The Pacific Conservatory Theatre’s (PCPA) production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella will premiere at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria on Nov. 10, with performances scheduled to run through Dec. 23. Iconic musical numbers in the show include “Ten Minutes Ago,” “In My Own Little Corner,” and “Impossible; It’s Possible.”
The show’s director, Erik Stein, is thrilled to bring this version of the classic rags-to-riches tale to the Marian Theatre’s stage, he said in a press release from PCPA.
“The Cinderella story I want to tell is a story of kindness,” Stein said in the release. “Ella puts kindness into the world, and, when we put kindness into the world, perspectives shift and what was once impossible becomes possible.
“Sometimes producing a play can feel like a ‘Cinderella story,’” he added. “Taking a show from the page to the stage is often thought of as an impossible task. … But with a shift in perspective, what many consider to be impossible can truly become magical.”
The ensemble cast of PCPA’s Cinderella includes Faith Lennon Richter as Ella and Kitty Balay, Samuel Lariviere, Oscar Emmanuel Fabela, Christen Celaya, Audrey Cirzan, Elizabeth Martinie, Andrew Philpot, Keenon Hooks (who also serves as the show’s choreographer), and others in various supporting roles. The production features scenic design by Jason Bolen, sound design by Walter Clissen, costumes by Eddy L. Barrows, and music direction from Paul Marszalkowski.
On Nov. 12, PCPA will host a special pre-show reception before the Saturday night performance, with charcuterie boxes for attendees and an open dessert bar during intermission. Visit pcpa.org or call the PCPA Box Office at (805) 922-8313 for more info on the reception and regular performance dates. The Marian Theatre is located at 800 S. College Drive, Santa Maria.
This article appears in Nov 10-17, 2022.