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Glass Theatre Cinderella Spotlight: Chandler Calloway – Coachman, Footman, Flower Girl, and Ensemble

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Our spotlight today is on freshman CHANDLER CALLOWAY, who plays the Coachman, Footman, Flower Girl, and Ensemble!

Chandler Calloway – Coachman

Why Theatre?
“I do theatre because it allows you to not focus on school or life issues. You get to escape into a new world.”

Why Cinderella?
“I am in Cinderella because I get to escape into a world full of magic and happiness.”

Chandler’s Experience with Theatre:
Chandler is making her second appearance with Glass Theatre in less than a year! Her first show was Rent, and she was in the Ensemble.

More About Chandler:
“I love cooking and baking for people.”

Glass Theatre Cinderella Spotlight: Tyler Berryman – Ensemble

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by Kate Pittard Our spotlight today is on senior TYLER BERRYMAN, who is in the Male Ensemble! Tyler Berryman – Ensemble

Why Theatre? “I started theatre because Allison Gryder talked me into auditioning. And from day 1 of auditions, I absolutely loved it. The people are incredible!”

Why Cinderella? “Cinderella is a great story. It’s timeless and can be enjoyed by any age group from toddlers wishing to be princesses to elderly romantics. I personally feel one of the best aspects of this specific version of Cinderella is the music. The score is incredible, and great to listen to even without the show. Audiences will love our performance of the age-old musical because of all the time and work we’ve put into making this a beautiful show. People are going to be blown away.”

Tyler’s Experience with Theatre: Aside from participating in Dunbar Middle’s High School Musical 2 in sixth grade, this is Tyler’s theatrical debut! We have loved getting to know him and welcoming him to GT!

More About Tyler: “Some of my hobbies are playing guitar (acoustic or electric), watching film (my top 5 are Pulp Fiction, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Reservoir Dogs, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, and I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, in that order), and playing cards (spades). I’m a part of the forensics team with my duo partner Rob Dendy, and I absolutely love that. And I’m going to major in Journalism at Lynchburg College.”

Glass Theatre Cinderella Spotlight: Sidney Marshall – Ensemble

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Today’s Cinderella spotlight is on sophomore SIDNEY MARSHALL, who is in the Ensemble and plays Fairy Godmother’s understudy!

Sidney Marshall – Ensemble

Why Theatre?
“The reason I love theatre is because it allows you to escape from yourself for a while and embody someone else. It gives you the chance to travel to another world, to see life through someone else’s eyes.”

Why Cinderella?
“I wanted to be in Cinderella because when I was a little girl, she was my favorite Disney princess. It’s also my niece’s favorite; she’s super excited for the show.”

Sidney’s Experience with Theatre:
Sidney is back for her second show at Glass Theatre! Her first show was Rent, and she played the Blanket Lady.

More About Sidney:
“Besides GT, I am in the ECG A’Cabellas. I’m an alto two performer and I just got my first solo in ‘Respect’ by Aretha Franklin! Also, Dr. V is amazing.”

Glass Theatre Cinderella Spotlight: Annie Gianakos – Portia

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by Kate Pittard
Today’s Cinderella spotlight is on junior ANNIE GIANAKOS, who plays Portia!
Annie Gianakos – Portia
Why Theatre?
“I have many reasons for my passion for theatre, but I especially love it because of the amazing people you can meet through it. I continue to connect with new people at every rehearsal, and have met some of my closest friends through Glass Theatre. Participating in theatre presents you with a great opportunity to do this while simultaneously having lots of fun!”
Why Cinderella?
“Who doesn’t love a classic fairytale? Also, It’s nice to see a light-hearted show in the ECG auditorium every once in a while, as recently we’ve left audiences with sadder, though equally-entertaining, productions (Bang Bang You’re Dead, The Lottery, Rent). Basically, this is a show that everyone can enjoy!”
Annie’s Experience with Theatre:
Annie has been a member of Glass Theatre since freshman year, first appearing in Pirates of Penzance as a Cop! Since then, she has been in The Children’s Hour as Catherine, Pippin as a Dancer, Rent as a Homeless Person, and Bang Bang You’re Dead as Ensemble. She also played Cruella De Vil in 101 Dalmatians at the Academy of Fine Arts, as well as the Sour Kangaroo in Seussical, Narrator in James and the Giant Peach, and Prosecutor in Trial of Goldilocks, all at Linkhorne Middle.
More About Annie:
“Aside from theatre, I enjoy playing lacrosse, guitar, and with my dog, Angel!”

Glass Theatre Cinderella Spotlight: Jalyn Withers – Ensemble

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Today’s Cinderella spotlight is on senior JALYN WITHERS, who is in the Ensemble!

 

Jalyn Withers – Ensemble

Why Theatre?
“I love theatre even though I never had the chance to take the class. I want to do it as a career because I love it! I also love to sing.”

 

Why Cinderella?
“I do Cinderella because it’s one of my favorite movies/plays. The audience will love it because it makes you want to dream again.”

 

Jalyn’s Experience with Theatre:

Jalyn has been involved in plays at his church in the past. He is very excited to be making his Glass Theatre debut, and we are equally excited to welcome him!

