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.
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