The Darien Times

This weekend's Darien ‘Cinderella’ performance features plane ticket raffle

Written by The Darien Times
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 07:00 AM

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"Cinderella," a British panto production, will be performed by the British Amateur Theatre Group of Darien at Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road, this Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 28 and 29. Both shows begin at 4. This production benefits the YWCA Darien/Norwalk.

This ever-popular event has become a tradition for many Darien families. "Cinderella" will be performed in British pantomime style, which involves theatrical story telling, jokes, music and sheer slapstick humor — it has no connection with the "American" perception of "mime" and is far from silent.

This year's production is no exception. Who will win the Prince's hand? Just which sister is the uglier? Come and boo the ugly sisters and watch the two mice pull a stagecoach. Cinderella and her fairy godmother are relying on your loud vocal support to help them triumph over evil and poor fashion sense!

This production is a fundraiser for the YWCA Darien/Norwalk which will also include a raffle during each day of the performance. There will be two prizes awarded at each performance, each of which includes two round trip tickets on JetBlue anywhere it flies. Raffle ticket are $10 for one, $25 for three, and proceeds will be donated to the YWCA Darien/Norwalk's community outreach programs. Proceeds from the raffle and the production will benefit the YW and its community outreach programs including Parent Awareness, which encourages the positive development of Darien youth by providing education to families and Job Search Support which provides women with the support and tools needed to find employment. Title sponsors for this year's production are JetBlue and Pepsi.

Tickets are $10 in advance. Tickets are now available at the YWCA office by calling 203-655-2535, ext. 301, or online at ywcadariennorwalk.org.

Children younger than 2 can sit on laps for free. Tickets at the door are $12 each, however, the show is likely to sell out before then.

More info: 203-655-2535, YWCADarienNorwalk.org

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