Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (Broadway Version) - November 09 - November 17, 2024
The Norwood Theatre
WHO'S WHO
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Ashley DiFranza
Director
Ashley is honored to return to The Norwood Theatre after directing “Jekyll & Hyde” last fall and "Beauty and the Beast” in 2022. She has directed and performed at theaters in Boston, New England, and NYC, including a 5-year residency at the Manhattan School of Music. She completed her training at the National Theater Institute (Eugene O’Neill Theater Center), and holds BAs in Theater and Journalism from Quinnipiac University. Ashley also teaches acting and audition coaching, with many of her students going on to receive offers from top programs and organizations. In her “spare” time, Ashley works as a Sr. Social Media & Content Manager for a national insurance company, and runs a freelance marketing company designed to help artists and theaters launch their brands online. She would like to thank this incredible cast and crew for their unwavering commitment to this show, and her family and friends for their love and support.
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Matt Cunningham
Music Director
Matt is the choral director at Brockton High School, where he conducts five choirs, teaches piano classes, and is musical director for the spring musical. Choirs under his direction have consistently earned superior ratings at state and national festivals. Matt holds degrees in Music Education from Florida State University (M.M.) and Providence College (B.A.). He currently serves as President-elect for Massachusetts ACDA, Vocal Adjudication Chairperson for SEMMEA, and is a member of the MMEA DEIA Committee. He maintains an active schedule as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator. Matt was also a quarterfinalist for the 2024 GRAMMY Music Educator Award. Beyond his role as a music educator, he works as a freelance musical director and keyboard player for local theatre companies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He is thrilled to be MDing his 4th production at The Norwood Theatre! Much love to SL, AD, CDK, AJ, ED, MT, GG, LR for making it all "possible"!
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