Cinderella Digital Program

Executive Producer Hugh Hallinan
By Special Arrangement
Family Entertainment Live, Presents:

Cinderella

by Phill Hill

Directed and Choreographed By Set Design By

Lance Anthony Leif Smith

Musical Direction By Sound Design By

Eli Newsom Chris Gensur

Costume Design By Light Design By

Lesley Neilson-Bowman Axel Hammerman

Welcome Letter

Dear Valued Guests,

Welcome to the Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre. For the past 36
seasons, the Cabaret has proven time and again to be the premier home
for the best original children’s entertainment in CT. While we continue to
strive to bring you fun and exciting theatre for children, the Cabaret
Children’s Theatre has always been more than that. It is a place for families.

We have reached the conclusion of our 36th season of original children’s
entertainment, and what better way to conclude than with the timeless
story of Cinderella. This has been a whirlwind of a season for us. We have
brought you a wicked witch in a candy house, a magic snowman, a
mermaid ballet, and not one but two Red Riding Hoods. If you are fans of
the Cabaret Children’s Theatre you would know that, while the show titles
may be classic tales, what makes the Cabaret different is the special twists
we are known for, and Cinderella is no different. Not only is it a way to make
the Cabaret stand-out by reinventing a classic story in a fresh and exciting
way, but it is our way to create a new experience that everyone can enjoy.
And that is our ultimate goal; for families and audiences of all ages to enjoy
something new together and form memories that truly last a lifetime.

Thank you so much for coming to the Cabaret and supporting live theatre.
Whether this is your first time at the Cabaret or if you’ve been with us for
many years, we thank you for your support every season. We hope that you
enjoy Cinderella, and we look forward to seeing you again next season.

Phill Hill
Artistic Director, Cabaret Children’s Theatre

The Cast

Lance Anthony Director / Grizzelda

She’s baaaack! Seven years ago, Lance’s first dame villain was Cinderella’s
Stepmother in our production of Cinderella Girl. He is having fun revisiting the
character. This also marks the first time Lance has done a story three times. He
was the Gravedigger in 2006’s Cinderella Skeleton. He is looking forward to
resting his face over the Summer. Thanks to YOU, audience, for helping make
this a great season. Vixen and Ithaca, I’m coming home.

Andrea Pane Prince Charming

Andrea has a BFA in Acting from the University of Connecticut, classically
trained and a student of Commedia Dell’Arte. Most recently, he’s been in DCT’s
Mainstage Amadeus, Pantochino’s Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, Wicked
Witch of the West and Pirate Schmirate! Connecticut Repertory Theatre: Romeo
and Juliet (Mercutio), The Miser (Harpagon), The Winter’s Tale (Antigonus),
Othello (Montano) and the studio series’ Tick, Tick, BOOM! Other credits:
Fiddler on the Roof, As You Like It, The Addams Family Musical.

Anna Fagan Lucille

Anna is excited to join this delightful cast in her first production with the DCT
Children’s Company! Most recently, Anna appeared in DCT’s mainstage
production of Amadeus (Constanze). Recent credits elsewhere include Cat on a
Hot Tin Roof, Private Lives, Crimes of the Heart, Doubt, and Proof.
annafagan.com

Ashley DePascale Ethel

Ashley is thrilled to be back for her 9th season with the children’s company!
She’s had the great opportunity to perform so many fun roles on the Cabaret
stage. Some of her past productions include: Cinderella Girl, Pinkalicious, Robin
Hood, Sleepy Hollow, and James & the Giant Peach. Ashley has also appeared in
DCT’s mainstage productions of Joseph...Dreamcoat and The Man in Black as
June Carter Cash. She holds a BFA in Drama at the University of Connecticut
where she appeared in several Connecticut Repertory Theatre productions.
Special thanks to her amazing family, Hugh, Susan, the cabaret company
members and staff for their constant love and support.

Eric Regan Prince Ferdinand

Eric is thrilled to be a part of his third production with the Downtown Cabaret
Children’s Company! You may have seen him in Rapunzel as Artie, or in James and
the Giant Peach as the Grasshopper. He would like to thank the cast and crew for
all of their hard work! Enjoy the show!

ACT I Karen Hanley Beatrice

ACT II One of Karen’s happiest places is right here on the DCT Children’s Theatre stage!
You’ve seen her in Rapunzel, James and the Giant Peach, Princess and the Pea, and
Little Red Riding Hoods. Although fairly new to musical theatre, she’s performed
on all kinds of stages, including CBGBs, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the
All-Irelands Irish Dance Championships. Favorite roles include Velma in
Hairspray, Drowsy in The Drowsy Chaperone and Princess Puffer in The Mystery of
Edwin Drood. Many thanks to cast, crew & DCT!

Lynette Marshall Cinderella

Lynette Marshall is excited to be returning for another awesome season at the
Cabaret. You might’ve seen her recently as Mrs. Clancy in Fancy Nancy. Some of
her past roles/shows include Princess and the Pea (Marigold), James and the Giant
Peach (Aunt Sponge), The Jungle Book (Bagheera), A Christmas Carol (Ghost of
Christmas Present).

Matthew Casey Octavius / King Dudley

Matthew is thrilled to be working with the Children’s Company at DCT! He has
been seen on the cabaret stage in Hairspray, A Chorus Line, Reflections, Spring
Awakening and Assistant Directed beside Christy Newsom on the current
production of In The Heights. Matthew is a teaching and performing artist in New
York and Connecticut. Education; BA Manhattanville College. Thanks to the
cast, creative team and crew for time at the ball! MatthewCasey.webs.com

Production Staff

Senior Producer .......................................................................................................................... Susan Hallinan
Artistic Director ................................................................................................................................... Phill Hill
Director / Choreographer ......................................................................................................... Lance Anthony
Musical Director .............................................................................................................................. Eli Newsom
Stage Manager ................................................................................................................................. Joe Cardozo
Costume Designer ....................................................................................................... Lesley Neilson-Bowman
Scenic Designer ................................................................................................................................... Leif Smith
Technical Director / Master Carpenter ...................................................................................... Steve Swatt
Sound Engineer ............................................................................................................................. Chris Gensur
Lighting Designer ................................................................................................................ Axel Hammerman
Change Artist / Properties Artisan ......................................................................................... Kate Moncuse
Stagehands ....................................................................................................... Krista Rocco, Jessica Camarero

Song List

Scene 1: Prologue Back in Time
Scene 2: Grizzelda’s House Nine to Five, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, I’m So Excited
Scene 3: Sewing Room Material Girl
Scene 4: Outside in the Garden I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Scene 1: The Royal Ball Kiss
Scene 2: The Balcony Don’t Stop Believing
Scene 3: Grizzelda’s House What a Feeling
Scene 4: Royal Palace Here I Go Again on my Own
Scene 5: Grizzelda’s House Let my Love Open the Door