Spokane Civic Theatre is proud to introduce Civic Interactive, an arts-in-education program.

Cinderella — A Literary Tale brings new life to a beloved folk tale that has appeared in nearly every world culture for centuries. The story centers around a strong young woman’s journey to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true. This abbreviated presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s enchanting musical features the songs “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago.”

Civic Interactive brings the excitement of live theatre to your school or community center with actors, live music, costumes, and props. Professional performers will entertain the audience with an engaging 45-minute interactive presentation and Q&A while educating students about the art of musical theatre and demonstrating the impact of the performing arts to ignite imagination and encourage collaboration.

Students will interact with favorite characters including the gracious Cinderella, the charming Prince, and the evil Stepsisters. Through the music and dialogue of Rodgers and Hammerstein, the performance will teach and review key literary curriculum from story structure basics, to more complex concepts such as figurative language and theme.

Directed by Ashley Wells
Actors include Ann Benson, Kendra Kimball Chapman, Daniel Renz, and Patrick Treadway
Norilee Kimball, Music Director/Accompanist

PROGRAM MADE POSSIBLE BY A GIFT FROM

Dr. Elliott Schwartz and Pam Shanklin, The Dr. Elliott and Pam Schwartz AEIOU Foundation
Principal Sponsors, Lyric Interactive | Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma

Ashley Wells, Originating Executive Director and founder of Lyric Interactive

Produced by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals

Civic Interactive, founded in 2023 by Kendra Kimball Chapman and Jake Schaefer, is inspired by and produced in partnership with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Lyric produces classic and contemporary musicals, new works, and plays featuring artists from Oklahoma and around the nation. Shows are presented at two Oklahoma City venues, the intimate Plaza Theatre and in the summer at the grand Civic Center Music Hall. Lyric’s Thelma Gaylord Academy is the premier professional theatre training ground, offering classes in all aspects of the performing arts.

CIVIC EDUCATION IS SPONSORED BY