Composer/lyricist/bookwriter Holly Gewandter, director , choreographer Jennifer Weber, associate musical director Ian Axness and a cast of eight performers will "explore the visual storytelling aspect of this gender-twisted, cross-dressed, cross-cast new musical based on the fairytale classic," according to press notes.
The ten-day residency will culminate in a presentation open to the public June 6.
In Gewandter鈥檚 reimagining of the romantic fable, Cinderella "goes to the ball disguised as a man, and the Princess falls in love with her. This groundbreaking love story between two women who risk everything for each other ultimately delivers its timely message 鈥� 'Lovers all deserve to have their Happily Ever Afters.'"
鈥淢ASS MoCA鈥檚 residency program offers a unique opportunity for us to develop specific sections of the show,鈥� stated creator Gewandter. 鈥淲e鈥檒l be focused on the opening, ball scenes and 鈥榪uest鈥� sequence,鈥� added director Katz.
鈥淓ven after all these years,鈥� Gewandter said, 鈥渁lthough there have been a number of plays and musicals addressing gay male issues, there have been precious few depictions on stage of lesbian relationships. A musical with two women falling in love as its central narrative is long overdue. I鈥檓 very excited to work with Darren and Jenn to refocus the story in a way that questions society鈥檚 assumptions about gender.鈥� Seating for the public performance will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
