Overview
Synopsis
Aging artist Mr. Bodie is enjoying a quiet evening in his London studio when he receives a visit from a Policeman intent on discovering the source of a light coming through the window. It is World War I, and the city has a blackout policy in light of the ongoing raids from German airships. Policeman soon sets his sights on Cinderella, Bodie’s homely teenage studio cleaner who has been mysteriously hoarding wooden boards and speaking German. J.M. Barrie’s A Kiss for Cinderella reads partly like a parody of the fairy tale about a homely teenage girl whose fortunes reverse when she meets her Prince at an elegant ball. It also stands on its own as a piece of theatre, with a whimsical charm characteristic of Barrie’s work. Audiences familiar with the Cinderella fairy tale will recognize the characters and the unique twist on the story, and the leading title role offers rich acting opportunities for a strong female performer.
Show Information
- Based on the Play/Book/Film
- Cinderella
- Category
- Play
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 3
- First Produced
- 1916
- Genres
- Comedy
- Settings
- Period, Multiple Settings
- Time & Place
- London, England., World War I
- Cast Size
- large
- Orchestra Size
- None
- Dancing
- None
- Licensor
- None/royalty-free
- Ideal For
- College/University, Community Theatre, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Mature Adult, Adult, Late Teen, Elderly, Child, Young Adult Characters, Large Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Supporting |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Featured |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Ensemble |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Ensemble |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Ensemble |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Ensemble |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Ensemble |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Ensemble |
Female |
Non-singer |
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Ensemble |
Male |
Non-singer |
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Ensemble |
Female |
Non-singer |
Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
Key Terms
A genre of story involving magical and fantastical elements, sometimes adapted for theatrical performance.
A humorous imitation of a work or genre, often exaggerating its style or content for comic effect. Parody is used in satire and theatrical commentary.
Works not protected by copyright and available for free use or adaptation. Many classical plays, including Shakespeare's, fall into the public domain.
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Guide Written By:
Kevan Dunkelberg
Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright