High School drama club to present ‘Cinderella’ this weekend
By Tracy Ouellette
Editor
When it came time for the East Troy High School drama students to choose a fall musical, it wasn’t a difficult task to pick one.
“This group in particular seems to really follow the Disney movies, so ‘Cinderella’ was a good fit,” director Deb Williamson said. “It’s also relevant because the movie was recently re-released by Disney.
“The kids are having a lot of fun with this,” she continued. “They know the music and the story and they’re really excited.”
Williamson said the story of a beaten down stepdaughter/stepsister overcoming adversity and finding her happy ending is a universal theme everyone can relate to.
“Cinderella has always been my favorite,” Grace Christiansen, who plays the lead character, said. “She’s my favorite princess and to be able to play her like this has been so much fun.”
Cast mate Teagan Oxley-Hase, who plays the Stepmother said she’s been enjoying playing someone ‘evil’ for a change.
“It’s kind of fun to be intimidating,” she said.
And Kelli Larsen, who plays the Fairy Godmother, has been enjoying the physical aspects of her character and how it adds something special to the role.
“Being able to jump and move around has been a lot of fun,” Larsen said. “I get to make all the magic happen.”
Other cast members include: Jared Paullin as Prince, Hannah Buchholtz as Portia, Lindsi Starrett as Joy, Jordan Paullin as King, Courtney Johnson as Queen, Nick Schmieden as Footman/chorus, Deanna Pogreba as Herald/chorus, Katie Aldred as Steward/chorus, and Brett McAlister as Clumsy Man/chorus
Additional chorus members include: Austin Felske, Lillian Heussner, John Velska, Amanda Mangless, Mariana Nelson, Sydney Paddock, Victoria Schloesser, Brianna Schubert, Brooke Schubert and Katie Starrett.
The stage manager is Brooke Bartlett. Crewmembers include: Maya Quintero, Allison Mengel, Carter Ziebell, Marie Fosstveit, Emerson Dignan and Kylee Martens.
Band members include: flute, Clark Hudec and Maria Das; oboe, Kinsten Rought; clarinet, Rachel Gilpatrick; baritone saxophone, Mariana Nelson; trumpet, Ali Krueger and Andrew Gross; horn, Anna Stephan; trombone, Caleb Christiansen, Thomas Scurek, Wyatt Miller and Ron Christiansen; piano, Marisa Landsverk; bass, Emily Erkamaa; percussion, Nick Balge.
Riley Roberson is the musical director Emma Chojnacki is the assistant to the directors. Lighting assistance is being provided by Michael Lois.
“Cinderella” will be presented in the high school lecture hall, 3128 Graydon Ave. Show times will be 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students.
The performances are presented with special permission from R&H Theatricals.
