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Cindyrella

Full-Length Musical  /  6w, 3m, 1any gender (youth)

Therese Marlin, Elain Friedlander

Written by Therese Marlin
Original Music by Elaine Friedlander

An amusing and heartwarming update of the children's classic tale. The original music, influenced by African and Caribbean rhythms, is designed to appeal to and be performed by young people. Children of all ethnic groups can identify with the heroine's courage and resiliance.

Cindyrella

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    6w, 3m, 1any gender (youth)
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptations (Literature), Theatre for Young Audiences
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences, Young Children (Age 2 - 5), Children (Age 6 - 10)

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Summary
An amusing and heartwarming update of the children's classic tale. The original music, influenced by African and Caribbean rhythms, is designed to appeal to and be performed by young people. Children of all ethnic groups can identify with the heroine's courage, resilience, and appreciation for community support.
History
Cindyrella was originally presented by Dr. Jonathan Ogbonna, Principal, and Ms. Laura Puma, Music Teacher, with eigth grade students at Yorkship Family School in Camden, NJ in 2000. 
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Performing Groups
CINDYRELLA - an orphan cousin from the South. 
LAVINIA KRUALL - aunt and caretaker of Cindyrella. 
PENELOPE KRUALL - daughter of Lavinia, walks strangely, high pitched voice. 
ADRIENNE KRUALL - second daughter of Lavinia, sneezes and blows her nose a lot. 
MRS. ZEBALON - an old woman full of wisdom and strange ways, neighbor. 
MR. GILL - neighbor on the other side, Uncle of Arsinio Charming. 
ARSINIO CHARMING - (Junior) talent scout for Prince Records. 
ASSISTANT 1 - helper of Arsinio 
ASSISTANT 2 - helper of Arsinio
NARRATOR 

Plus optional drummers, dancers, and chorus.

  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • Orchestra Size Piano Only
  • Chorus Size Small

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Authors

Author

Therese Marlin

Author

Elain Friedlander

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