Casting Announced for The Hypocrites Production of CINDERELLA AT THE THEATER OF POTATOES

The Hypocrites is pleased to announce casting for its second production of its 20th Anniversary season, the world premiere of CINDERELLA AT THE THEATER OF POTATOES. Experience the classic fairy-tale heroine, Cinderella, in a completely new light in Andra Velis Simon's brand new musical adaptation, based on the opera Cendrillon and other compositions by Pauline Viardot-García and directed by Artistic Director Sean Graney. Here, Cinderella's version of happily-ever-after is chance to realize her professional dreams rather than marriage to some Prince.

CINDERELLA AT THE THEATER OF POTATOES will feature Gay Glenn, AmandA Martinez, Dana Omar, Joel Rodriguez, Leslie Ann Sheppard*, Alex Walker and Aja Wiltshire. In signature Hypocrites' style, the performers act as their own orchestra in this musical-play perfect for the entire family!

CINDERELLA will play November 12, 2016 - January 8, 2017 at The Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets are currently available at www.the-hypocrites.com. The press opening is Monday, November 21 at 7 pm.

Adapted from Pauline Viardot-García's 1904 opera Cendrillon and many of her other compositions, Andra Velis Simon's musical-play is an elegantly irreverent exploration of the classic fairy tale. Here, Cinderella's version of happily-ever-after does not include acceptance by the Prince. In the actor-as-orchestra style of the companies Gilbert & Sullivan works, Artistic Director Sean Graney directs this family friendly holiday-time show.

"I wanted to take the next step in exploring opera with my long-time collaborator Andra Velis Simon," comments Director Sean Graney. "When we came across Viardot-García's Cendrillon, we knew we found the right project. Cinderella at the Theater of Potatoes is elegant in its exploration of the classic fairy tale; also it manages to present the main character as an independent person rather than one completely tied to acceptance by the Prince. When we explored more information about Viardot-García, we discovered a deep love for the composer and her interesting life."

The production team for CINDERELLA AT THE THEATER OF POTATOES includes: Regina Garcia (scenic design), Alison Siple (costume design), Jared Gooding (lighting design), Ray Nardelli (sound design) Chris LaPorte (associate sound design), Mealah Heidenreich (props master), Miranda Anderson* (stage manager), Kathleen Barrett (assistant stage manager), Aileen McGroddy (assistant director) and Ben Kaye (assistant music director).

*Denotes Member of Actors' Equity Association.

Previews: Saturday, November 12 at 8 pm, Sunday, November 13 at 3 pm, Wednesday, November 16 at 8 pm, Thursday, November 17 at 8 pm, Friday, November 18 at 8 pm, Saturday, November 19 at 8 pm and Sunday, November 20 at 3 pm.
Regular run: Friday, November 25, 2016 - Sunday, January 8, 2017

Curtain Times: Fridays at 8 pm; Saturdays at 3 pm & 8 pm; Sundays at 3 pm. Please note: there will be added performance on Thursday, December 22 at 8 pm and Thursday, December 29 at 8 pm; there will not be performances on Sunday, December 25 (Christmas Day) and Sunday, January 1 (New Year's Day).

Tickets Prices: Previews: $28; Regular run: $36. Students: $15. Groups of 8 or more: $18 per person. Tickets are currently on sale at www.the-hypocrites.com.

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