CINDERELLA
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Topic: CINDERELLA
Posted By: roshelle24
Subject: CINDERELLA
Date Posted: 5/10/05 at 11:21pm
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Just got word that my director is looking at doing cinderella-
any pieces of advice for how complicated or easy it is?
I'm thinking it'll be an easy show?
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Posted By: Gaafa
Date Posted: 5/11/05 at 5:19am
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How are they doing this as a play, musical, ballet or pantomime?
Most Cinderella?s I have been connected with have been Panto?s!
Staging is not that difficult, possibly easier then ?Jack in the Beanstalk?!
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Joe
Western Gondawandaland
turn right @ Perth.
Hear the light & see the sound.
Toi Toi Toi Chookas {{"chook [chicken] it is"}
May you always play
to a full house}
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Posted By: tristanrobin
Date Posted: 5/11/05 at 8:47am
I've directed two different produtions of Rogers and
Hammerstein's "Cinderella" ... and, though musical faery tales
are not my personal favorite genre, I had a lot of fun.
I should state, LOL, I don't think ANY play is easy. There are the
same challenges (characterization and development, plot
advancement, pacing, etc.) in every play - and a musical just
adds singing, dancing and a bazillion sets to the mix.
For me, the biggest challenge in "Cinderella" was to keep
Cinderella spunky and vibrant, as well as the Prince, the
Godmother, and the King and Queen. It's easy to let the
Stepmother and Stepsisters have all the clout - but, frankly,
they're not onstage that much - and if everybody else is wishy-
washy and colorless when compared to them, the overall effect
of the play is greatly diminished.
As far as stagecraft, let's face it, LOL, there is magic in this play.
So you have to be ready to address all the magical
transformations. They're not the most difficult ever seen on a
stage - but, nonetheless, some 'stage tricks' background is
helpful! If you use the Rogers and Hammerstein version, the
script is immensely helpful with those transitions.
The choreography isn't that involved. There are only a couple
large choral numbers. We had fun with the "In My Own Little
Corner" number - as Cinderella sang about her 'dreams,' they
came to life behind a scrim and doubles of Cinderella danced
the stories. It was a great way to utilize the ballet dancers, who
don't have much else to do in this play.
Have fun with it - and enjoy the challenges of the piece, rather
than be frightened of them. Those are the places, whether you
are acting, directing, or designing, that will be the most
rewarding once you have conquered them!
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Posted By: Topper
Date Posted: 5/11/05 at 12:29pm
One of the most memorable productions of
"Cinderella" I've ever had the pleasure of attending
had the title role played by twin sisters.
Both were equally talented and beautiful. One was
the raggedy Cinderella and the other was the
Ball-gown Cinderella.
Needless to say, the transitions from one to the
other were quite magical as they were practically
instantaneous. As the godmother waved her wand,
the lights changed and one sister twirled around
behind a flat that concealed the other sister, who
emerged out the other side in a completely different
outfit.
I'm told the sisters sometimes would switch parts,
giving each a chance at performing the entire script.
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"None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone
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