BWW Stage Mag Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Enchanted Edition) - Rialto II Theatre Stage Mag

 

 

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.

 

 

 
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
CINDERELLA
Music by RICHARD RODGERS
Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
Adapted for the Stage by Tom Briggs
From the Teleplay by Robert L. Freedman
 
 
 
 
 

Song List

Act I
“Prologue” – Fairy Godmother, Cinderella and Ensemble
“The Sweetest Sounds” – Cinderella and Christopher
“The Prince Is Giving a Ball” – Lionel, Christopher, Grace, Joy, Stepmother and Villagers
“In My Own Little Corner” – Cinderella
“Boys and Girls Like You and Me” – King and Queen
“The Sweetest Sounds (Reprise)” – Christopher and Cinderella
“In My Own Little Corner (Reprise)” – Cinderella
“Fol-De-Rol” – Fairy Godmother
“Impossible” – Fairy Godmother and Cinderella
“It's Possible – Finale Act 1” – Cinderella, Fairy Godmother, Animals and Off-Stage Ensemble

Act II
“Loneliness of Evening” – Christopher
“Ten Minutes Ago” – Christopher, Cinderella and Company
“Stepsisters’ Lament” – Grace and Joy
“Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?” – Christopher and Cinderella
“Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful? (Reprise)” – Christopher, King, Queen and Cinderella
“When You’re Driving Through the Moonlight” – Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace and Joy
“A Lovely Night” – Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy, Animals and Off–Stage Women
“A Lovely Night (Reprise)” – Cinderella
“There’s Music In You” – Fairy Godmother and Company
Curtain Call and Exit Music – Orchestra

Cast

Jaci Howell
CINDERELLA
Evelyn Meyer
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Mackenzie Salmon
STEPMOTHER
Kendra Lauber
GRACE
Ellie Janing
JOY
Ayden Jackson
CHRISTOPHER
Avery Schwarz
LIONEL
JoLee Gewecke
QUEEN CONSTANTINA
Degan Treinen
KING MAXIMILLIAN
Braylon Schmidt
CHARLES/COACHMAN
Katrina Frook
A DOVE/FOOTMAN
Rosemary Kaye-Skinner
WHITE MICE/HORSE
Henry Schwarz
WHITE MICE/HORSE
Aaden Adams
WHITE MICE/HORSE
Alivia Reinsch
WHITE MICE/HORSE
Elizabeth Lockhart
A GIRL/DANCE CAPTAIN
Olivia Knight
CLOTH MERCHANT/DANCE CAPTAIN
Wyatt Vrbka
BUTCHER
Haley Taylor
CHEESE MERCHANT
Jaivan Miller
BAKER
Jaime Lopez
KID
Isabelle Lovelace
KID
Maura Vrbka
VILLAGE WOMAN
Izabella Knight
VILLAGE WOMAN
McKenzie VanDeWalle
VILLAGE WOMAN
Kayla West
OLDER SISTER
Kara Hecke
YOUNGER SISTER
Farrah Steckly
YOUNG GIRL
Ariana Smart
ANOTHER GIRL
Baden Monroe
CREW
Katie Jensen
CREW
Joslynn Rodriguez
CREW
Landen Blitzke
CREW
Talea Eger
CREW
Oliver Gatzemeyer
CREW
James Sparbel
CREW
Eli Conway
CREW
Chase Lauber
CREW
Amity Swartzendruber
PIT MUSICIAN
Phillip Kaye-Skinner
YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Jace Schwarz
YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Joseph Bixby
YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Elliot Gatzemeyer
YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Elyse Thompson
YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Leo Conway
YOUTH ENSEMBLE

Creative Team

Jodi Meyer

Director

Jeffery T. Schwarz

Director

Melissa Houchin

Pit Musician

Ben Kaye-Skinner

Pit Musician

Brock Godown

Pit Musician

Kash Dance & Choreo

Choreography Consultants
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s (75%)
CINDERELLA (100%)
Music by RICHARD RODGERS (75%)
Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II (75%)

