Have a Ball with Keith Valley Music Theatre this Holiday Season

Add some extra magic to your holiday season with Keith Valley Music Theatre as the middle school acting troupe brings Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless musical about a young woman (Taylor Furness, 8th grade) forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother (Morgan McNulty, 8th) and two evil stepsisters (Emily Dougherty, 8th and Sadie Van Tassel, 7th). With the help of her Fairy Godmother (Kaitlyn Harrington, 8th), she is magically transformed into an elegant young lady and is able to attend the ball to meet her prince (Quin Rock, 6th) who is tasked with finding his future bride at the celebration, while his parents, the King (Santiago Alezard, 8th) and Queen (Lily Belle Rock, 8th), are anxious for him to find a suitable paramour.

Recalling her Fairy Godmother’s admonition that she must depart the ball by the strike of 12 at midnight as the magic with disappear, the young lady flees, leaving behind an evening glass slipper as the only clue to her identity. The Prince then sets out across the kingdom with his royal Steward (Caleb Hansford, 8th), with glass slipper in hand to discover who this mysterious maiden is.

Based on the 1997 teleplay presented on The Wonderful World of Disney, the production features an array of magnificent musical numbers, magical animals, fabulous costumes and enchanting sets to bring this timeless fairy tale to life.

The show, performed by Keith Valley Middle School students, is produced by Jen Basmajian, directed by Barry Dougherty, Kristen Schada and Kelly Snyder, with music direction by Ed Conrad and choreography by Caroline Butcher. This direction team has previously dazzled audiences with productions of “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,” “Disney’s The Lion King, Jr.” and “Grease: School Version.”

Early ticket sales for the performances go on sale on Tuesday, November 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday, November 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Keith Valley Middle School lobby. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $8.00 for students and can also be purchased, if available, at showtimes.

Show performances will take place on November 29, 30 and December 1 at 7:30 p.m. and December 2 at 1:30 p.m. in Keith Valley Middle School’s auditorium. Visit KVMusical.com or search “Keith Valley Music Theatre” on Facebook for more information.