Introducing: Lord Pinkleton, The Royal Announcer
Greetings, my dearest pumpkins and princesses! Our Cinderella cast has been stepping closer to an unforgettable fairytale experience at the Lyric Theatre – under five weeks until the premiere! Today’s post contains enchanting updates, an introduction from Lord Pinkleton, and a glimpse at our dance coordinators demonstrating The Gavotte.
Such wonderful delight has been unfolding on the stage since Tuesday. The cast practiced choreography for a variety of scenes, but most of the focus was on two in particular: Ten Minutes Ago and its Reprise. These scenes hold the magical moments when Ella and Topher (and other cast members) join together in dance and sing out their feelings.
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On Wednesday, our dazzling ladies spent time perfecting the delightfully humorous and ever-so-expressive choreography for the Stepsister’s Lament, while our gallant gentlemen polished the exhilarating choreography for The Pursuit. Afterward, the entire cast gathered to gracefully rehearse the elegant steps of The Gavotte and began weaving their spellbinding dance for Ten Minutes Ago and its charming reprise.
Thursday brought more delightful refinement, as the cast practiced and perfected Ten Minutes Ago, bringing out every ounce of romance and grace these iconic scenes demand. Then they continued to delve deeper into the choreography of the Ten Minutes Ago Reprise, adding sprinkles of fairy dust to each step. During these sessions, several of cast members slipped away for personalized scene work under the watchful eye of our dear director, Lisa Martin.
Meet Joshua Perkins, Playing Lord Pinkleton
Gather around, friends! Allow me the pleasure of introducing you to Joshua Perkins, our marvelous Lord Pinkleton. His charming presence and vocal talents promise to enchant!
Brice & Cameron Demonstrate The Gavotte
And, my dear readers, here we have a special treat – feast your eyes upon this snippet of The Gavotte gracefully demonstrated by our enchanting dance coordinators Brice and Cameron. This dance number happens shortly before the cast join together for Ten Minutes Ago.
Something Magical Is Coming
As the days count down to our opening night the excitement grows palpable among our beloved cast. Magic is being woven ever more intricately each rehearsal, turning simple movements and melodies into a grand tapestry of wonder and delight.
I have a delightful sneak peek coming next time – a video of the whole cast dancing through Ten Minutes Ago!
Stay tuned, my lovelies! More enchantment awaits as our cast twirls ever closer to opening night!