Description:

Broadway Version

Cinderella, forced into a life of household chores by her wickedly cruel stepmother and stepsisters, dreams of a better life. The town crier announces a royal ball at which the Prince of the kingdom intends to find a bride, and Cinderella wishes she could attend. When her stepsisters and stepmother go off to the ball, a Fairy Godmother appears and magically grants Cinderella’s wish. At the ball, Cinderella and the Prince meet and instantly fall in love, but she abruptly excuses herself at midnight, leaving only a glass slipper on the palace steps. Will Cinderella and the Prince be reunited?

The timeless enchantment of the magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It's Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside an up-to-date, hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane.

Director: Bobby Tschoepe
Musical Directors: Karla Cruz
Choreographer: Anna & Claudia Martinez 
Stage Manager: Denton Gamble

Dates / Times:

  • Thursday, Jun 6th @ 7:00pm
  • Friday, Jun 7th @ 7:00pm
  • Saturday, Jun 8th @ 2:00pm
  • Saturday, Jun 8th @ 7:00pm
  • Sunday, Jun 9th @ 3:00pm
Tickets go on sale Monday May 6, 2024 at 12:00am

Ticket Prices:

Tickets are non-refundable.

Jackson Auditorium:

Fleming Dr., Seguin, TX 78155


Show Notes:

Mandatory Show Parent/Student Meetings:
In lieu of an in person parent meeting for the Spring session, we will be using a series of 8 short videos that cover all of the information you will need for auditions, rehearsals, and shows. These videos will include links for forms that you will need to fill out and submit.  Please watch these videos with your student so they are also aware of the process!
1. CYT Values
2. Auditions
3. Callbacks
4. Casting
5. Cast List
6. Rehearsals
7. Parent/Guardian Checklist - PLEASE NOTE - While the checklist is correct, these dates are from the winter session!
8. Communication

Once you have watched all of the videos, you need to send an email to shows@cytsanantonio.org verifying you have completed the videos. Please include your name, your student’s name, and the song listed in the video that Bobby uses in his slate. (If you watched the videos, you will know!)
If you do not submit the required email that verifies you have watched the videos, your student will not be eligible to audition!

There will be 2 additional mandatory parent/guardian meetings during the session, one on the first night of rehearsal, April 16th, and one at the beginning of tech week.


Auditions:
Students enrolled for the Spring Session of classes are eligible to sign up for an audition slot through their CYT family account.  Auditions for all shows will be on Saturday, April 6th from 10am-4pm where students will bring their prepared material (see below) to present for the artistic teams of all productions. Please arrive 10 minutes before your audition slot to make sure your paperwork is complete.

Students will need to prepare:
A one minute cut of a song (this song should NOT be from the show your student is auditioning for. We suggest something Disney if this is your first time auditioning. Your track needs to be a karaoke track with no words)
A one minute or less monologue (you can use a provided monologue -FOUND HERE- OR you can select your own monologue if you would like)

REQUIRED BY AUDITIONS:
1. Registered for a Spring 2024 Class
2. Audition Sign-Up through Signup Genius - SIGNUP HERE-
3. Complete Spring 2024 Audition Form (Must be completed no later than the day before auditions. The Karaoke track for your song must be uploaded at time of completion.) -AUDITION FORM HERE-

If you cannot make auditions in person, video auditions are accepted! Record a video of your one minute song and monologue and upload the video on your audition form. Please email Naomi Tulp at shows@cytsanantonio.org if you have any questions. We want to see you audition for the show so if you have existing school or family commitments, please get information on how to submit a video audition. Video auditions do NOT exclude you from receiving a callback or participating in the show.

DANCE CALL: Dance call is for every student auditioning and will be Friday, April 5th. We are splitting the dance call by age. The Dance call schedule is as follows:
*5-7pm: 8-12 year old age group -Instructional Video-   -Performance Video-
*7-9pm: 13-18 year old age group -Teen Instructional Video-  -Teen Front View Video-  -Teen Back View Video-

Tuesday, April 9th is our night for callbacks for all productions. Callbacks will run from 5-9pm. Students will be notified by Sunday, April 7th as to what time they may need to be present for callbacks. When the callback info is sent out, please read through it carefully for details regarding the process and times.

Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will begin Tuesday, April 16th.

Tech Rehearsals:
Tech Rehearsals will likely go until 9:30pm on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. This is different that what is listed on the PDF schedule. 


Characters:

Ella

Though no one notices her beneath her rags and quiet demeanor, she is opinionated, charismatic, passionate, beautiful, and funny. Idealistic and hopeful, she courageously challenges the prince to change the policies in his kingdom – and helps him discover who he truly is. Always her late father’s daughter, she is determined to see the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering. We see her blossom into a confident woman.

Topher

A misguided and lost prince who longs to do something important with his life. Though brave and heroic, he feels lonely and unfulfilled. Charming but NOT a stereotypical ladies man, he is thoughtful, appealing, and innocent – with an unforced goofy streak. Moral, genuine, and kindhearted, he is at a crossroads and must take control of his kingdom and his future.

Marie

A friend to Ella and the town’s resident crazy lady and beggar woman, Marie is actually a fairy godmother in disguise. Wise, warm, otherworldly, and charming, Marie rewards Ella for her kindness by making her dreams a possibility.

Madame

Ella’s selfish stepmother. The epitome of vanity and fashion. A ravenous social climber who values wealth, status, and material possessions above all else. Unapologetically dismissive and sometimes cruel, Madame schemes her way up the social ladder.

Gabrielle

Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Encouraged by her mother and sister to value material wealth and social status, she unenthusiastically joins them in their abrasive behavior. Quietly passionate, empathetic, and witty, she is drawn to Ella and Jean-Michel. Ironically aware that she doesn’t fit in.

Charlotte

Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Brash, self-centered, materialistic, snooty, loud, sassy, and bratty, she has a ridiculously high, but unfounded, opinion of herself. She never passes up an opportunity to be the center of attention.

Jean-Michel

A feisty, passionate peasant determined to make a change for the starving class. Impetuous. A firebrand, but lacks authority and isn’t taken seriously as a revolutionary. Has a crush on Gabrielle, though their courtship is forbidden because they are from different social classes.

Sebastian

The kingdom’s Lord Chancellor. Though he is Topher’s trusted advisor, he is devious and selfish. Using propaganda and dishonesty, he keeps Topher isolated and in the dark about his kingdom. Sebastian rules without regard for the lower class, or anyone other than himself – and truly believes he deserves to rule the kingdom.

Lord Pinkleton

The Lord Chancellor’s right-hand man. Announces royal balls, banquets, and even the weather to the villagers.

Principal Ensemble

Principal Dance Ensemble

A group of 12-14 strong dancers. This group still have significant partner work.

Village Ensemble

Court Ensemble

Political Figures/Knights

Youth Ensemble

Dance Captains

Curtain Warmers