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A fairy tale comes to life

by | Nov 5, 2026 | Education, Latest, News

Characters celebrate receiving invitations to the royal ball during a rehearsal of Princeton Senior High School’s Troupe 177 production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” Performances are set for 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 12-13, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the school auditorium. Courtesy Princeton ISD

Princeton Senior High School Varsity Theatre’s Troupe 177 will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical, “Cinderella,” Nov. 12-14, under the direction of theater instructor Lisa Nalls.

Performances are 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, and Friday, Nov. 13, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.

Kate Bonilla stars as Cinderella opposite Levi Walker as the Prince. Ava Porter portrays Cinderella’s Godmother, Riley Sanders plays the Stepmother, and Autumn Hill and Hanna Lopez portray stepsisters Joy and Portia, respectively.

Kaedyn Walker plays the King, Tony Ulloa portrays the Herald, and Kachi Nworka plays Maiden 2 and the Queen.

Kent Stewart plays the Butcher and Chef, Serenity Hulse portrays the Sloppy Maiden and Dessert Chef, and Hermione Dominguez plays the Cheese Stewardess.

Piper King portrays Mom and a Maiden, Lydia Smith plays Daughter and a Maiden, and Skyla Alexis and London Jones portray Maidens 1 and 3, respectively.

Other cast members performing multiple roles include Vee Duncan as a Studious Sister and Maiden; Melanie Smith as a Kid Sister and Maiden; Mia Emerson as Grandma and Maiden; Derick Fabuluje as a Little Boy, Footman and Dancer; Kate Nieves as a Townsperson and MaidIsaac Tyson as a Dad, Footman and Dancer; and Jenson Abel and Emma Hill as Mice and Horses.

The technical crew includes stage manager Jarrett Abel, LED lighting technician Saydee Gidney, sound technician Madelyn Hautanen, area lighting technician Chakrika Varigonda and backstage crew member and projection technician Laila Seumalo.

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