Students perform spirited Cinderella

The JA Wendt/John C Thomas Parent Teacher Organization hosted the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of Cinderella last Saturday. Young actors performed a spirited twist on the classic Grimm’s story for families, community members and friends over the weekend.

“Let’s applaud these kids,” said tour director Ted Drury after Saturday’s matinee, “They put this entire play together in just five days.”

The cast selections were made Monday evening after hours of auditions. Students then studied their lines, choreography and musical numbers in order to prepare for the final production.

“It was so amazing how cheerful and fun the play was. It was my first play of any type,” explained Maikaila Bigelow who played a lord, “I loved it and I will definitely do it again next year. The people who didn’t try out for play should do it next year for sure!”