Rella is an immersive new musical by Bevin Victoria and Aaron Wheeler-Kay. Combining circus arts, hip hop, and music traditions of North Africa and SW Asia, it reimagines the Cinderella story as a tale of resilience and empowerment. 

The story follows Rella, a multi-ethnic orphan who discovers her power by connecting with her ancestry and unlikely allies — confronting questions of racial bias in the arts, maternal relationships, and what it truly means to find your voice and your home.

This one-week workshop will focus on developing four fully staged production numbers, along with additional songs presented in stripped-down format. Audiences at the January sharings will get a rare inside look at the creation process of a new musical in motion.

The Rella experience includes a pre- and post-performance bazaar, featuring food, drink, and wares available for purchase directly from local vendors. Come immerse yourself in the colorful world of this powerful story!

Content Notice:

People of all ages have attended and enjoyed this show.
Themes of racism, colorism, ableism and misogyny are present in the material.