard and can't wait to bring this show to life. My name is Morgan Groen, and I'm a senior at Central. This is my fourth time working behind the scenes and my final show of high school. I’ve also been on stage a few times in All Together Now and The Sound of Music. Additionally, I’ve helped my dad with music and sound effects for Hello! My Baby!, Becoming Juliet, If All the Sky Were Paper, and now The Glass Slipper. I get the easy job, joining in just the last week of rehearsals, so all the credit goes to the amazing cast on stage and the dedicated crew backstage for their hard work and commitment. Enjoy the show!

Maddy Vander Ark

Stage Crew

Welcome to our show! My name is Maddy. I’m 16 years old and this is my first year involved in drama. I am absolutely loving every part of it. I love being with the cast and just helping out with the small things backstage. I hope you enjoy the show as much as I do!

Ketci Ulferts

Stage crew

Hello! I am Ketcie Ulferts and I am a sophomore at CMCS. This is my first year helping with the play and I have enjoyed it a lot! My favorite thing about the theatre department is that I get to hang out with my friends and make memories. I hope you enjoy the production of “The Glass Slipper!”

Bo Duininck

Tech Crew

Hello, and thank you for coming to today's show! I'm Bo and I'm 15. This is my third year doing lights for the plays. I hope you enjoy our show!

Drys Watson

Tech Crew

Hello! Welcome to our performance of “The Glass Slipper.” My name is Drys Watson. I am 15 years old and this is my second production. I love being involved in sound and lights. My first production was “Lafayette No. 1” We are very excited to be performing this show for you! Hope you enjoy the show!

My Favorite Fairytale ...

Little Red Riding Hood was always my favorite fairytale growing up. I always thought it was such a fun story. Additionally, the movie Hoodwinked! was my all-time favorite movie growing up, and I still quote it to this day!
—Gabby Pederson, Sr.

My favorite fairytale growing up was Tangled. I loved how Rapunzel was artistic and had a little pet chameleon. To this day, I admire her hardheadedness. She never gave up on her dreams, and that led to her living a happy life!
—Sophia Vogel, Sr.

My favorite fairytale growing up was Sleeping Beauty. I loved Aurora simply because of her golden hair. I also thought Maleficent was a cool villain with her horns. Ironically, Cinderella was one of my least favorites because I was scared of the stepmother and didn’t like Cinderella’s bun on the top of her head.
—Anica Damhof, Sr.

My favorite fairy tales are The Princess Bride (if you want to count that) and Rapunzel. Both movies are so good and I still love to watch them!

--Morgan Groen

My favorite fairytale is Shrek! Shrek contains a million different fairytales within one and is extremely entertaining. The comedic references and jokes get me every time, and I am more than likely going to laugh louder than the kid sitting next to me.
—Kelsey Hillenbrand, Sr.

One of my favorite Disney movies is The Princess and the Frog because I loved the music!
—Carene Jean Louis, Sr.

I have always loved Sleeping Beauty because I loved Maleficent and wanted to be Aurora. I also admired the protection and love that Maleficent gave to Aurora.
—Cristina Fresnillo, Sr.

Beauty and the Beast—I find Beauty beautiful because she’s delicate, generous, and sweet. Her story is about how they first hate each other and then fall in love. This is definitely not something that happens in real life. In real life, they either hate you or ignore you.
—Melanie Luna, Sr.

My favorite fairytale was probably Beauty and the Beast! I loved Belle and her personality. The overall story was definitely my favorite by far. I ended up seeing Beauty and the Beast three times on Broadway, and each time was better than the last.
—Elzie Wassenaar, Jr.

My favorite fairytale is Rapunzel. I always loved the movie Tangled growing up. My family tells me we have similar personalities, and I am always dreaming.
—Sydney Watson, Jr.

I just remember being forced to watch it again and again with my younger sister, Josie, while my older brothers and parents watched a movie that I “wasn’t old enough to watch.”
—Garrett Mulder, Jr.

Aladdin—because when I was a young child, I really loved this movie, and it had a great effect on me. I must have watched it a thousand times! It was truly impactful.

--Gabe Timmer, Jr.

My favorite fairytale was Mulan. I really enjoyed the little red dragon, Mushu.
—Moses De Groot, Jr.

My favorite fairytale as a child was Rapunzel! I was always jealous of her long blonde hair, and I have many memories of watching Tangled with my cousins!
—Etta Grannes, Soph.

My favorite fairytale is probably Jack and the Beanstalk because I thought it was cool how Jack’s life changed with just a few beans.
—Evan Gustafson, Soph.

I love Beauty and the Beast! The storyline and the music draw me in every time. I love Belle’s beauty and her kind heart.
—Maddy Vander Ark, Soph.

When I was little, I wasn’t really into fairytales, but one that I did like was Cinderella—but not just any version, it had to be the Barbie Cinderella!
—Maddie Vogel, Soph.

My favorite fairytale as a child was Tangled! I liked it because of Rapunzel’s long hair. I also loved singing and dancing to the songs!
—Ella Brouwer, Soph.

My favorite fairytale as a kid (and still) is definitely Tangled. I love this fairytale because I think Rapunzel is the prettiest princess, and I like their cute little love story. :)
—Annaliese Wood, Soph.

I like Beauty and the Beast because of its compelling storyline and the influence it had on me as a child. It really inspired me, and whenever I watch the movie, it still brings me to tears.
—Caleb Timmer, Soph.

Whenever we went to my grandma’s house as kids, we always watched the live-action Cinderella movie. It became a favorite of mine and will always be a memory I cherish.
—Alysia Buteyn, Soph.

My favorite childhood fairytale is Three Billy Goats Gruff. It’s my favorite because my grandma used to read it to me, bringing it to life with her voice. Also, when I was little, my great-grandma would drive over the bridge in Prinsburg with me on her golf cart. She would pretend to be the troll hiding under the bridge as we crossed it. These memories are very special to me!
—Ketci Ulferts, Soph.

My favorite fairytale is Beauty and the Beast because I love the uniqueness of all the characters.
—Drys Watson, Fr.

Robin Hood—I liked the movie and thought it was a great story.
—Bo Duininck, Fr.

I didn’t really have a favorite fairytale as a child.
—Caitlyn Buss, Fr.

My favorite fairytale is Robin Hood because it is funny.
—Jamin Buteyn, 8th

WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO...

Central Minnesota Christian School Drama Department

Central Minnesota Christian School offers students a variety of Fine Arts in which they may participate. Whether that be Band or Choir, One Act, or Design Theory, each of these activities allows our students first and foremost bring Glory to God. In addition to this, it is our hope that through these activities they will grow in faith and deepen their competence in each discipline. Students will learn about teamwork, self-discipline, character development, faithfulness, consistency, perseverance, public presentation, leadership, excellence, and competition.

It is our prayer that through the Fine Arts our students will help their audience explore the human condition, challenge the culture we live in, and discover more about their role in it. Playing a piece of music, creating a beautiful painting, or performing an intense scene can evoke deep emotions of joy, pain, fear, triumph, or love within both the audience and the artist. Our challenge is to help students to engage their audience in a meaningful experience, and express Biblical perspective and truth through whatever activity they participate in.

Thank You!

*The CMCS Office Staff and Custodial Staff

* The Barn Theatre - Costume and prop rental. 

*KMS High School/Nicole Gleason - costumes.

*Heglund Catering - Catering the Dinner Theater

*Dave Brouwer - Set construction & painting help.

*All the cast and crew parents for the delicious meals!