Adapted for the Stage by
Tom Briggs

From the Teleplay by
Robert L. Freedman

Meet the Company

Jaci Howell

CINDERELLA
Jaci Howell - CINDERELLA

Jaci Howell is a very involved senior at Fillmore Central. Her lists of activities over the past four years include L Street Singer, One Act, Choir, Band, FFA, and Speech. Outside of school she works an after school job at Fillmore County Hospital. Her lists of stage performances include Little Red Ridding Hood (Mother Hood, Grandma), Beauty and the Beast (Tavern Master, Mrs. Potts), Wizard of Oz (Munchkin Major, Tree 1, Ozian 3), Peter and Wendy (Mermaid Queen), and Cinderella (Cinderella). Thank you to mom and dad for their support over the years.

Evelyn Meyer

FAIRY GODMOTHER
Evelyn Meyer - FAIRY GODMOTHER

Evelyn Meyer is a very involved junior at Fillmore Central. Her list of activities over the past three years include L Street Singers, One Act, FBLA, Choir, Mock Trial, NHS, NSAA SAC, NSAC, and Speech where she was a Nebraska State Medalist. Outside of school she participates in local Youth Organization. Her list of stage performances include Beauty & the Beast(Chip), Wizard of Oz (Aunt Em), MCT's Peter and Wendy, Snow White, Pinocchio, Princess and the Pea, Guliver's Travels, and Blackbeard the Pirate. Thank you to mom and dad for their support over the years.

Mackenzie Salmon

STEPMOTHER
Mackenzie Salmon - STEPMOTHER

Mackenzie Salmon is a very involved junior at Fillmore Central. Her list of activities over the past 3 years include Softball, Basketball, Track, L street, FCCLA, One Act, Speech, Band, and Choir. Outside of school she participates in local Youth Organization. Her list of stage performances include Christmas of the Bermuda Triangle, Gift of the Magi, Gulliver Travels, Peter and Wendy, Red Riding Hood, Beauty and the Beast, and Princess and the Pea. She thanks her mom and dad for the support over the years.

Kendra Lauber

GRACE
Kendra Lauber - GRACE

Kendra Lauber is a very involved junior at Fillmore Central. Her list of activities over her high school career include One Act, Mock Trial, FCCLA, FBLA, L street, Speech, NHS, and Musical. She thanks her family for their support.

Ellie Janing

JOY
Ellie Janing - JOY

Ellie is a senior at Fillmore Central High School. Over the past 4 years, she has been in One Act, Show Choir, Band, Choir, Musical, 4-H, trap shooting, Cheerleading, and especially FFA. She was in many musical performances for MCT including: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Dwarf), Pinocchio (Street Urchin), Red Riding Hood (Red), The Princess and the Pea (Pea), and Gulliver's Travels (Horse Leader). Through the school musical she has participated in Beauty and the Beast (Babbette/Villager), The Wizard of Oz (Glinda/Jitterbug), and this years musical as Joy, one of the stepsisters. Ellie plans to attend NCTA in the Fall of 2026 and earn her Associates Degree in Vet-Technology. She also plans to start working towards her Bachelors Degree in Agriculture Education.

Ayden Jackson

CHRISTOPHER
Ayden Jackson - CHRISTOPHER

Ayden Jackson is a very involved Junior at Fillmore Central. His list of activities over the years include FBLA, FCCLA, Student Council, Mock Trial, One Act, Choir, Band, L Street Singers, Musical, and Speech where he is a 2x State Champion. Outside of school, he works as a lifeguard in the summer at the Geneva Aquatic Center. His list of stage performances include Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), Christmas Pirates of the Bermuda Triangle (Reindeer), The Gift of the Magi (Jim), Peter and Wendy (Peter Pan), and MCT's Blackbeard the Pirate (Beach Bum). Thank you to my aunt and uncle and my parents for their support over the years. 

Avery Schwarz

LIONEL
Avery Schwarz - LIONEL

Avery Schwarz is very involved in activities and sports at Fillmore Central and outside school as well. He participates in track and cross country. He is also in the One Act and a member on our speech team with several medals. He would like to thank his parents and directors for helping him get better.

