Jessa Hendricker (Director) first came to CPT in 2017 and currently serves as the Fundraising Chair on the Board of Governors. Some recent credits include Matilda, Clue, Mamma Mia!, and Elf. Jessa has previously directed Miscast Cabaret (2021) at CPT, Outside Mullingar (2017) at Olivet Nazarene University, and other various projects. She recently choreographed Holiday on Robinhood Lane (2022) and Big Fish (2020). She wants to thank the cast and production staff for their time and dedication to bring this fairytale to life! She would also like to thank her fiancé, Nick, for the many venting sessions and love in this season. Jessa dedicates this show in honor of her late mother, Judy, who instilled in her a passion for the stage and showed her the importance of showing others kindness and empathy, just like Ella.