LA JOLLA, California (Press Release) – The award-winning J*Company Youth Theatre, a program of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS, is pleased to announce its production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA, the first ever made-for-television musical. The production will run May 6-16, 2010, at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre.
The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in history. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella. The 2010 J*Company stage adaptation will continue to delight with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity. The hearts of children and adults alike will soar as the slipper still fits.
“This cast of young artists is absolutely incredible, bringing exciting character choices to the stage that are rarely seen from young people of this age,” said Joey Landwehr, J*Company Artistic Director. “This is the perfect show for children from ages 1 – 100. I know you will be delighted with every twist and turn we have put into this classic fairytale that will be filled with warmth and happiness.”
Heading the cast of Cinderella are: Hannah Houts, 13, of Carmel Valley Middle School, playing Cinderella; David Ahmadian, 12, Carmel Valley Middle School, “the Prince”; Samantha Tullie, 12, Solana Santa Fe, “Godmother”; Hallie Bodenstab, 13, Muirlands Middleschool, “Stepmother; Ilana Engel, 13, San Diego Jewish Academy, “Portia, The Dimwitted Sister”; Celia Tedde, 12, San Diego Cooperative Charter School, “Joy, the Sullen Stepsister”; Ethan Rappaport, 12, Rancho Santa Fe Middle School; “the King”; and Keila Ashkenasi, 13, Muirlands Middle School, “the Queen.”
Show Dates and Times:
Thursday, May 6, 7:00 p.m.; Friday, May 7, 10:00 a.m. (School Show); Saturday, May 8, 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, May 9, 1:00 & 4:30 p.m.; Friday, May 14, 10:00 a.m. (School Show); Saturday, May 15, 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, May 16, 1:00 & 4:30 p.m.
Cinderella Movie Musical Sing-A-Long
Join J*Company for a magical movie experience and bring the entire family! Watch Cinderella (the movie) on the big screen at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, as you sing-a-long, clap-a-long and following the bouncing ball to lyrics. First 50 attendees receive a special goodie bag on that night!
Dress up as your favorite character from Cinderella and sing along with the film. A prize will be awarded for best costume. Admission price is $8.00/JCC members and $10.00/Non-members.
The Cinderella Movie Musical Sing-A-Long will be held on
Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets for Cinderella are $13 for children and $17 for adults and are available online at www.sdcjc.org/jcompany or by calling the JCC Box Office at 858-362-1348. The David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre is located at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS at 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla.
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Preceding provided by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture