Young Players Presents CINDERELLA KIDS, 5/4-6

The Young Players proudly present Disney's Cinderella KIDS May 4th (7 pm), 5th (2 pm and 7 pm) and 6th (2 pm) at the historic Royal Theatre in downtown Benton (111 South Market Street, Benton AR, 72015).

Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and college students, and $6 for younger students. Tickets may be purchased online at theroyalplayers.ticketleap.com. Also, reservations may be made by calling 501-315-LIVE.

The timeless rags to riches fairy tale becomes a new audience favorite in Disney's Cinderella KIDS, an adaptation of the treasured animated film that will charm its way into your heart and remind audiences that dreams really can come true.

Poor Cinderella is endlessly mistreated by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, and denied a chance to go to the royal ball. With a little help from her mice friends - and a lot of help from her Fairy Godmother - Cinderella's dreams come true. She goes to the ball, meets the Prince and falls in love!

The Young Players production is directed by Koty Mansfield, music directed by Tanner Oglesby, choreographed by Izzy Hammonds and Annslee Clay, stage managed by Olivia Cathey, and produced by Charlotte Sears Hammonds. Hayden Griffis is student director and Gretchen Bush is student music director. The production features over 30 student actors, ages 5-12, from all over central Arkansas.

The cast features Olivia Kreulen as Cinderella, Libby Golleher as the Fairy Godmother, Berkeley Courtney-Moore as Anastasia, Addison Glaze as Drizella, and Mary Grace Wells as the Stepmother. Bode Fryar plays Prince Charming, Seth Ness is the King, Trey Worley is the Grand Duke, and Bella Crowe plays the Herald.

Also appearing are Erin Johnston as Gus, Magnolia Vincent as Jaq, Bryana Hammock as Perla, and Hampton Crain as Luke. Narrators are Ellie Russell, Dakota Taggart, Addison Lumpkins, and Cadence Earles.

Rounding out the cast in the ensemble are Corley Bowman, Madison Coldiron, Allie Grace Ferguson, Frankie Goldman, Brynthia Hammock, Abby Jones, Danielle Jones, Emily Jones, Braden Lisowe, Grace Moody, Taylor Moore, Abigail Neufer, Sarah Nuss, Becca Ray, and Shepard Zachary.

This production is sponsored by Arkansas Prosthetics and Pedorthics of Benton.