Once upon a time in a small town and in a small school in Le Roy, a beautiful girl and a stately prince find true love...
The timeless story of love and romance and the triumph of a girl least likely to win the heart of a prince, comes to the stage at Le Roy Junior Senior High School.
Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" story will touch the hearts of young and old in this enchanting production reminding today's audience that dreams still come true.
The Le Roy musical will present the classic fairytale in a fresh and exciting way. This isn't just another Cinderella story, but a family friendly event that has surprises around every corner.
Shows are at 7 p.m., March 15, 16 and 17.
The magic wand will be waved and the audience will be dazzled by special effects, a transformation scene, fog and special lighting, and professional costumes rented or borrowed from various theaters.
In addition, the show will trickle into the audience from the stage to create an interactive element as actors and audience blend.
There will be a special gift at the door for all children, birth to third grade, who come to the musical dressed in costumes consistent with the theme of the play.
Almost 100 students make up the cast, crew and pit orchestra being directed by Jacqueline McLean. Stuart McLean is the show's vocal director. Bradley Meholick is the pit orchestra director, and Jessa Dechant is in charge of publicity and public relations.
"Even though this is a small community and small school, the talent is extremely great," McLean said. "These students have put in a lot of hard work and time and they have a fire in their bellies to present."
Senior Grace Kovach plays Cinderella. Grace's younger sister, Margaret Kovach, is the Fairy Godmother and Jayce Seely plays the Prince. Other lead roles, the King and Queen, are played by Tyler Murtha and Miranda Graham.
Sisters Grace and Margaret are excited about their experience acting together on stage.
"Grace and I are sisters, so we can take it the extra step," Margaret said. "This has made us 10 times more close than we already are."
"This is one of the greatest memories I will have of high school," said Grace, who will be graduating this year.
Jayce agrees.
"This production will be memorable because of time spent with new and old friends and the experiences we have had that don't happen everday," Jayce said.
As in any romance story, true love must be sealed with a kiss.
"My mom teases me a bit, but it's fine," Jayce said.
"After all it is just a show," Grace said.
Tickets can be purchased now and you are strongly encourage to buy them ahead of time.
- On the school's website at www.leroycsd.org
- By calling the main office at 768-8131
- At the door while available
Le Roy Junior Senior High School is at 9300 South St. Road.
