Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella – Press Release

River Hill Theatre Arts Department

Pam Land – Director

12101 Route 108, Clarksville, MD 21029

pland@hcpss.org or 410-313-7120

This March, the River Hill High School Theatre Arts Department will proudly present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This classic fairytale set to music promises a magical night of entertainment for all ages.

Produced, directed, and choreographed by RHHS Theatre Arts teacher Pam Land, the show is co-choreographed by RHHS dance teacher Jennifer Hennessie. Assisting as student directors are Priya Patel, Ashleigh Steinberg, Sarah Tossman, and James Via. Joe Blasko, a longtime friend of RHHS Theatre Arts, will direct the construction of the set with assistance from RHHS alumni parents George Stone and Bob Bost. A crew of more than 30 dedicated students led by student stage managers R.J. O’Brien will build the set and props and run the show. RHHS vocal music teacher Katie Geiger will direct the vocals and prepare the student orchestra. Helen Hayes Award winner Doug Lawler will play piano. RHHS math teacher Rhonda De La Mar will design costumes with the assistance of a wonderful team of parent volunteers.

The cast of more than 70 RHHS students includes Tolu Faderin and Amanda Yuan as “Cinderella,” Austin Abraham and Patrick Gover as “The Prince,” Amanda Bachman as “Fairy Godmother,” Colleen Clark and Carly Hirsh as “The Stepmother,” Emily O’Keefe and Caroline Parisien as “Stepsister Grace,” Erin Hill and Jasmine Tiamfook as “Stepsister Joy,” Josh Cohen and Andre Nepomuceno as “Lionel,” Nikoo Sarraf as “The Queen,” and Josh Tow and Kevin Key as “The King.”

Performance dates and ticket information:

All performances will be held in the River Hill High School auditorium.

The performance dates are March 3, 4, and 5 @ 7 p.m. and March 6 @ 2 p.m.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door.

THE ADVANCE TICKET SALE PRICE ($12) WILL BE HONORED AT THE DOOR IF YOU BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM. All food donations go to Howard County Food Bank.

Advance sale of tickets:

Online (now) via “Seat yourself” at http://www.seatyourself.biz/rhhs

In front of the RHHS dining hall – Monday, February 29 thru Friday, March 4 (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
Box office (opens 90 minutes before curtain)

If you have questions or need further information, contact Pam Land at pland@hcpss.org or 410-313-7120.