Sally Netzel designed her 2-act play so that each scene flows smoothly into the next without a break in the action. Designed for set changes choreographed to music, the prince's ball and other scenes will benefit from music. All the ingredients that have made the story a perennial favorite are here: dirty, ragged, pitiful, but optimistic and loving Cinderella; her cruel stepmother and selfish stepsisters, the ball, the handsome prince looking for a bride, the fairy godmother, the glass slipper, the search for the foot that fits it, and the happily-ever-after ending. Sally Netzel's sense of humor, and her ability to develop captivating characters and invent charming scenes make this dramatization outstanding. Cinderella is a real person, with the hopes, and petulance, and frustration, and love that modern young people experience when their fantasies seem to be impossible dreams.

Premiered by Dallas Theater Center. Flexible cast (many roles may be played by males or females). Easy set; fairyland costumes.

"I like CINDERELLA so much I thought I'd go with your company again."—Vickie Cerati, St. James School, Davis, Calif. "I would like to do Cinderella next year...in front of children and nursing home audiences...as a touring play...I have done several plays ordered from your company and have been well pleased with them."—Walter Sylvest, Carver High School, Montgomery, Ala. "This play and the televised version have been a tremendous success story for our school and our community. I appreciate your help in making it possible."—Bernard G. Romain, Principal, Atherton Middle School, Burton, Mich.

Also by Netzel: Alice in Wonderland - The Musical, Dark Castle, Puss in Boots

Each of our "Choose Your Own Music Musicals" makes ample provision for songs and/or dances of your choice. In some cases one or more original tunes are included in the playbook or Director's Script (if available). See also: Don't Touch My Tutu, Happyville, Mossy Cape, Twelve Dancing Princesses , The Saga of Sagebrush Sal and other "Quickie" melodramas.

See also: Plays for Elementary/Junior High and Fairytales, Folktales, & Fables