Theatre TJC opens 2012-13 season with ‘Cinderella Waltz’

by Piney Woods Live Staff

Despite its fairy tale name, this isn’t children’s theater. The production contains mature themes and some language that may be inappropriate for kids.

TYLER — Fairy tales can be a delicate, dangerous dance. Just ask Rosey Snow, the protagonist in “Cinderella Waltz,” which kicks off Theatre TJC’s 2012-13 season.

“Cinderella Waltz” is playwright Don Nigro’s frivolous – and PG-rated – retelling of the popular children’s story. The story begins conventionally enough, but soon careens off into darker tones akin to something from the Brothers Grimm, with hints of “King Lear” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Grotesque farce and romantic fantasy blend in this fractured fairy tale for adults.

Performances are set 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 4-6 and 11-13, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Oct. 6, in Jean Browne Theatre located in Wise Cultural Arts on the Tyler Junior College main campus.

Despite its fairy tale name, this isn’t children’s theater. The production contains mature themes and some language that may be inappropriate for kids.

Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the TJC Box Office. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays. All seats are $5. For tickets or reservations, call 903-510-2212 or visit the box office.

The production is under the direction of Rebecca Faulds. Assistant directors/stage managers are Stephanie Spencer of Palestine and Braden Socia of Tyler.

Characters, cast members and their hometowns: Rosey Snow is Peyton Castleberry of Hillsboro; Mr. Snow/King, Miles Fields of Whitehouse; Mrs. Snow/Queen, Ashley McClelland of Tyler; Goneril, Katie Weatherly of Tyler; Regan, C.C. Weatherly of Tyler; Prince Alf, Hanro Janse Van Rensburg of Johannesburg, South Africa; Troll, J.C. Schmidt of Tyler; Mother Magee, Rachel Creason of Tyler; Zed, Trevor Commons of Ferris; Snow White, Dominique Traylor of Winona; Snow White Prince, Timothy Blackmon of Frankston; Sleeping Beauty, Lauren Hicks of Tyler; Sleeping Beauty Prince, Daniel Hinkle of Tatum; Little Red Riding Hood, Sarah Wells of Whitehouse; and Wolf Prince, Doug Lake of Bullard.