CHARACTER LIST:

Cinderella: Cinderella is a kind, young maiden who uses her imagination to stay hopeful, even when she’s being ordered around by her stepfamily. While she may obey her stepfamily’s spiteful commands, Cinderella’s strong will eventually convinces the Godmother to help Cinderella get to the ball. It’s this same determination that leads Cinderella to look for the Prince and create her own happily ever after.

Prince Christopher: The Prince is the kingdom’s reluctant celebrity prince. He is gentle, is down to earth, and would rather find love on his own terms. He goes along with the ball to please his mother, even though he is not thrilled about the frivolity of the affair. He immediately recognizes Cinderella’s unique kindness and strength and instantly falls in love with the mysterious girl.

Godmother: The Godmother is a down-to-earth woman who wants the best for Cinderella. The Godmother challenges Cinderella’s obedience to her family and her daydreams until Cinderella proves her resilience. Only then does the Godmother reveal her magical ways.

Stepmother: The Stepmother is a selfish and proud woman who will do anything to get what she believes her “real” family deserves. While she is not truly evil or cruel, like in some other versions of the story, she is often cold and hostile towards Cinderella. She dismisses Cinderella’s good qualities and instead blindly admires her own daughters.

Joy: Joy, unlike her name implies, is a grumpy, hot-headed brat. Joy never naturally presents any sort of positivity, making most of her interactions tense at best. Like her mother, Joy is unkind to Cinderella and can find satisfaction in bossing her around. Joy is very competitive with her sister, Portia, for anyone’s – especially their mother’s – attention.

Portia: Portia is named for a brilliant lawyer but lacks intelligence herself. Portia’s thick-headedness is obvious to anyone who meets her. Portia considers Cinderella to only be useful as a servant, like her mother and sister, and orders her around the house. Portia is just as competitive for her mother’s attention.

King: The King may rule the kingdom, but he is first and foremost a normal husband and father. He wants the best for his family and sincerely cares about their happiness. While he would rather lead a simpler life, he knows how to manage a kingdom and tries to do the same for his family’s wishes.

Queen: The Queen is a doting, caring mother who is determined to see her son happily married. While she has very specific priorities and demands, it all comes from a place of love. She is mature and nurturing.

Herald: The Herald is the royal family’s loyal representative. He manages their affairs, recites their decrees, and provides assistance in any way he can. While he usually presents himsel very formally, he is genuinely excited about the happenings in the kingdom.

Ensemble:

TOWNSPEOPLE (FATHER, MOTHER, DAUGHTER, FIRST GIRL, SECOND GIRL, THIRD GIRL, SLOPPY SISTER, MEAN SISTER, STUDIOUS SISTER, KID SISTER, GRANDMA, LITTLE BOY, FRUIT VENDOR, FLOWER GIRL, GIRLS)

PALACE STAFF (CHEF, BUTCHER, CHEESE STEWARD, DESSERT CHEF)

BALL GUESTS (SHY MAIDEN, OVER-ENTHUSIASTIC MAIDEN, NEVER-DANCED MAIDEN, TALKATIVE MAIDEN, PUSHY MAIDEN, STARING MAIDEN, CLUMSY MAIDEN, FIRST MAIDEN, SECOND MAIDEN, THIRD MAIDEN, FOURTH MAIDEN)

MICE/HORSES

The FOOTMAN and the COACHMAN