cinderella_FotorContributed by Julia Piccolo, Fig Theatre

We Episcopalians are nothing if not dramatic, and it certainly extends outside of the sanctuary.  At any given church service, we utilize colorful robes, long-practiced musical pieces, and a script.  Every now and then we put those well-honed skills to another use: the dramatic theatrical production! This season we’ve elected to do a kids show that most of us know by heart – Cinderella.

The story of Cinderella is superficially the story of the underdog.  Someone who works hard, gets a little help, and has all of her dreams come true. Her character is accepting of all situations, and is kind no matter the other characters backgrounds or looks. This is in stark contrast to her Stepmother and Stepsisters. The stepsisters are played by two beautiful members of our congregation, and they have been asked by the director to show their ugly “on the inside.”

We’ve all had our Cinderella moments: too much work, not enough time, and more than we are capable of without some help. Sometimes we long for our Fairy Godmother to come and save us. In our production, Fairy Godmother is played by a gentleman. Help comes in the strangest of ways, and who are we to judge? Cinderella sees her blue haired, dress wearing, man of a Godmother and accepts everything with a smile.

So although it is a kid’s show, there is always something snuck in for the adults (including a few jokes). And it’s no shocker that the Episcopal Church has a show with a message of love and acceptance. It’s sort of what we do.

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