Oddfellows Playhouse Presents:

Oddfellows Playhouse Junior Repertory Company presents the world premiere of The Hans Christian Andersen Day School presents “Cinderunzelstilskin.” In this fanciful new play, written by local playwright Matthew Pugliese, Lorra Carey directs an ensemble of 17 talented actors, ages 12-14, from throughout central Connecticut.

The story begins as The Hans Christian Andersen Day School is opening its school play, “Cinderunzelstilskin.” This fractured fairytale centers on the mix-up caused by a witch’s efforts to control the fairytale economy by cornering the market on lettuce. As the parents and school staff argue with the director over details, the students are left to find their own way through the performance. This comic tale of world economics is a little bit Cinderella, a little bit Rapunzel, and a lot of confusion. While the end may never be in doubt, it is the journey that provides the enjoyment for both actors and audience. This is a comedy that will entertain the whole family.

A “can-can” preview of Cinderunzelstilskin will be performed on Thursday, March 25 at 7 pm. Audience members are asked to bring a canned or nonperishable food item for the Amazing Grace food pantry. Additional performances are on Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 at 7:30 pm. All performances are at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street, Middletown, CT. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. For more information or reservations, please call (860) 347-6143.

Major support for Oddfellows’ 09-10 season comes from the CT State Department of Education, CT Commission on Culture & Tourism, Middlesex United Way, The Stare Fund, Aetna Foundation, Pratt and Whitney-Middletown, and the Middletown Commission on the Arts.