Glass Theatre Cinderella Spotlight: Betta Merlini – Ensemble

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by Kate Pittard

The Cinderella spotlight today is on foreign exchange student BETTA MERLINI, who is in the Ensemble!

Betta Merlini - Ensemble

Why Theatre?
“I do theatre because I can be who I’m not while still being myself, I can see the world with different eyes, I can’t ever be tired, and I have to give 100% of me every second. It’s the only moment I’m most confident. And because it makes me happy.”

Why Cinderella?
“Cinderella is special because it allows you to dream and it reminds you that everything is possible (if you really want it).”

Betta’s Experience with Theatre:
Betta wasted no time becoming a star on the GT stage! In her first week of going to school in America, she was cast as the iconic Mimi in Rent and has since been an active member in both tech theatre and performance.

Glass Theatre Cinderella Spotlight: Max Gregory – Steward

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by Kate Pittard
The spotlight today is on sophomore MAX GREGORY, who plays the Steward!
Max Gregory – Steward
Why Theatre?
“I do theatre solely for the purpose of playing pretend. There’s something so magical about the stage and making a character your own.”
Why Cinderella?
“Audiences will love Cinderella because it’s a timeless story with great music and portrays how magical life can be.”
Max’s Experience with Theatre:
Max has played a variety of roles at Glass Theatre: Mr. Laurence in Little Women, Ensemble in Pippin, Angel in Rent, and Delacroix in The Lottery! He has also appeared in shows at Dunbar Middle (Seussical as The Cat in the Hat and Mulan as Mushu, among others), and at the Academy of Fine Arts (Beauty and the Beast as Lumiere and The Music Man as Charlie Cowell), as well as MTI Junior Show previews in New York City.
More About Max:
“I love to travel, play the ukulele and guitar, and sing to my heart’s content.”

Glass Theatre Cinderella Spotlight: Alaina Stem – Horse/Ensemble

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by Kate Pittard
Our Cinderella spotlight today is on sophomore ALAINA STEM, who plays a Horse/Ensemble and is the understudy for Stepmother!
Alaina Stem – Ensemble
Why theatre?
“I do theatre because it is my release. I can take whatever energy I have and throw it into my character.”
Why Cinderella?
“Cinderella is special to me because everything is so magic.”
Alaina’s Experience with Theatre:
Alaina is embarking on her fourth show with Glass Theatre! Prior to Cinderella, Alaina was in the Ensemble for Pippin and Rent, and she also played Belva in The Lottery.
Fun Fact About Alaina:
“I’m legally ordained!”

Special Announcment: Cinderella Opening Night Postponed

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We have decided to postpone the opening of Cinderella until the Sunday, February 22nd performance at 2:30.  A lot of things were taken into consideration in making this decision, including the state of the parking lot & sidewalks, extreme cold temperatures as well as the forecast for Saturday.

Here is the NEW run of the show:

Sunday, February 22nd @ 2:30

Tuesday, February 24th @ 7:30

Wednesday, February 25th @ 7:30

Thursday, February 26th @ 7:30 (ASL Interpreted!)

Friday, February 27th @ 7:30

Saturday, February 28th @ 7:30

CHARACTER BREAKFAST at the DEPOT will happen on Saturday, February 28th at 8:00 AM.

ALL tickets purchased in advance will be honored at ANY PERFORMANCE!  

Glass Theatre Cinderella Spotlight: Emma Dahlin – Cinderella

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by Kate Pittard
Today’s Cinderella spotlight is on the princess herself- meet senior EMMA DAHLIN, who plays the title role!
Emma Dahlin – Cinderella
Why theatre?
“I do theatre because I have always had an incredible passion for it. I love how far a role can take you, while remembering you are still yourself. It is exceptionally rewarding throughout the whole process of auditions, rehearsals, and performances. I love every part of it.”

Why Cinderella?
“Cinderella will forever be a classic and timeless story. It speaks to the child within all of us, the child that dreams without limits.”

Emma’s Experience with Theatre:
Emma began in Glass Theatre before she was even a student! She played a Party Child/Mother Ginger Child in The Nutcracker for four years. Since then, she has appeared in Liberty Smith as a Colonist/French Courtier, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as a Wife/Pharaoh Girl, The Children’s Hour as Mary Tilford, Pirates of Penzance as a Maiden, Little Women as a Troll/Ensemble, Eurydice as Eurydice, and Pippin as Catherine. She has also spent time backstage as Props Master for 45 Seconds from Broadway and Stage Manager for Bang Bang You’re Dead. Outside of Glass, Emma has worked with Liberty University several times, portraying Amaryllis in The Music Man, Young Jane in Jane Eyre, and a Corny Collins Fan in Hairspray. She played Liza Barret in Simple Gift at Mill Mountain Theatre, a Young Ape in Tarzan at Alluvion Stage Company, and a Ballet Dancer in The King And I at Sweet Briar College.

More About Emma:
“I have been a varsity football cheerleader at Glass for two years and was a captain this past year. I had such a blast because it combines being on a sports team with performing!”

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