THE PLEXIGLASS SLIPPER
FACT SHEET
PRESENTED BY ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE
Michael Donald Edwards, Producing Director
WHAT The Plexiglass Slipper, book and lyrics by Jim Luigs, music by Scott Warrender
WHERE Asolo Repertory Theatre
In the Harold E. and Esther M. Mertz Theatre
5555 N. Tamiami Trail - Sarasota, Florida 34243
WHO Directed by: Danny Scheie
Music Director: Nick DeGregorio
Scenic Design: Eduardo Sicangco
Costume Design: Eduardo Sicangco
Lighting Design: James D. Sale
Sound Design: Matthew Parker
Vocal Coach: Patricia Delorey
Choreographer: A.C. Ciulla
Stage Manager: Marian Wallace
Wig/Hair Design: Michelle Hart
CAST Hester Sharon Spelman
Cinderella's Godmother Patti Allison
Alma Laura Beth Wells
Palace Guard/Trumpeter Victor Mongillo
Prince Ned Noyes
Cinderella Kris Danford
Amanda (step-sister) Jaime Tintor
Windelyn (step-sister) Joshua Rowan
Cinderella’s Stepmother Suzanne Grodner
Queen Wanda Richert
King Bryan Torfeh
Trumpet Victor Mongillo
Children’s Chorus Austin Abrams, Luke Arne, Kathrine Huxtable, Trina Rizzo
Ensemble Mia Bankston,Tony Bullock, Zana Duckett, Chris Friday,Alix Jones,MaClain Looper, Brad Makarowski,Nathan Rifenburg, SaRa Schabach,Jenn Walker,Jennifer Wells Rowan, Leigh Anne Wuest
OPENING NIGHT Saturday, November 25 at 8 p.m. The opening night show is followed by Asolo Rep’s big champagne reception, and “mingle with the stars” clebration. Members of the media are invited to photograph and interview the cast and creative team at the party.
SYNOPSIS A new Cinderella musical and a great big holiday treat for the entire family! Cinderella’s story takes on a comedic twist in a fresh adaptation of a classic fable of love, family, and poetic justice. Filled with hip humor and catchy songs, this new musical will have children and grown-ups laughing and tapping their feet.
PREVIEWS Wednesday, November 22 at 8 p.m.
Friday, November 24 at 8 p.m.
SHOW TIMES
11/25 2:00 p.m. PV 2/13 2:00 p.m. 12/27 2:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. Opening 8:00 p.m. 12/28 2:00 p.m.
11/29 8:00 p.m. 12/15 8:00 p.m. 12/30 8:00 p.m.
12/01 8:00 p.m. 12/17 2:00 p.m. PT 12/31 2:00 p.m.
12/02 8:00 p.m. 12/21 2:00 p.m. 01/02 8:00 p.m.
12/05 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. PT 01/03 2:00 p.m.
12/06 8:00 p.m. AD 12/22 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
12/07 8:00 p.m. 12/23 2:00 p.m. IN 01/04 2:00 p.m.
12/09 2:00 p.m. OC 12/24 1:00 p.m. AD 8:00 p.m. Closing
8:00 p.m. 12/26 8:00 p.m.
PLAYTALKS This is a free opportunity for the community to meet the actors of each play and participate in an animated and honest discussion about the production process. Tickets to show prior to the discussion are $18-$53. (In the Mertz Theatre)
Sunday, December 17 after the 2 p.m. matinee performance, at approximately 4 p.m.
Thursday, December 21 after the 8 p.m. evening performance, at approximately 10 p.m.
INSIGHTS A FREE hour-long discussion on select Saturday mornings that provides unique opportunities to look at the work done by members of the design team in order for a show to open. The discussion is FREE; you may purchase tickets to the 2:00 p.m. performance following the discussion for $16-$48; however, attendance of the show is not required.
Saturday, December 23 at 11 a.m. in the Mertz Theatre
AUDIO
DESCRIBED A service provided by Asolo Rep where specially trained audio describers provide elaborate audio imagery of the play action and setting to the visually impaired audience member through a headset system.
Wednesday, December 6, 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 24, 1 p.m.
OPEN Open captioning is a text display located on the stage with scrolling words in
CAPTIONING synchronization with the performance. It assists people with varying degrees of hearing loss and is sponsored by the Theatre Development Fund.
Saturday, December 9, 2:00 p.m.
TICKETS Box Office 941-351-8000 or 800-361-8388
Group Sales (10 or more) toll free 877-427-6567
www.asolo.org
$18-$53
Closing Night Celebration on January 4, 2007
Closing Night Celebrations: Join us at each production’s closing night along with the following prestigious Lake Club builders for a celebration: John Cannon Homes, Inc., Lee Wetherington Companies, Peregrine Homes, London Bay Homes, Pruett Builders, Todd Johnston Homes, Marc Rutenberg, Anchor Builders, Landmark Development Group, and Westwater. Closing Night Celebrations are sponsored by The LakeClub at Lakewood Ranch.
CORPORATE MEDIA SEASON PRESENTERS: Comcast & Sarasota Herald-Tribune
CORPORATE
CO-PRESENTER Michael’s On East
CO-PRODUCERS ABC 7
Bea Friedman
Peter and Patricia Laughlin
Flori Roberts
Bill and Margaret Wise
David Hagelstein and Bill McCulley
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Asolo Repertory Theatre is funded in part by the Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida Department of State, the Florida Arts Council, the City and County of Sarasota and the Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax through the Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council and the Sarasota County Arts Council. Funding is also received through efforts of support groups including the Asolo Angel Association, the Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild, the Directors Emeritus and the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations.