-In a far away, long ago kingdom, she is living happily with her mother and father until her mother dies.
-Abused, humiliated and forced to become a servant
-She remained gentle and kind. She found hope that her dreams of happiness would come true
-Slept in the attic. Birds would tweet and wake her up. She had lovely dreams
-Calls the clock an old killjoy. No one can order you to stop dreaming
-The birds help her prepare her work attire. She’d wear her hair back in a blue bow. Her apron would be tied with a bow in the back
-Would feed the animals breakfast. There’s chickens, ducks, horses, the mice of course
-Would take the girls’ food upstairs, balancing the third plate on her head
-Would sing and hum when doing her duties
-Pulled out her mother’s old-fashioned dress and planned to fix it up
-When the sisters started pulling apart her dress, she ran off to the garden, crying
-Said the Fairy Godmother’s transformation was like a dream come true
-Only has till midnight, then the spell would be broken
-Danced throughout the night with the prince. Then the clock chimed. She ran off. Her one slipper remained after everything transformed back to what it was
-When she knew they were coming to houses, she went to her room to fix herself up and stepmother followed her up and locked her in
-The slipper broke before it could be placed on her foot. Then she pulled out her other one
-Got married, her slipper fell off again going down the steps. The king placed it back on
Cinderella (Ella)
Age
Late teens, early 20’s (19-20)
-Accent is often characterized as a soft, refined, and somewhat formal delivery, reminiscent of a Mid-Atlantic accent, conveying a sense of sophistication and grace.
-Pace is generally thoughtful and deliberate, not rushed, suggesting a degree of introspection and emotional intelligence.
-Enunciates clearly and her tone is proper without being pretentious. There’s a timeless quality to her speech, fitting for a fairy tale setting.
-Low and breathy
Speech
-Kind and Compassionate: Despite her harsh treatment, she remains inherently good-natured and empathetic towards others, including animals.
-Hopeful and Optimistic: Even in the face of adversity, she maintains a positive outlook and believes that her dreams will come true.
-Resilient and Patient: She endures her stepfamily’s cruelty with remarkable fortitude and doesn’t give in to despair.
-Forgiving: She’s able to forgive her
stepfamily for their mistreatment,
demonstrating a capacity for grace.
-Graceful and Elegant: Carries
herself with poise and dignity, even in the most trying circumstances, guilt often fuels her desire to protect others.
Personality traits
-The handsome, sensitive
prince with a beautiful
singing voice who falls in
love with Cinderella at the
ball.
-Noticed Cinderella and walked over to her. Ended up doing the waltz
-When she ran off her went after her. Got her glass slipper that fell off on the palace steps
-Was determined to marry the girl who the glass shoe belonged to
Prince Charming
-Cruel, selfish, wicked, demanding stepmother who mistreats Cinderella and favors her own daughters
-She chooses her words with care and never lets her temper get the best of her
-When the father dies, she turns Ella into a virtual servant in her own house
-Cold, cruel and bitterly jealous of Cinderella’s charm & beauty
-They received a letter from the castle. Said Cinderella could go if she finished her chores
Lady Tremaine
-The older of Cinderella’s stepsisters. Spoiled, awkward, ungainly, and greedy - like her mother.
-The evil stepsisters tear apart her dress the evening of the ball.
-Awkward, vain, selfish
-Bad singer
Drizella Tremaine
-The younger of Cinderella’s
stepsisters. Foolish, selfish, and clumsy but with a remarkably high opinion of herself. Often portrayed as slightly less
harsh than Drizella in some versions.
-Awkward, vain, selfish
-Would play the flute
Anastasia Tremaine
-Kind & funny. The good cheer and confidence she gives to Cinderella are as important as her coach and slippers. Known for the phrase Bibbidi-Boppidi-Boo!
-Appeared to help. Used her magic to turn a pumpkin into a carriage. Mice into horse. Horse into coachman. Bruno to footman
-Then transformed her dress. Beautiful with glass slippers
-Gave her more than she could’ve hoped for
Fairy Godmother
-Jaq is skinny, wiry, and quick both on his feet and with his wits and he’s got streetwise smarts
around the house and its
obstacles.
-Jaq calls her cinderelly.
-Says zuk, zuk
-They found Octavious in a mouse trap
-Gus is chubby, tubby, lovable, and a bit slow - both on his feet and with his wits.
- When she has no suitable party
dress for a ball, the birds and them help fix up her dress because they know she’s too busy to. Surprised her with it
-They managed to get the key out of stepmothers pocket. They got her out
Jaq and Gus (Gus-Gus)
-The King is the Father to Prince
Charming and ruler of the
Kingdom.
-Across town in the castle, the King determines that his son the Prince should find a suitable bride and provide him with a required number of grandchildren. So the King invites every eligible maiden in the kingdom to a fancy dress ball, where his son
will be able to choose his bride.
-Feels lonely in the palace. He wants his only child to get married, settle down
-Has an idea to throw a ball and invite all the eligible maidens in hope he would find someone
-The Grand Duke is the
King’s right-hand man and is
responsible for keeping the
peace.
-He went out and the slipper was placed on every maiden
King & Grand Duke
-A big, fat, useless cat that takes advantage of every chance to make the whole world accommodate his desires.
-Often antagonizes Cinderella and the mice.
-Sneaky, meany. Gets fed first
Lucifer
-In a stately chateau, lived a widowed gentleman and his daughter
-Was kind & devoted, but he felt like she needed a mother’s care. So he remarried
-He passed, as so did the stepmother’s true nature was revealed
Ella’s father
The dog
Bruno
-Offer a welcoming wave
-“Oh, hello princess/little prince! It’s so lovely to see you today.”
-She lowers herself slightly, perhaps with a curtsy
-She extends her hands in a welcoming gesture, offering a gentle touch on the arm or a hand to hold if appropriate.
-“Oh my goodness, you look beautiful.”
Preshow
-May comment on something the guest is wearing, like a tiara or a special dress, saying, “My, you look like royalty yourself!”
-May then ask for a twirl to show off a dress a child might be wearing.
-“It’s such a dreamy night, do you have any dreams?”
-Might then say, “Remember, always have courage, and be kind.”
-“Did you travel here by carriage tonight?”
-“Are you enjoying the royal ball? My sisters say the most important part of a royal ball is practicing your curtsey. Would you like to practice together?” We’ll put one hand over our heart and the other will hold up our dress. Then we’ll bow. Very good princess.”
-“My glass slipper is on display in my castle to keep it safe.”
-“Jaq and Gus Gus are playing hide and squeak.”
-“Are you enjoying all the dancing and music? I think if my step sisters were here, Drizzela would try and sing while Anastasia plays the flute, they aren’t usually the best prepared when it comes to balls. But you my friend seem to be well dressed and ready for a lovely night, is that right?”
Action
-Turns to the parents, gesturing with a graceful hand to indicate a photo
-She might suggest a pose to the guest, such as, “Would you like to pose as if we’re about to go to the ball?”
Snapshot
-After the photo, she offers a final kind word. “It was a pleasure meeting you. I hope all your dreams come true.”
-Politely ask if the child would like a hug
-As the guest departs, she might wave or blow a small kiss and say, “Farewell, and remember to
be kind!”
-“Have a magical night, goodbye!”
Send-Off
-My mice friends will usually hurry me along
-They always like to say they’re the royal taste testers of the kingdom. Do you ever create lovely food in yours?
-I will be having to leave before midnight…
-Refer to family as royal court
other
-Little mouse
-Little dreamer
Nicknames
