MAY 11th to 14th | AL GREEN THEATRE
ABOUT CINDERELLA
Cinderella the Enchanted version is inspired by the acclaimed 1997 teleplay starring Brandy and Whitney Houston, this version of the magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance.
“The new version has a social conscience, with a multiracial cast and a feminist twist...this Cinderella uses special effects sparingly. It emphasizes the inner magic of character, self-reliance and love.” – Caryn James, The New York Times
This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammerstein's most beloved songs alongside an up-to-date, hilarious libretto. It is fun for the whole family.
“The new version has a social conscience, with a multiracial cast and a feminist twist...this Cinderella uses special effects sparingly. It emphasizes the inner magic of character, self-reliance and love.” – Caryn James, The New York Times
This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammerstein's most beloved songs alongside an up-to-date, hilarious libretto. It is fun for the whole family.
MEET THE TEAM
Ashley Medeiros-Felix
Director A Toronto native, theatre school graduate and member of ACTRA, Ashley can be found working as a Director, Choreographer, Arts Educator and Audition Coach across North America, when she is not on stage, in a voice booth or on-screen herself. She is a resident Director/Choreographer for the Bravo Academy’s advanced musical theatre troupe program, is the resident Choreographer for SoundCrowd - Toronto’s first large-scale acapella choir, has been on faculty in the Musical Theatre dept. of the National Music Camp of Canada, and was an Associate on the Randolph College 2019 production of ‘City of Angels’ alongside Mainstage Theatre Company’s Artistic Director, Jen Cohen. With over 28 shows under her Director/Choreographer belt, recent highlights include the premiere of ‘One of the Good Ones’ as part of the digital on-demand content at the Toronto Fringe Festival, the pilot production of Something Rotten Jr. at the Meridian Arts Centre in fall 2022, and Elephant & Piggie’s ‘We’re in a Play!’, running at Wychwood Theatre from Jan 21-March 18, 2023. |
Michael Henley-Dunbar
Music Director Michael Henley-Dunbar is a Toronto-based music producer and music director with over a decade of experience in making expressive, dynamic and exciting music. An experienced multi-instrumentalist, he has recorded, performed and toured with a variety of artists including Big Smoke Brass, St Royals, Astrid Tanton and Holly Clausius. His approach to music is rooted in his desire to help others not only succeed but thrive as artists and individuals. Recent music directing credits include Statistics (Ladyville Productions / TO Fringe 2022), Pippin (Theatre Sheridan), Ghostbusters 99 (PLAYERS), and The Last Five Years (Olive Branch Theatre). He currently works at SNDWrx Audio by Design as a music composer for film, television and commercial programming. |
Jade Trichilo
Choreographer Jade is a Toronto based, multi-disciplinary artist, with an education in theatre and film. Starting as a competitive dancer at the age of four, Jade was trained in various genres such as jazz, tap, hiphop, ballet, and contemporary which would eventually lead her to competing across Canada and the United States. Transitioning from youth to adolescence, Jade went from a student of the craft to teaching the art of dance all around the GTA. Alongside teaching, she has also appeared in theatre shows such as, Footloose, Mamma Mia, More Light, City of Angels, and Olive Branch Theatre’s production of A Night on Jewish Broadway. Triple threat trained, Jade graduated from Randolph College for the Performing Arts, making her a well rounded performer. Currently represented by Young Canadian Artist Agency, Jade aspires to push herself to new limits, diversifying her wide-range portfolio. She continues to expand her expertise, choreographing many productions such as, She Loves Me, Wicked, Grease, and The Last Five Years. Adding Cinderella to the list, Jade is very thankful and excited to join the MainStage team, with the opportunity of working with their the bright talent and expertise. |