BY RYAN O’CONNOR

Never before has the classical tale of Cinderella meant so much to women and children in crisis.

“The Glass Slipper,” a comedic rendition of Disney’s “Cinderella,” will be performed by members of the Junior Service League of Concord on Friday, March 16, and Saturday, March 17.

This version of “Cinderella” is a little different,” said junior Service League member Marie Mullen. “It’s more of a comedy, and it’s perfect for children and adults.”

In “The Glass Slipper,” by Vera Morris, Mullen said the stepmother and stepsisters take on a bumbling and stumbling nature, rather than the ill-tempered characters from Disney’s version of “Cinderella.”

All proceeds from the show will go to roughly 20 local charities that benefit women and children in crisis, said Mullen.

The Junior Service League of Concord is made up of all women, including Lori Savoy, of Concord, who plays Prince Charming.

“We have challenges sometimes with our makeup and everything else,” Mullen joked.

Laurie Anderson-Finnegan, a first-year member from Bow, will play Cinderella.

Karen Braz, a 13-year member from Weare, is directing the show.

Braz is a member of the Concord Community Players, said Mullen.

In addition to the two scheduled weekend performances, the group will also be performing for high school students from Bow, Concord and Hopkinton.

“The play is a community service event as well as a fundraiser for our organization,” said Mullen. “All proceeds go to help women and children in crisis, but Thursday and Friday we have reduced prices so students from can come see it too.

Show times are Friday, March 16, at 7 p.m. at Saturday, March 17, at 11 a.m.

Tickets are $7 and may be purchased at the door or at Caring Gifts, Cobblestone Design, French’s Toy Shop and You’re Fired, all of Concord.