MANCHESTER, NH – Join Southern NH Youth Ballet as they bring the delightful tale of Cinderella to life on stage in this magical ballet. Cinderella will be performed at the historic Palace Theatre in downtown Manchester in two matinee performances only, Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 1 and 4 p.m.
Everyone knows the story of Cinderella, but you have never seen it quite like this, with vibrant costumes and artistry, this timeless fairy tale classic has been choreographed exclusively for Southern NH Youth Ballet (SNHYB), by award-winning choreographer, Ashley Pabst. “We are so fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Ashley,” stated Patricia Lavoie, Artistic Director for Southern NH Dance Theater and Southern NH Youth Ballet. “Her vision, sense of musicality and ability to mount a truly magical production is astounding. She does not just put dances together – she creates a masterpiece,” added Lavoie.
Madison Cleland, a 17-year-old from Bedford, will perform the role of Cinderella for the 1 p.m. matinee performance while Hadley Hornor ,also 17, from Amherst will perform in the second performance at 4 p.m. Prince Charming will be performed by Turner Dowling, 16, from Alton. Several professional guest artists will accompany Southern NH Youth Ballet including Nathan Duszny performing as the Evil Stepmother, Zackery Betty Neagle and Nick Neagle will perform as the Stepsisters, Valerie Manha as The Queen and the role of The King will be performed by Douglas Davis, faculty member of Southern NH Dance Theater.
Southern NH Youth Ballet company dancers will perform other lead roles. Skylar Kucera of Brookline (Winter Fairy, Suitor for Prince); Harper Lamothe of Peterborough (Spring Demi Soloist, Royal Attendant, Bridesmaid); Arianna Mistretta of Concord (Fall Fairy, Royal Courtier, Bridesmaid); Morgan Perkinson of Francestown (Dress Maker, Winter Corps de Ballet, Royal Attendant, Flower Girl); Isabella Keller of New Boston (Royal Pages, Flower Girl); Kira Money of Windham (Clock Dwarf); and Navi Ducette of Thornton (Clock Dwarf).
Performers from Bedford NH include: Hailey Breuder (Spring Fairy); Janavieve Hui (Spring Demi Soloist, Royal Attendant, Bridesmaid); Taylor Wydom (Fall Demi Soloist, Royal Courtier, Bridesmaid); Flannery Condon (Dress Maker, Winter Corps de Ballet, Royal Attendant, Bridesmaid); Rose Monagle (Royal Guard, Royal Page, Flower Girl); Laela Fitzpatrick (Clock Dwarf); Olivia Darling (Clock Dwarf); Ellie Moen (Clock Dwarf); and Isla Paskalis (Clock Dwarf). Performers from Londonderry include Lily Ferriera (Fairy Godmother, Suitor for Prince) and Aria Barbetta (Clock Dwarf). Auburn performers include Cordelia Barnett (Dance Master, Summer Corps de Ballet, Royal Courtier, Bridesmaid); Evangileen Barnett (Winter Corps de Ballet, Royal Attendant); Sydney Montgomery (Summer Fairy, Royal Courtier, Bridesmaid); Genevieve Barnett (Clock Dwarf); and Lovenia Barnett (Clock Dwarf). Nashua performers include Penny Gioffre (Spring Demi Soloist, Royal Courtier, Bridesmaid); Elsa Kelly (Winter Corps de Ballet, Royal Attendant); Madeline Lerner (Fall Demi Soloist, Royal Courtier, Bridesmaid); and Ella DiBona (Dress Maker, Winter Corps de Ballet, Royal Attendant, Flower Girl). Amherst performers include Ghislaine Dubois (Royal Page, Flower Girl); and Katherine Fairbanks (Clock Dwarf). Hollis performers include Zoe Ostermiller (Summer Corps de Ballet, Royal Courtier, Bridesmaid); and Audriana Brown (Royal Pages, Flower Girl). Derry performers include Meagan Murphy (Dance Master, Summer Corps de Ballet, Royal Courtier, Bridesmaid); and Miranda Fitzpatrick (Royal Pages, Flower Girl). Hopkinton performers include Athena Santini (Summer Corps de Ballet, Royal Attendant, Bridesmaid); Ella Brantley (Royal Guard, Royal Attendant, Flower Girl); Amelia Sala (Announcement of the Ball Royal Courtier, Jester, Winter Corps de Ballet); and Lucy Sala (Clock Dwarf). Goffstown performers include Lillian Ruby (Fairy Godmother, Suitor for Prince, Bridesmaid); and Katie Holland (Clock Dwarf).
These matinee performances are tailored for youngsters, budding ballerinas and adults alike. Show length is approximately 75 minutes. Bring the kids and the family to the performance of this timeless fairy tale with Southern NH Youth Ballet’s performance of Cinderella. Join us Saturday, April 4th at 1:00 PM or 4:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now for $25 for adults, $20 for children twelve and under by calling the Palace Theatre’s Box office at 603.668-5588 or online at www.palacetheatre.org.