JoLee Gewecke

QUEEN CONSTANTINA
JoLee Gewecke - QUEEN CONSTANTINA

JoLee Gewecke is involved in sports and the fine arts. She's competed in wrestling for four years, track for four years, one act for four years, and musical for three years.

Degan Treinen

KING MAXIMILLIAN
Degan Treinen - KING MAXIMILLIAN

Degan Treinen is very involved at Filmore Central some of his activities include Football, Golf, Speech as he was a state qualifier in his sophmore year and One act in the Gift of the Magi and Peter and Wendy playing Captain Hook.

Braylon Schmidt

CHARLES/COACHMAN
Braylon Schmidt - CHARLES/COACHMAN

Braylon Schmidt is a very involved senior at Fillmore Central.  His list of activities over the past three years include Cross Country, Track, Band, and Speech.  Thank you to mom and dad for their support over the years. And shoutout Aaden!

Katrina Frook

A DOVE/FOOTMAN
Katrina Frook - A DOVE/FOOTMAN

Katrina Frook is a Sophomore at Fillmore Central. Her activities include Cross Country, Cheerleading, One Act, L-Street, and the musical.

Rosemary Kaye-Skinner

WHITE MICE/HORSE
Rosemary Kaye-Skinner - WHITE MICE/HORSE

Rosemary Kaye-Skinner is a freshman at Fillmore Central High School in many activities. Some of which include Volleyball, L Street Singers, One Act, Band, Choir, and Speech. Outside of school activities consist of Dance Classes, The Broadway Academy and multiple MCT performances. A few stage productions Rosemary has been in are Peter and Wendy (Mermaid), MCT Guliver's Travels (Giant Princess), MCT Blackbeard the Pirate (Beach Bum), and more. Thank you to all my friends and family for all the support over the years.

Henry Schwarz

WHITE MICE/HORSE
Henry Schwarz - WHITE MICE/HORSE

Henry Schwarz is involved in activities including L street, One Act, Cross Country, Track, Band, and Speech.  His stage credits include Beauty and the Beast(Young Prince), The Wizard of Oz(Munchkin/Winkie), as well as many MCT shows. 

Aaden Adams

WHITE MICE/HORSE
Aaden Adams - WHITE MICE/HORSE

Aaden Adams is a very involved senior at Fillmore Central. His list of activities over his high school career involve, Track, Football, Speech, Choir, and Band which he was awarded with the John Phillip Sousa award. Outside of school he is a cofounder of a company named “The Junk Bros” which he uses the proceeds to further his education at SCC in Lincoln. He thanks his grandparents, his mom and all of the people who have supported him throughout high school.

Alivia Reinsch

WHITE MICE/HORSE
Alivia Reinsch - WHITE MICE/HORSE

Alivia Reinsch is a freshman at Fillmore Central. Some activities she is in include: Volleyball, Wrestling, and musical. Alivia has also been in multiple MCT performances. Her stage productions include MCT Red Riding Hood (Pig #2), Guliver's Travels (Wasp), and The Princess and the Pea (Fake Princess). She would like to thank her mom and dad, Rosemary (for getting her to do musical), and Cora and Malikai.

Elizabeth Lockhart

A GIRL/DANCE CAPTAIN
Elizabeth Lockhart - A GIRL/DANCE CAPTAIN

Elizabeth Lockhart is a very involved senior at Fillmore Central. Her list of activities includes cross country, track and field, cheerleading, FBLA, FCA, NHS, leadership team, one act, and musical. Thank you to mom and dad for their support over the years.

Olivia Knight

CLOTH MERCHANT/DANCE CAPTAIN
Olivia Knight - CLOTH MERCHANT/DANCE CAPTAIN

Olivia Knight is a homeschooled junior who attends band at Fillmore Central, and participates in music, show choir, and speech, where she was a National Qualifier. Outside of school, her hobbies and activities include ballet, horse back riding, cooking, and teaching piano. Olivia also has an active part in her church.

