Jasper Performing Arts presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’

ByMatthew Crane Reading Time: 3 minutes
Topher, or Prince Charming, played by Sam Shappard, and Ella, played by Ava Claire Werne, meet for the first time at the ball.

Jasper High School Performing Arts has been working hard to bring Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic Cinderella to the community with three shows this weekend.

This timeless musical brings new life to the classic fairy tale. Featuring a lush score by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, the show follows the kind and hopeful Cinderella as she overcomes adversity with grace and dreams of a better life. With the help of her Fairy Godmother, she attends the royal ball, captures the Prince’s heart, and discovers the power of kindness, courage, and self-worth.

The Broadway version includes modern updates to the original story, adding depth to the characters and fresh humor, while still preserving the show’s magical charm and unforgettable songs like “In My Own Little Corner,” “Ten Minutes Ago,” and “Impossible.”

Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Jasper High School auditorium. Tickets are available here.

Here is the cast and production crew.

Ella – Ava Claire Werne
(Prince Charming) Topher – Sam Shappard
Madame – Allison Woodruff
Sebastian – Bairon Ramos
(Fairy Godmother) Marie – Dakota Jackson
(Stepsister) Gabrielle – Mady Hurst
(stepsister) Charlotte – Evelyn Hall
Jean-Michel – Emma Willis
Pinkleton – Henry Hostetter

Other Ladies of the Court – Zoie Warner, El Dillman, Jillian Ekong, Susanna Kelly, Aanias Jackson

Pageboys (Me, Who AM I?) Peasants/ Ball Guests -Millie Popp, Jaqueline Frisby, Alana Meyer, Adalynn Schwartz, Aubree Esatbrook, Noland Reardon

Duke of Cheshire (Call to Arms) – Joseph Ruiz

Earl of Cavendish (Call to Arms) – Remy Zipp-Nathan

Backstage

Colton Parr
Scott Jerger
Kinley Catt
Magnolia Hildenbrand 
Mya Hidalgo
Lillian Houchins
Taylor Gilpatrick
Sanvi Patel
Arwen McClung 
Callie Rasche 

Here are a few photos:

Topher, victorious from his battle with the giants, takes aim at a dragon with his bow and arrow.
Ella intervenes for Mari (Fairy Godmother), played by Dakota Jackson, as Lord Pinkleton, played by Henry Hostetter, attempts to drive her off.
Cali Rasche and Scott Jerger corridinate the music from the orchestra pit.
Stepsister Gabrielle, played by Mady Hurst, happily celebrates the gift of a book from Jean-Michel, played by Emma Willis.
Cast and crew work backstage to change scenary.
Evelyn Hall, playing Stepsister Charlotte realizes she’s missed her moment with Prince Charming as Madame, played by Allison Woodruff, schemes behind her
The cast celebrates the invitation to the Prince’s ball.
Ella puts on her glass slippers after being transformed by Fairy Godmother.

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