Still time to see the magical Cinderella!

Cinderella is probably the best known and most loved fairy tale. How many of us identified with Cinderella -- hoping that a prince would come to carry us off to his castle? Many of the little girls in the audience wore Cinderella gowns, identifying with the lead character.

The CAST Kids’ production of Cinderella was marvelous, especially taking into account that the forty-seven youth only had nine days to learn their lines and make the characters come to life. The dancers and chorus didn’t miss a beat and the actors knew their lines like they had been practicing for a month. The costumes were inventive and one could tell that the children had fun wearing them while immersing themselves in the medieval.

If you watched the “Brandi” version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella you will be familiar with the script and songs. The songs were delightful and an integral part of the play.

Anzy McWha, as Cinderella, wore a lovely blue and white gown as she danced with the prince (Justis Mustaine) at the ball. Her glass slippers tapped the floor and sparkled in the floodlights.

Cinderella did a marvelous job of singing her large repertoire of songs beginning with the cinder girl’s “In my own little corner…I can be whatever I want to be.” When she grabbed a broomstick and pretended she was “a huntress on an African safari,” you were right there in the jungle with her.

The Fairy Godmother (Chelsea Ness) and Cinderella sang the song, “Impossible for a plain yellow pumpkin to become a golden carriage,” and the rebuke, “It’s possible for a plain yellow pumpkin to become a golden carriage...impossible things are happening every day.” While the Fairy Godmother waved her magic wand Cinderella’s sparkling dress dropped down from the “heavens,” and she was ready to be whisked away to the ball in her “golden carriage.”

Cinderella’s stepmother, played by Julia Witschger, and her stepsisters, Calliope (Maggie Harriman) and Minerva (Jaime Sykes) played their roles well. The stepmother ranted and raved while the stepsisters clumsily danced with the prince.

The queen, played by Savanna Woodson sang, “Do you Love Her?” in all her regal bearing. The king was played by Mitchell Ness.

Linette, the Prince’s assistant was played by Riley Insko. Her animated expressions and clear diction carried to the very back of the theatre.

The play was produced by Patty Hornsveld and directed by Katie Hornsveld. The musical direction was handled by Sandra Kopitzke, and the choreography by Jennifer Hornsveld.

The remainder of the performances will be held August 26, 27 and 28. Friday and Saturday’s shows will be held at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee will be at 2 o’clock.

Only one warning…if you see this delightful play you will surely be humming the songs for the next day or two. “It’s possible, for a plain yellow pumpkin to become a golden carriage…impossible things are happening every day!”