“I feel like I very much connect with Sherlock Holmes in the fact that he is very non-conventional, he is very intelligent, but sometimes just the smallest of things can slip through the cracks and I think that a lot of people can identify with that, especially me as a senior,” Sanchez said. Reservations can be made by calling the ALT box office at 80, or online at 'Cinderella' showtimes:ħ:30 p.m.The production features 35 academy students with ages ranging from 10 for the youngest cast member playing an orphan to the oldest cast member, a senior in high school, Kierce Sanchez, as Sherlock Holmes. Ticket prices are $18 for ages 12 and up and $15 for ages under 12. This favorite story of generations is being presented Friday, March 24 through Sunday, April 2. The fun and beauty of "Cinderella" is elevated by Rodgers and Hammerstein’s music, including longtime favorites such as “Ten Minutes Ago,” “Impossible” and “In My Own Little Corner,” as well as instant new favorites including “Me, Who Am I?” and “When You’re Driving Through the Moonlight.” The beautiful fairytale kingdom comes to the ALT stage with a set design by Tana Robertson and costume coordination of Kaleena Nite. Ben Burke serves as Assistant Director Chriselda Reyes and Academy alumna Sterling Knight serve as Production Assistants and current Academy student Cameron Parrack serves as Assistant Music Director. Academy instructor Brandon Bellar and Beth Alexander lend their talents as Music Director and Choreographer, respectively. "Cinderella" features 74 Academy students, ages 5 through 18, and is directed by Academy Director Mikayla Garren. "There are different versions, but especially in this version, she is funny," said Bodi Parks, who is portraying Ella in ALT's "Cinderella." "Ella adds such a comical aspect to the story that makes it a little bit different and a little bit more of an interesting layer to her character, while still portraying her as being a princess." This new telling of the known and loved story of "Cinderella" is a beautiful reminder that with a heart filled with love and kindness, dreams do come true. With the help of some unexpected friends and a little bit of magic, Ella finds herself with the chance to make her voice heard and to influence the world around her for good. Her kindness is repaid by the seemingly “Impossible” opportunity to attend the royal ball, where Ella has the chance to meet Prince Topher, a young prince trying to find himself and rule his kingdom well. But everything could change when Ella bravely chooses to protect a friend from a difficult situation. The production follows Ella, who lives as a personal servant to her stepmother and two stepsisters, who treat her cruelly, even mocking her with the nickname “Cinderella” due to the cinders on her face from cleaning fireplaces. There is something about going to see a familiar story and knowing what will happen at the end, and knowing that everything is going to be okay, that provides encouragement and comfort that we all need right now." "It's such a grown-up world, and this is a way to escape even those that are not quite grown-ups yet have troubles. "Everyone has a story, food, (or) item of comfort, and I think that is exactly what 'Cinderella' provides, especially with the turbulent times we are in," said Mikayla Garren, production director and ALT Academy director.
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