Backstage: Once Upon a Cinderella Production

About this episode

Hosts Maeve and Anastasia take listeners behind the scenes of the Upper School's production of Cinderella, featuring insights from Dana Thompson, who plays the fairy godmother.

Join hosts Maeve '27 and Anastasia '27 as they take you behind the scenes of the Upper School's magical production of Cinderella , where dreams really come true with a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo! Tune in as they dive into the timeless story, the enchanting costume transformations, the role of the fairy godmother, and so much more. In this episode, they're joined by Dana Thompson, who plays the fairy godmother, as she reveals the secrets behind the magic that brings this production to life. Tartan Talk dives into life at Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, a leading preschool to Grade 12 private school in Princeton, NJ designed just for young women. From behind the scenes in the arts to research-backed conversations on what girls and families need to lead with confidence and purpose, each episode brings fresh perspectives from our dynamic team of hosts.

People in this episode

Guest: Dana Thompson

Topics covered

• theater
• Cinderella
• fairy godmother
• costume transformations

Keywords

• Stuart Country Day School
• arts
• young women
• confidence
• purpose

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Once Upon a Cinderella Production, Cinderella, Tartan Talk

Places: Princeton, NJ

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