[NEohioPAL] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ohio Youth Ensemble Stage returns to present “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition”

[Ansley Valentine]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Ansley Valentine
(330) 899-7150
ansleyvalentine at gmail.com

Ohio Youth Ensemble Stage returns to present “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
Cinderella: Youth Edition”

Medina, Ohio, May 25, 2023—To coincide with its seventh anniversary, Ohio
Youth Ensemble Stage (OHYES) will present a delightful classic
musical, “Rodgers
& Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition.” First televised in 1957
starring Julie Andrews, “Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition”
will be presented at the Haddad Theatre, Medina County Administration
Building, 144 N. Broadway Street, Medina, OH. Performances are Thursday
through Saturday, June 29 through July 1 at 7 PM, and Sunday, July 2 at 2
PM. Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets, call (866) 967-8167 or online at
https://www.showtix4u.com/events/OHYES
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Tickets are also available at the door but are limited. Call (330) 899-7150
for more information.

“Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition” contains all the
characters and songs from the original TV broadcast with a plot that has
been slightly altered to highlight some important lessons for contemporary
audiences. The production will be under the direction of Ansley Valentine
with music direction by Kimberly States, choreography by Michelle Hujar,
stage management by Nic Laurence, set design by Spencer Donovan, and
lighting design by Paully Hawthorn. “Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella:
Youth Edition” marks the second production for OHYES since resuming live
performances in 2022.

According to States, “‘Cinderella’ features a cast from elementary through
high school age students ranging from first-time performers to veterans.
OHYES! welcomes students and families at all levels of experience because
we believe every child deserves to experience music and acting
opportunities.”

The production includes students from Medina, Summit, and Cuyahoga
counties. “Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition” will be led
by Emmy Fairbanks and Lexi Dacek double cast as Cinderella. Fairbanks and
Dacek perform at alternate performances. Fairbanks will appear on Thursday
and Saturday; Dacek will appear Friday and Sunday. Recent Brunswick High
School graduate Nick Peterseim will appear as the Prince. The cast also
includes Elena (Laney) Smith as Stepmother, Adriana Thomas as Stepsister Joy,
Ashley Graczyk as Stepsister Portia, and Emily Neuhauser as Godmother.

Other cast members include Jack Martin as King, Allison Agee as Queen/Godmother
Understudy, Natalie Spence as Herald, Emma Raulie as Butcher/Joy Understudy,
Alyssa Bergman as Cheese Steward/ Stepmother Understudy, Kate Becker as Dessert
Chef/Portia Understudy, Mirabelle Harper as Footman, McKayla Bergman as Pushy
Maiden/Chef, Amelia Talbert as Clumsy Maiden/Coachman, Evelyn VanBlarcum as
Daughter, Colin Becker as Father/ King Understudy, Laila
Schoenbaechler as First
Girlfriend/Horse, Ellasyn Ciccozzi as Flower Girl/Flag Girl, Nevaeh Davis
as Fruit Vendor, Sawyer Crum as Kid Sister, Maeve Becker as Little Girl,
Ellie Erickson as Mean Sister, Nicki Vorell as Mother, Brooke Bacik as Never
Danced Maiden, Amara Miller as Second Girlfriend, Amelia Hicks as Sloppy
Sister, Eva Buran as Staring Maiden/Grandma, Erica de la Cruz as Studious
Sister, Taryn Miller as Third Girlfriend, Ava Pesata as Ball Guest, Norah
Woofter as Horse/Ball Guest, Isaac Woofter as Horse/Ball Guest, and Sadie
Valentine as Horse/Ball Guest/Herald Understudy.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition is presented by
arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein
Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com
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[image: image.png] Caption: Cinderella (Emmy Fairbanks and Lexi Dacek)
stands outside the castle walls, wishing for impossible dreams to come
true. “Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition” will be presented
by Ohio Youth Ensemble Stage in Medina from June 29 to July 2.

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Best regards,

Ansley Valentine

Cellphone: (330) 347-1519
Calendar/Appointment Request:
https://doodle.com/mm/ansleyvalentine/book-a-time-1
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Website: https://ansleyvalentineproductions.com/
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