Wyatt Vrbka

BUTCHER
Wyatt Vrbka - BUTCHER

Wyatt Vrbka has been very active in Fillmore central during his 4 years. He was in musical, one act, mock trial, speech, band, football, basketball, track, and wrestling. In addition to these, he is active in the CYO youth group at his church. Thank you to mom and dad for your support :)

Haley Taylor

CHEESE MERCHANT
Haley Taylor - CHEESE MERCHANT

Haley Taylor is a Sophomore at Fillmore Central. She is active in One Act and the Musical. She has acted in The Gift Of The Magi (Shoe Merchant), The Wizard Of Oz (Munchkin), Peter and Wendy (Lost Boy), and now Cinderella (Cheese Merchant). She thanks all of her friends and family for the support.

Jaivan Miller

BAKER
Jaivan Miller - BAKER

Jaivan Miller is a freshman dedicated to his creativity here at Fillmore Central. His list of activities over the past three years include Speech, One Act, Track, E Sports, and Musical of course. His list of performances include MCT Jungle Book (Buck), Peter and Wendy (as crew), The Suessification of Romeo and Juliet (Tybalt), and The Trial of The Big Bad Wolf (Fairy Godfather). I want to thank my coaches for the help and support throughout the school year.

Jaime Lopez

KID
Jaime Lopez - KID

Jaime Lopez is involved 8th grader and he loud some time.  Jaime is in football, wrestling, track, and choir.  This is Jaime debut on stage.   Jaime is eager to be in the spotlight.

Isabelle Lovelace

KID
Isabelle Lovelace - KID

Isabelle Lovelace, a dedicated student at Fillmore Central, has demonstrated exceptional musical talent through her involvement in choir and band, including the Jazz and Superior Honor band. Beyond her high school achievements, she participates in the Fairmont Legion Auxiliary and contributes to the arts by performing in local productions, including the current Cinderella musical. Her accomplishments are supported by a committed family, whose encouragement has been foundational to her success.

Maura Vrbka

VILLAGE WOMAN
Maura Vrbka - VILLAGE WOMAN

Maura Vrbka is a very involved sophomore at Fillmore central. Her list of activities over the years include Lstreet, Softball, Wrestling,(state qualifier) One Act, Track, and Musical. Outside of school she participates in dance, youth group and club sports. Her list of stage performances include Gift of the Magi, Peter and Wendy (crew), Wizard of Oz and Cinderella (Towns people). Thank you to family and friends for the support over the years.

Izabella Knight

VILLAGE WOMAN
Izabella Knight - VILLAGE WOMAN

Izabella Knight is a freshman at Fillmore Central. She is involved in FBLA, One Act, Speech, Quiz Bowl, Mock Trial, Musical, and Band. She is a three-sport athlete, participating in Softball, basketball, and Track and Field. Thank you to Mom and Dad for your support over the years.

McKenzie VanDeWalle

VILLAGE WOMAN
McKenzie VanDeWalle - VILLAGE WOMAN

Kenz VanDeWalle is a senior at Fillmore central she been in One Act, L-Street, FCCLA, E-Sports, and Speech. Outside of school she is an active member of 4-H and has participated in MCT for many years.

Kayla West

OLDER SISTER
Kayla West - OLDER SISTER

Kayla West is not that involved in things but she loves singing. She has done choir for all 4 years. She has participated in the musical before.  She loves making friends and being a friend.

Kara Hecke

YOUNGER SISTER
Kara Hecke - YOUNGER SISTER

Kara Hecke is a junior at Fillmore Central. She is involved in a variety of activities, including FFA, FCCLA, cross country, L Street, golf, and speech. Outside of school, she is active in the Junior Auxiliary in Ohiowa. She would like to thank her mom and dad for supporting all the new things she enjoys trying.

