Veis acts in "Cinderella" at Fort Peck Summer Theatre

Press release

“Cinderella” will enchant audiences as Fort Peck Summer Theatre continues its 55th Season.

The treasured fairytale comes to life in this magical stage production. Featuring all the famous songs from the

televised specials, originally starring Lesley Ann Warren and later Whitney Houston, including: ”Impossible”, ”My Own Little Corner”, ”Do I Love You?” and ”A Lovely Night”. Full of special effects and beloved characters, it is perfect time to share this ageless story and music with a new generation.

Starring in Cinderella are Glasgow natives Alexa Etchart in the title role and Rachel Lynn Pewitt as Fairy Godmother; audience favorite Pam L. Veis is the Evil Stepmother, with Rachel Franke and Sydney Hayward as the stepsisters, alongside Brandon Santos as The Prince, Connor Romandine as the Royal Stewart, Brittany Archambeault as The Queen and FPST Artistic Director Andy Meyers as The King.

The large cast also features local talent, Codi Donniaquo as Dove, Lillian Baumgartner, Joel Guttenberg, Aaron Mickelson, Westley Reese, Carolyn Bachtold, Mylee Clark, Janielle Derden, Melissa Mickelson, Corinne Canen, Adam Mickelson, Vic Overbey, Carter Pippin, Aspen Probert, Jayli Roller, Mylee Rasmusen and Annika Smith. Many of these cast members have come up through FPST”s Annual Performing Arts Camp, this year being held July 30 to Aug. 8. Registration is still open, see the Fort Peck Summer Theatre website listed below.

Company member Shy Iverson puppeteers Charles the Cat, with Mariah Cathey, Jarret Buchholz, Lucy Schindler and Mikayla Kay.

The fabulous Cinderella Production Team is Shelby Art-Koljonen (Director), Colleen Rosbarsky (Choreographer), Scott Koljonen (Musical Director), Jay Micharl Roberts (Scenic Designer), Allison Hinkle (Costume Designer), Spencer Perry (Lighting Designer), Brittany Archambeault (Props Designer), Andy Meyers (Puppet Designer), Carolyn Orosco (Sound Designer) and Mesa Winder (Stage Manager).

Cinderella runs July 26 to Aug 11 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m.

For tickets and all information, people can call 406-526-9943 or visit https://fortpecktheatre.org .

Following Cinderella the 2024 season concludes with “Honky Tonk Laundry” Aug. 16 to Sept. 1.