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Weatherford College Summer Stage presents the Marjorie Alkek Community Musical production of Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” July 25-27 and Aug 1-3 in the Alkek Fine Arts Center.  

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online or at the box office in the Alkek Fine Arts Center. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. All tickets are general admission.  

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” is a magical musical that brings the beloved fairy tale to life with wit, romance and the unforgettable songs of Broadway’s legendary songwriting team. This production is perfect for the whole family, offering dazzling costumes, charming characters and a timeless, heartwarming story.  

“This story has captivated audiences for generations, and for good reason,” said director Erin Brownlee. “At its core, Cinderella is about more than magic and romance — it’s about hope, kindness and believing in the impossible. In a world that can sometimes feel cynical, Cinderella reminds us that dreams can come true, that compassion matters, and that everyone deserves a chance to shine.”  

This “Enchanted Edition” of Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella features music by Richard Rodgers, book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It has been adapted for the stage by Tom Briggs from the teleplay by Robert L. Freedman and produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.  

The cast and crew include:  

• Cinderella — Alanna Miller  

• Fairy Godmother — Kelsey McDonald  

• Stepmother — Dawn Hitt  

• Grace — Maryn Milligan  

• Joy — Ellie Jay Saltzgiver  

• Prince Christopher — Logan Thomas  

• Lionel — Ethan Spudich Davis  

• Queen Constantina — Lana Robinson  

• King Maximilian — Dan Powderly  

• Charles the Cat — Quinn Ivy  

• Coachman — Weston Lawrence*  

• Dove — Serenity Evans  

• Footman — Damian Castillejo*  

• White Mice — Amelia Foster, Austin Birchmier, Everett James Stevens, Coy Cole Stevens  

• Horses — Kooper Jaye Hinrichs*, Dylan Doellman*, Naomi Woods*, Emmalyn Belshan*  

• Villagers — Abigail Jones, Abby Seward, Miriam Fuller, Klara Belshan, Zoe Brabson, Ari Deming, Ana Spencer, Lily Moon, Hudsyn Lee Bolyn  

• Featured Dancers* — Ryan Beard, Weston Lawrence, Liberty Ivy, Laney Lawrence, Serenity Evans  

 Ensemble:                    

• Bunny — Hadlee Hatfield  

• Squirrel/Young Cinderella — Laney Burrow  

• Fox — Fionn Brownlee  

• Cinderella’s Father/Knight — Hunter Neal  

• Master Boxhorn-Milliner — Tyler West  

• Cloth Merchant —   Amanda Doellman  

• Cheese Merchant —  Amber Birchmier  

• Baker — Damian Castillejo  

• Butcher — Nickoli Wooten  

*also in ensemble       

Production Team:  

• Directors — James and Erin Brownlee  

• Music Director — Rick Rainey  

• Stage Manager — Meaghan Crocker  

• Assistant Stage Manager — Samantha Woodward  

• Choreographer — Makenna Clark  

• Costume Design — James Brownlee  

• Scenic Design — Erin Brownlee and Tess Mallory  

• Scenic Painter — Carrie Byrd  

• Lighting Design — Meaghan Crocker  

• Props Master — Erin Brownlee  

• Master Carpenter — Rickie Noe  

• Set Construction — Rickie Noe and Oliver Flowers  

• Music and Lights Technicians — Meaghan Crocker and Samantha Woodward  

• Sound Technicians — WC Audio and Engineering Department