Christmas is just around the corner and the Graustein Academy is planning a theatre performance, an adaptation of the story of Cinderella. The Great Magician Hellibore is Mrs. Graustein's guest of honor and two of his sorcerer's apprentices are also actors in the play - in very unusual roles! Others are not very happy with the cast either. Mildred plays the role of Cinderella, to Esther's great annoyance, who wanted this role at all costs! She is left with the role of the back part of a cow! She is determined to put Mildred out of action!