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Independence, MO —
Emily Sukolics was ecstatic when she found out that the fall musical at William Chrisman High School was Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.”
“Every girl wants to be a princess at least once in her life, and this year, I get to be a princess,” said the William Chrisman junior, who is playing the title role. “I love how tender and sweet she is even though her family is so mean to her. She is always in a good mood and makes the best out of everything.”
The classic musical “Cinderella” is based on the fairy tale by Charles Perrault. The musical, originally created for television, is written by the powerhouse team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. It was their only musical to be written specifically for television. The musical follows closely to the Walt Disney animated version, focusing on Cinderella, who has been forced into servitude by her stepmother and stepsisters. However, at the ball, she meets Prince Charming.
“Cinderella” is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at William Chrisman High School, 1223 N. Noland Road. Admission is $5 in advance and $6 at the door.
Kim Hayes, director, said this is the second time she has chosen “Cinderella” for a musical. She said it is a fun show for both children and adults and is always a crowd favorite.
“Rehearsals have been great,” she said. “We first did this show 10 or 11 years ago, and I always planned to do it again. The kids were excited about it and have been enjoying rehearsals.”
A unique aspect of this production is the use of live animals and small children in the cast.
“We have an actual horse in one of the scenes. Blaze is the same horse we also used the first time, so that is kind of cool,” she said. “Doing a play with little kids is always a challenge. We have only had a couple of rehearsals with them, but for the most part, they have been good. We are just not sure if or when the little ones will cry during the scenes.”
Senior Emily Edwards plays Joy, one of the stepsisters. Edwards said playing the character has been challenging since Joy’s demeanor is so opposite from her normal personality. On the other hand, she said, she gets to be as mean as she wants on stage.
“Joy is a complete opposite of who I am. She is stuck up and really selfish, which I am not. I think that is why she is so much fun to play because she is so different from me,” she said. “I love the scene where I am with my family and we sing, pushing each other around at the same time. I love the humor and the romance. It is such a good story that everyone will like.”
Emily Sukolics was ecstatic when she found out that the fall musical at William Chrisman High School was Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.”
“Every girl wants to be a princess at least once in her life, and this year, I get to be a princess,” said the William Chrisman junior, who is playing the title role. “I love how tender and sweet she is even though her family is so mean to her. She is always in a good mood and makes the best out of everything.”
The classic musical “Cinderella” is based on the fairy tale by Charles Perrault. The musical, originally created for television, is written by the powerhouse team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. It was their only musical to be written specifically for television. The musical follows closely to the Walt Disney animated version, focusing on Cinderella, who has been forced into servitude by her stepmother and stepsisters. However, at the ball, she meets Prince Charming.
“Cinderella” is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at William Chrisman High School, 1223 N. Noland Road. Admission is $5 in advance and $6 at the door.
Kim Hayes, director, said this is the second time she has chosen “Cinderella” for a musical. She said it is a fun show for both children and adults and is always a crowd favorite.
“Rehearsals have been great,” she said. “We first did this show 10 or 11 years ago, and I always planned to do it again. The kids were excited about it and have been enjoying rehearsals.”
A unique aspect of this production is the use of live animals and small children in the cast.
“We have an actual horse in one of the scenes. Blaze is the same horse we also used the first time, so that is kind of cool,” she said. “Doing a play with little kids is always a challenge. We have only had a couple of rehearsals with them, but for the most part, they have been good. We are just not sure if or when the little ones will cry during the scenes.”
Senior Emily Edwards plays Joy, one of the stepsisters. Edwards said playing the character has been challenging since Joy’s demeanor is so opposite from her normal personality. On the other hand, she said, she gets to be as mean as she wants on stage.
“Joy is a complete opposite of who I am. She is stuck up and really selfish, which I am not. I think that is why she is so much fun to play because she is so different from me,” she said. “I love the scene where I am with my family and we sing, pushing each other around at the same time. I love the humor and the romance. It is such a good story that everyone will like.”
Senior Bobby Ketchum plays the King, a comical man who tries to help the prince decide about who will be his bride. Ketchum said he believes in life, everyone should laugh at least once a day, which is why he thinks the role of the King is so vital in an otherwise serious musical because his character is the one who provides the humor.
“You can’t have a serious play without a little bit of comedy. That way, you get both ends of the spectrum,” he said. “I thought it was really cool when I found out we were doing ‘Cinderella.’ We started with ‘Annie’ and ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ so it is like starting in the dirt and earth and moving to something more royal. I love the story. It shows people that true love does happen.”
