Cinderella
Ella
Though no one notices her beneath her rags and quiet demeanor, she is opinionated, charismatic, beautiful, and funny. Idealistic and hopeful, she courageously challenges the prince to change the policies in his kingdom - and helps him discover who he truly is. Always her late father’s daughter, she is determined to see the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering. We see her blossom into a confident woman.
Topher
A misguided and lost prince who longs to do something important with his life. Though brave and heroic, he feels lonely and unfulfilled. Charming but NOT stereotypical ladies man, he is thoughtful, appealing, and innocent - with an unforced goofy streak. Moral, genuine, and kind hearted, he is at a crossroads and must take control of his kingdom and his future.
Madame
Ella’s selfish stepmother. The epitome of vanity and fashion. A ravenous social climber who values wealth, status, and material possessions above all else. Unapologetically dismissive and sometimes cruel, Madame schemes her way up the social ladder.
Sebastian
The kingdom’s Lord Chancellor. Though he is Topher’s trusted advisor, he is devious and selfish. Using propaganda and dishonesty, he keeps Topher isolated and in the dark about his kingdom. Sebastian rules without regard for the lower class, or anyone other than himself - and truly believes he deserves to rule the kingdom.
Marie
A friend to Ella and the town’s resident crazy lady and beggar woman, Marie is actually a fairy godmother in disguise. Wise, warm, otherworldly, and charming, Marie rewards Ella for her kindness by making her dreams a possibility.
Gabrielle
Ella’s step sister and daughter of Madame. Encouraged by her mother and sister to value material wealth and social status, she unenthusiastically joins them in their abrasive behavior. Quietly passionate, empathetic, and witty, she is drawn to Ella and Jean-Michel. Ironically aware that she doesn’t fit in.
Below are all of the character bios!
Charlotte
Though no one notices her beneath her rags and quiet demeanor, she is opinionated, charismatic, beautiful, and funny. Idealistic and hopeful, she courageously challenges the prince to change the policies in his kingdom - and helps him discover who he truly is. Always her late father’s daughter, she is determined to see the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering. We see her blossom into a confident woman.
Jean-Michel
A feisty, passionate peasant determined to make a change for the starving class. Impetuous. A firebrand, but lacks authority and isn’t taken seriously as a revolutionary. Has a crush on Gabrielle, though their courtship is forbidden because they are from different social classes.
Lord Pinkleton
The Lord Chancellor’s right-hand man. Announces royal balls, banquets, and even the weather to the villagers.
Social Events
The Civil Rights Movement
Ever the prominent city, New Orleans was involved in the Civil Rights controversies of the country. Having things from freedom rides, to being one of the earliest cities to elect a black mayor- Ernest Morial!
Women's Suffrage
In the summer of 1920, the 19th amendment was ratified, giving women the right to vote. Though this was a massive triumph for women all across America, conversations were already being had in attempts to keep this new development in the rights of women in the hands of white women alone, which could be considered part of the civil rights movement.
The Great Mississippi Flood
On Good Friday in 1927, 15 inches of rain fell in 18 hours. More than 4ft of water fell in some part of the city, and one of the solutions they came up with was setting off about 30 tons of dynamite to set off a levee in Caernarvon, Louisiana. This turned out to be unnecessary as multiple levees broke on their own, which ended up releasing most of the water build up. A lot of people were not compensated for their losses.
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