Saturday, August 5, 2006 at 11:00 PM
Cinderella Review
Filed under kids fringe
First the review; my next post will be the rant. My kids loved Cinderella. Both of them. My eleven year old was very cranky about going because he was afraid it would be "girly". This is despite having two parents who have tried really hard not to indoctrinate them with gender stereotyped activities.
The energy of this performance sparkles. These young people are having a wonderful time. They keep the show light and witty. This Cinderella is not slick or precious; you can tell that the students were involved in creating the show themselves. This is a good thing. The story ends with a cute twist. I appreciate the way this show does not bang you over the head with the moral at the end of the story.
The cast was obviously a mix of more experienced actors and some novices. Bernadette Spencer was a comic standout as the Fairy Godmother. Her flock of fairy trainees were also a highlight of the show.
I highly recommend this show for ages 3+. It is delightful. It is what a kids' fringe should be-a little silly, a little messy, and a lot of fun.
Now, my next posting will be a little rant about the "pre-show". Stay tuned.
—Wendy Gennaula
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