Explore this Show

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

Sorry, we currently do not have content for this section.

Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Cinderella

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Mr. Bodie

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Policeman

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Gentleman

Featured

Male

Non-singer

Mrs. Maloney

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Marion

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Marie

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Gladys

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Delphine

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Godmother

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Maid

Featured

Female

Non-singer

Lord Mayor

Ensemble

Male

Non-singer

King

Ensemble

Male

Non-singer

Queen

Ensemble

Female

Non-singer

Prince

Ensemble

Male

Non-singer

Lord Times

Ensemble

Male

Non-singer

Dr. Bodie

Ensemble

Female

Non-singer

Danny

Ensemble

Male

Non-singer

Probationer

Ensemble

Female

Non-singer

Songs

Sorry, we currently do not have content for this section.

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

All monologues are the property and copyright of their owners.. Monologues are presented on StageAgent for educational purposes only. If you would like to give a public performance of this monologue, please obtain authorization from the appropriate licensor.

Scenes

All scenes are the property and copyright of their owners. Scenes are presented on StageAgent for educational purposes only. If you would like to give a public performance of this scene, please obtain authorization from the appropriate licensor.

Key Terms

Videos

Sorry! We do not currently have videos for this guide.

Quizzes

Themes, Symbols & Motifs

Sorry! We do not currently have learning modules for this guide.

Quote Analysis

Sorry! We do not currently have learning modules for this guide.

Guide Written By:

Kevan Dunkelberg

Kevan Dunkelberg

Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright