Cinderella, and the other characters, think and speak in modern terms,
replacing the innocent mood of the original with the very hip and
knowing attitudes of today’s young people. The stepsisters are more boy
crazy than ugly; their mother more silly than cruel; and the prince is
so bashful and tongue-tied that he hides whenever a girl comes into
view. And Cinderella does wear combat boots to the ball—which is
delightfully consistent with the wacky, tongue-in-cheek, and continually
diverting style of this thoroughly charming short play.
Producer: Kat Brais
Director: Gina Gabay
About the Director
Gina Gabay has been a Producer of stage productions in the Metropolitan DC
area over the past 18 years. For the past five years, her time has been
solely dedicated to The Elden Street Players, serving on the Board of
Directors and producing The Mystery of Irma Vep, Smell of the Kill,
Greater Tuna, Soccer Moms and Anne of Green Gables.
CINDERELLA WORE COMBAT BOOTS marks Gina's first spin behind the wheel of the
Director seat and she's delighted for the opportunity to work with an
outstanding theater company and seasoned crew.
Production Dates: January 30 - February 14, 2010
Auditions: November 16 & 17
Produced by special arrangements with
Dramatic Play
Service
ESP Productions are partially supported by grants from the
The Town of Herndon, The Nelson and Katherine Post Foundation, the Virginia
Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
