Repertory Philippines (REP) is throwing a ball for young audiences and the entire family as it presents another fairytale adaptation with Cinderella: The Tale of the Glass Slipper. This year’s Repertory Theater for Young Audiences (RTYA) production showcases a story about kindness and courage—complete with a royal ball and plenty of twists along the way. Running from August 22 to December 13 at the REP Eastwood Theater, REP’s Cinderella will charm its way into your heart, and remind you that dreams really can come true.
Directed by Joy Virata and Cara Barredo, this new RTYA offering is a creation by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman who are the artists behind the show’s book, music, and lyrics. The duo is known for adapting beloved children’s stories into musicals, which include REP productions Alice in Wonderland and Snow White and the Prince.
Offering a fresh take on the classic fairytale, the production features eight main characters with quick and short scenes which are particularly crafted to keep the young audience engaged and entertained while delivering important lessons about consideration for others and resilience. Alongside fairytale favorites such as Cinderella, her Stepmom and two Stepsisters, as well as her Fairy Godmother and the Prince, the audience gets to meet a mischievous rat named Putterman who helps Cinderella in her journey.
For this staging, REP has lined up a company of seasoned theater actors, performers, and emerging stars. Sharing the title role of Cinderella are actress-singer Katie Bradshaw, Swiss-Filipina performer Ornella Brianna, and Ateneo Blue Repertory alumna and Star Magic trainee Julia Santiago.
Alternating in the role of the Prince are Khalil Tambio and Radson Flores, with Lance Soliman as cover. Audiences can also look forward to the antics of Putterman, played by Stephen Viñas and Jay Pangilinan with Steven Hotchkiss as cover, whose scene-stealing character adds humor and heart to Cinderella’s adventure.
The production also features Barredo and Mayen Cadd as the Fairy Godmother; Hans Eckstein, Hotchkiss, and Hades Kitane as Frederick; Pinky Marquez and Ring Antonio as the Stepmother with Cadd as cover; Arielle Magno and Barbara Jance as Stepsister 1; Sebastian Katigbak and Paul Atienza as Stepsister 2, with Jay Barrameda serving as cover for both stepsisters.
Rounding out the royal entourage and ensemble are Jill Tavanes, Lani Pelovello, Cheska Quimno, Bern Ignacio, Cydel Gabutero, Lucylle Tan, Julia Panlilio, Paula Paguio, Francis Gatmaytan, Godfrey Astronomo, Leanard dela Victoria, Kenny Isidro, Sean Nolasco, Vinz Cantillo, Johann Parungao, Jovito Bonita, Jae Valencia, VJ Cortel, DJ Buban, and Chesko Rodriguez, with Monica Tulio as female swing and Deo dela Cruz as male swing.
The creative and production teams are composed of artists whose creative vision transforms the classic tale into a magical experience brought to stage through immersive music, choreography, captivating costumes and set design. This team includes Ayam Eckstein as production and company manager, Viñas as choreographer, Phoebe Bitoon as musical director, John Batalla as technical director and lighting designer, Raven Ong as costume designer with Dreu Fernandez as associate costume designer,Lawyn Cruz as set designer, Johann Dela Fuente as hair and make-up designer, Dela Cruz and Gatmaytan as dance captains and assistant choreographers, Kayla Teodoro as puppet designer, and Jana Jimenez as projections designer with Gab Carmelo as associate projection designer. Jojo Amboy serves as the stage manager and Ronnie Cruz as assistant stage manager.
“Whether this is a child’s first theater experience or a family’s beloved tradition, REP’s Cinderella: The Tale of the Glass Slipperpromises everyone an unforgettable time at the theater. For this year’s RTYA, we are going to celebrate the power of compassion for others and the courage it takes to follow one’s dreams,” says Virata.
Do not wait until the clock strikes 12 and grab the chance to witness REP’s Cinderella: The Tale of the Glass Slipper from August 22 to December 13 at the REP Eastwood Theater.
Tickets are now available at TicketWorld and the REP Box Office at the 4/F Eastwood Mall, open on Wednesday to Sunday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For show-buying and ticket inquiries, contact REP at 0966-9054013 or 0962-6918540 send us an email at promotions@repphil.orgor sales@repphil.org.
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