At first sight, the cast in the upcoming production of "Cinderella" isn't all that different than most of the similar renditions of this Rogers and Hammerstein musical fairy tale.

The one huge difference is the entire cast and ensemble is made up of freshman and sophomores from Parkland High School.

"These are our younger kids," Director Elizabeth Smith said with pride, speaking of her youthful ensemble of actors and crew.

Starting off the show is a performance by the dancers and ensemble members singing "The Prince is Giving a Ball," led by the Herald, played by Andrew Schillings, while passing out invitations to the prince's grand ball.

"Cinderella," played by Lisa Conte, dressed in rags, is living a life of drudgery, as she watches her stepsisters, Portia, played by Grace Lerew, and Joy, played by Ellie Lemberg, and stepmother, played by Elizabeth Syslo, enjoy the fruits of her late father labor.

That is until a beautiful fairy godmother Marie, played by Jackie Bristel, comes along and makes all her dreams come true by sending her to an enchanted ball in a beautiful dress and riding in a carriage, that was once a pumpkin.

But the spell will break at midnight so she must get away from the ball before the truth is revealed.

Cinderella finally meets Prince Charming, played by Tyler Haney, and it's love at first sight.

But as the clock strikes midnight Cinderella knows she must leave before the spell breaks and her cloths return to rags with nothing but a pumpkin to take her home. As she runs, she leaves behind her famous glass slipper at which time the Prince sings a solo rendition of "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful."

Meanwhile the stepsisters, knowing the prince has chosen their stepsister, give their performance of "Sisters Lament."

Eventfully, they are joined by the Lady's of the Court, in this rendition of the song.

The Prince is forced to search for his newfound love with the only thing he has left of her, the glass slipper.

When he arrives at Cinderella's house, the shoe would not fit anyone but his beloved Cinderella, to the shock of the stepsisters.

Once the Prince finds Cinderella, they have a glorious wedding and are swept away in a beautiful carriage.

In addition to the amazing acting performances by this young cast, there are more people working hard behind the scenes.

The costumes were designed by Amanda Abdelaal and Elizabeth Smith with costume student, Megan Bonsell; set design was led by Beth Jensen and Sal Ritz; with Ritz also serving as technical director with John Greth.

Student stage managers are Claire Desanto and Noah Guth; producer is Amanda Roposh, musical director Chris Lerew; choreographers Christian Smith and Elizabeth Smith; prop master, Annelies Dougherty; sound person, Audrey Blizard and lighting by Emma Finkle.

"Though these people are not seen on stage, they truly are stars of the show," Smith said.

"Cinderella" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 8; 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Nov. 9; and 3 p.m. Nov. 10.

Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults.

This classic children's fairy tale guided by Smith and Arts Administrator Mark Stutz is truly a Cinderella story.