History and pure fun are integrated in this imaginative retelling of the much-loved classic fairy tale.
It was the best performance for students I have seen in 25 years of teaching.
– Charles Howitt PS
Cinderella in Muddy York
For Grades K to 8 / 45 minutes / Includes a recorded Q&A to follow the viewing
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History and pure fun are integrated in this imaginative retelling of the much-loved classic fairy tale. Puppetmongers reset the story in 1834 Upper Canada, just as “Muddy” York is to be renamed Toronto, and Ella is a kind and capable young girl whose good nature is imposed upon by her new step-family who have come from England with ideas about their own privilege. True to the original tale, with a little magic and some imaginative special effects she does get herself to the Ball, and to the satisfying conclusion of the story.
The play is ingeniously staged with a traditional marionette theatre that transforms, as the story unfolds, into scenes evoking the wilderness, settler life and early Canadian society.
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A Study Guide is available
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This production is recipient of a Citation for Excellence in the Art of Puppetry from l’Union International de la Marionette-USA, and twice nominated for Dora Mavor Moore Awards for Outstanding Production and Best Actor in Theatre for Young Audiences.
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For further information or to make a booking, contact Ann at ann@puppetmongers.com 416-538-6210
Curriculum Connections
- Knowledge of Drama & Visual Arts Elements
- Creative Work
- Critical Thinking
- Introduce Puppetry and Theatre Arts
- Oral & Visual Communication
- Heritage & Citizenship
- Equity Studies
Character Education
- Empathy
- Kindness and Respect
Testimonials
It was the best performance for students I have seen in 25 years of teaching. Your play was a superb historical “lesson” combined with a well-loved fairy tale; your sets were intricate, fascinating and interestingly complex; the way you mixed the puppets in with your own roles made it feel like we were watching a cast of thousands and your performance was flawless. You kept everyone from 9 years old to us adults enthralled… you are awesome performers who have lit a spark in many a heart today. Charles Howitt PS