Farrah Steckly

YOUNG GIRL
Farrah Steckly - YOUNG GIRL

Farrah Steckly is a sophomore at Fillmore Central High School. During school Farrah participates in One Act, Speech, and Musical. Outside of school Farrah owns and manages a digital platform for voice acting and storytelling. Her performances include only Cinderella (Young Girl).

Ariana Smart

ANOTHER GIRL
Ariana Smart - ANOTHER GIRL

Ariana Smart is a senior at Fillmore Central. She has participated in One Act, FFA, and Musical. She is very involved with her art and other interests outside of school. 

Baden Monroe

CREW
Baden Monroe - CREW

Baden Monroe is a involved junior at Fillmore Central. Her list of activities include Softball, Wrestling, L Street Singers, Band and FCCLA. This the first Musical I have been apart of.

Katie Jensen

CREW
Katie Jensen - CREW

Katie Jensen is involved in volleyball, speech, and musical. Outside of school, she participates in the Geneva E-Free Church's youth group. Her list of stage performance roles includes Rapunzel Uncut (crew), The Wizard of Oz (crew), and Cinderella (crew).

Joslynn Rodriguez

CREW
Joslynn Rodriguez - CREW

Joslynn Rodriguez is a senior who is involved in a few things. She was in FBLA, was 1 of 2 sound people for one-act, student managed wrestling, runs track & field, and is apart of the crew for the musical. Thank you to my mom for the ever-loving support throughout these past 4 years.

Landen Blitzke

CREW
Landen Blitzke - CREW

Landen is a junior at Fillmore Central High School. Landen is involved with esports and musical. 

Talea Eger

CREW
Talea Eger - CREW

Talea Eger is an exchange student from Germany and a student at Fillmore Central. During her time here, she has been involved in FFA, Speech, and the school musical. She has especially enjoyed being part of the musical crew and getting to know new people through these activities. Talea is grateful for the opportunity to experience school life in the United States.

Oliver Gatzemeyer

CREW
Oliver Gatzemeyer - CREW

Oliver Gatzemeyer is a freshman at Fillmore Central. This past year, he was involved in Cross Country and Speech, and is running spotlight with James for the musical. He was in last year's musical (The Wizard of Oz) and is excited to be part of crew again.

James Sparbel

CREW
James Sparbel - CREW

James Sparbel is an involved freshman at Fillmore Central. list of activities are just track. Outside of school he skateboards. list of performances is crew for "Wizard of Oz" and cinderella.

Eli Conway

CREW
Eli Conway - CREW

Elijah Conway is a very involved Junior at Fillmore Central. His activities over the last few years include Cross country, L Street, One act, Basketball, FBLA, Choir, and Speech. His list of stage performances Include Christmas pirates of the Bermuda Triangle (Reindeer), and Gift of the Magi (Digsby), Peter and Wendy (Mr. Darling).

Chase Lauber

CREW
Chase Lauber - CREW

Chase Lauber is an active sophomore at Fillmore Central. His list of activities include, Mock trial, Cross Country, musical theatre, and speech where he qualified for the district team twice. Thank you to my fellow crew members for your support with this project.

Amity Swartzendruber

PIT MUSICIAN
Amity Swartzendruber - PIT MUSICIAN

Amity Swartzendruber is a junior at Fillmore Central. Her list of activities outside of the musical includes Cross Country, National Honor Society, Mock Trial, Quiz Bowl, Band, Choir, L Street, FBLA, where she is Vice President and a state champion, and Speech, where she was a state qualifier. She wants to thank everyone who has supported her through the years!

Phillip Kaye-Skinner

YOUTH ENSEMBLE

Jace Schwarz

YOUTH ENSEMBLE

Joseph Bixby

YOUTH ENSEMBLE

Elliot Gatzemeyer

YOUTH ENSEMBLE

Elyse Thompson

YOUTH ENSEMBLE

Leo Conway

YOUTH ENSEMBLE

Jodi Meyer

Director

Jeffery T. Schwarz

Director

Melissa Houchin

Pit Musician

Ben Kaye-Skinner

Pit Musician

Brock Godown

Pit Musician

Kash Dance & Choreo

Choreography Consultants

Photos

Sisters Argue
Sisters ArgueMother's Tree
Mother's TreeThe Prince is Giving a Ball!
The Prince is Giving a Ball!King & Queen
King & QueenArguing with the King and Queen.
Arguing with the King and Queen.Getting Ready for the Ball
Getting Ready for the BallMice or Horses?!
Mice or Horses?!Cast & Crew
Cast & Crew

Thank you!

