Quincy Community Theatre production of ‘Cinderella’ to kick off holiday season in December

October 14, 2024 | By Muddy River News

Front row, from left, Cyra Peters, Brigid Murphy, Jayden Dreyer and Clara Nation. Middle row, Prudence Bickhaus Martin, Shelby Platz, Jeanette Soebbing, Adrienne Fisk, Mark Snider, Gretchen Wolfmeyer, Mindy Holthaus, Thalia Wolfmeyer and Tara Garner. Back row: Ava Jacobsen, Rachel Brown, Dominic Regner, Brock Elmore, Trey Ehrhart, Jeremy Kurfman, Quinton Metcalf, Keyana Frost, Morgan Zanger, Max Miller, Nicholas Lickfeld, Lucas Piazza, Matthew Zehnle and Beth Izzo. Not Pictured: Andrew Billgri. | Photo courtesy of Quincy Community Theatre

QUINCY — The cast for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” that will perform on the Quincy Community Theater stage recently was revealed.

This musical retelling of the classic fairy tale features some of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most memorable music, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible” and “Ten Minutes Ago.”

The cast is comprised of:

Keyana Frost as Fairy Godmother
Jayden Dreyer as Cinderella
Clara Nation as Young Cinderella
Mindy Holthaus as Stepmother
Jeremy Kurfman as Christopher
Adrienne Fisk as Grace
Jeanette Soebbing as Joy
Cyra Peters as Young Grace
Brigid Murphy as Young Joy
Andrew Billgri as Father
Trey Ehrhart as Lionel
Gretchen Wolfmeyer as Queen
Mark Snider as King

Also part of the cast are:

Morgan Zanger
Thalia Wolfmeyer
Shelby Platz
Rachel Brown
Prudence Bickhaus Martin
Brock Elmore
Nicholas Lickfeld
Tara Garner
Quinton Metcalf
Ava Jacobsen
Max Miller
Beth Izzo
Lucas Piazza
Dominic Regner
Matthew Zehnle

“Cinderella” is under the direction of guest director/choreographer Alison Shafer and assistant director/stage manager Drew Quintero.

“Along with the ‘Cinderella’ company and production team, I am incredibly excited to bring this sweeping, enchanting story to QCT’s stage,” Shafer said in a press release. “Delightful musical numbers, endearing characters and a beautiful message of kindness and respect make this a wonderful production for the holidays. “

The production team is comprised of:

Vocal director Jillian Miller
Costume design Lia Wallfish
Scenic design Maggie Jackson
Lighting design Corey Goulden-Naitove
Sound design Jay Trimble
Assistant stage managers Sara Reuschel and Julie Schuetz
Build manager Seth Campbell
Prop supervisors Katie Kraushaar and Sue Allen.

Discovery Night for ‘Cinderella’ will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at QCT. The free event will give participants a view into the production process, along with discussion and a Q&A session. Immediately following the Friday, Dec. 13, performance, will be a Q&A Talk Back session with the cast and crew.

Performances are set for Dec. 5-8 and Dec. 12-15 at Quincy Community Theatre. Flex season ticket holders may reserve their tickets starting Oct. 31. General tickets go on sale Nov. 12. Seating is reserved.

QCT needs volunteers to help build the set, scan tickets and usher for the show. Visit 1qct.org or call the box office at 217-222-3209 for more information on how to get involved.

“Cinderella” is sponsored by Kohl Wholesale, Quincy Medical Group, Quincy Recycle and WGEM. QCT’s 2024 season is sponsored by Gardner Denver.

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