MUSICAL PERFORMANCE (Elementary/Middle School) Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition Grades 2–8 Dates: Oct. 7–Dec. 14, 2025 (generally Tues/Thurs/Sat) Rehearsal Detail (NOTE: Not all actors will be called to all rehearsals): Tuesdays/Thursdays: 4:30–6:30pm (Oct. 1 – Nov. 13) [No rehearsal Thurs. Thurs. Nov. 27, Thanksgiving]; 4:30-7:30pm (Nov. 18-Nov. 25) ​Saturdays: 1-6 p.m. (Oct. 11 – Nov. 22) ​Technical Rehearsal: Sun., Dec. 1, 12–8 pm [Note change to SUNDAY due to holiday] Dress Rehearsals: Mon-Wed., Dec. 2-4: 4:30-8:30 pm ​Performances (8): Thurs., Dec. 4, 7pm;*; Sat. Dec. 6, 3pm & 6pm; Sun. Dec. 7, 1pm; Fri., Dec. 12, 7pm; Sat. Dec. 13, 3pm & 6pm; Sun. Dec. 14, 1pm [*NOTE: Optional participation in Louisville Parade of Lights, Fri. Dec. 5] Location: Flex Studio/ Black Box Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic Cinderella tells the story of a young girl who overcomes hardships to marry the Prince and live happily ever after. First aired in 1957 with Julie Andrews, it became the most watched TV program at the time. The stage adaptation maintains its charm and humor, captivating audiences of all ages. The Youth Edition includes all the beloved songs and characters but is condensed for young performers and adjusted to emphasize lessons relevant to today's audience.