Thank you's from cast & crew:

Mrs. Shipley and her art students who made the pumpkins on stage. 

Nate Meyer for all of the work on the set.

Apryl Schwarz for all of her pictures and running box office. 

Holly Howell and all she did for the kids! 

I would like to thank my mom, dad, Trevor, Abbey, and Travis.

Meyer and Schwarz 

My fellow crew members 

I would like to thank our amazing directors, Mrs. Meyer & Mr. Schwarz for putting in all the time and effort to make this work in the end.

I would like to thank my mom and dad. I would also like to thank Mr. Schwarz and Mrs. Meyer.

I would like to thank my mom and dad, for always encouraging, and Mr. Schwarz and Mrs. Meyer for always doing their best to put on the best shows.

I want to thank Jaci Howell for supporting me and getting me to try out for musical

My Friends

My host family, friends, and Mrs. Meyer and Mr. Schwarz for making this experience so special

Avery, Haley Taylor both for being friends haley for giving me rides

My parents for their continued support and encouragement.

My mom and dad for their support.

I would like to thank the parents for providing amazing food during long rehearsals.

!!!!!!Apryl schwarz!!!!!!

My parents

I would like to thank everyone in the program who makes every day at the theatre special

She would like to thank her mom and dad, Rosemary (for getting her to do musical), and Cora and Malikai.

My parents and grandparents 

I would like to thank all my family and friends.

I would like to thank the parents who help provide food for us on the long days. 

I'd like to thank my amazing pit members!!!!

Parents and Directors

My wonderful coaches

Oliver

My dad for making me do it

Mr. Schwarz and Mrs. Meyers for letting me be a part of the crew for the musical.

Haley

Thank you to my aunt and uncle and my parents for their support over the years. 

My parents! 

Favorite Musical Memory

My favorite memory was learning the waltz with Ms. Kailey.

Walking by up the haunted staircase for the first time 

My favorite musical memory is being able to be surrounded by my friends to enjoy 1 last run.

Painting the set with all of my friends.

Properly learning how to read the music sheets and measures

Henry and I doing the Macarena during the Prince is Giving a Ball blocking. 

Being with my friends.

My favorite musical memory is Kendra and I, as the stepsisters, pushing each other around the whole show, and singing Step Sisters Lament.  

Being given a mic for the first time and feeling how serious but fun the show is

Spending time backstage painting sets with my friends and having fun together.

Using the helium balloons from the Wizard of Oz set to sing with high voices.

Playing pool in the Rec Center when we are supposed to be eating. 

Jaivan tripping over Wyatt's legs in the dance with the flyers

When they crowed surfed avery

Olivia’s favorite musical memory was learning all of the dance choreography,

Learning the dances

When Cameron and I were messing with the set and he fell and broke a piece of it 

Hanging out with James with spotlight

Getting to see my favorite people almost every night

Learning the choreography for The Prince is Giving a Ball.

Avery falling when practicing prince is giving a ball

Inside jokes with Braylon

Last year when we were rehearsing the Wicked Witch's death scene, somebody fell on Lauren. It completely threw everyone off and it was really funny.

Preforming jitter bug for the first time last year. 

Being the barking piano (toto) for last year's musical.

Throwing Toto across the stage every play

Doing the spotlight in "Beauty and the Beast" 

The spotlight picking the weirdest times to shine it directly in my eyes.

I really enjoyed helping with the spotlight.

When Mac was rolling on the floor

Freshman year when Cameron, Annika, and I were hanging out in the lobby while others were practicing. (IFYKYK)

Practicing lines with Jaci in 6th period 

 

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