Presented on November 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2005 at the
Clay Center for the Arts
and Sciences Maier Performance Hall. All shows begin at 8:00 PM.
Matinees are presented on
November 6 and 13, 2005 at 3:00 PM. Two special school-system only
performances are held on November 9 and 10, 2005.
Tickets are $20 for
adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Contact the Clay Center
box office at (304) 561-3570 for tickets (or visit their web site at by
clicking here).
Overview
This classic tale about a beautiful girl who becomes the
companion of a brutish beast to save her father’s life, and gradually tames the
beast with her love. The show is brought to life in a lavish stage adaptation of the
Disney award-winning 1991 animated film. The stage version of the show includes all of the wonderful songs from the film,
written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman. Plus, it includes new songs written
especially for the Broadway version by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. You will
leave the theatre humming the catchy tunes that still bring capacity crowds from
ages 6 to 90 to the active Broadway production. These include Belle,
No Matter What, Gaston, Be Our Guest, Something There,
Human Again, and the title song, Beauty and the
Beast.
The Disney version of the story begins with an old woman, an
enchantress in disguise, who places a spell on a handsome (but unloving)
prince. He is transformed into a hideous beast and the members of his court are
transformed into household objects like clocks and candlesticks. Belle, a young
woman in a provincial French town, searches for her father, who has not returned
from a trip to the local fair. She discovers that he is being held captive in
an old castle by the beast. She trades her freedom for his and the “tale as old
as time” begins. The beast must learn to love and be loved in order for the
spell to be broken. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn
his lesson soon, he and his court will be doomed for all eternity!
The show features humor, pantomime style, theatrical
wizardry, classic songs, brilliant costumes, and beautiful sets. It is
truly a magical show for all to enjoy!
Characters
Character
Description
Played By
Belle
Beautiful, courageous, intelligent and strong-willed young woman.
Miranda Shamblin
The Beast
Menacing character with a large temper who is really a charming prince.
Chris Terpening
Gaston
Handsome braggart who is determined to marry Belle.
Drew Johnson
Lumiere
A flamboyant and lovestruck candelabra who is quite a showman.
Bob McCarty
Cogworth
A tightly-wound, pompous clock.
Robert Haddy
Mrs. Potts
A kind and sweetly maternal teapot.
Mary Olson
Madame de la Grand Bouche
A comedic enchanted wardrobe.
Barbara Tabor-Utt
Maurice
Belle’s dotty father who is an eccentric inventor.
Bill Rainey
Lefou
Gaston's bumbling sidekick who does physical comedy.
Bryan Archer
Chip
An inquisitive little teacup and Mrs. Pott's son.
Levi Wade
Babette
A sexy French feather duster.
Kim Javins
Silly Girls
Young women who are smitten with Gaston.
Mandy Elizabeth Curry
Mara Stewart
Evie Victorson
Monsieur D'Arque
A slimy and calculating proprietor of the local asylum.
Joe Romagnoli
Enchantress
A beautiful or haggard old lady, depending on circumstance.
Kristie Affolter
Doormat
An transformed household object with acrobatic inclinations.
L. Shawn Coleman
Townspeople/Enchanted Objects
Whisk
Candice Anderson
Spoon
Micah Atkinson
Pie Server
Lynn Bell
Salt Shaker
Ted Brightwell
Pepper Shaker
Kevin Swafford
Fork
Caroline Chamness
Knife
Michael Feldhaus
Fork
Cary Lantz
Knife
Jack Jackson
Cheese Grater
Tiffany Lipscomb
Corkscrew
John Perry
Creamer
Pam Kessler
Plate/Napkin
Brianna Olian
Plate/Napkin
Jessica Sensabaugh
Plate/Napkin
Heather Warren
Broom
Allison Plants
Lady with Cane
Sallie Daugherty
Aristocrat
Betty Perry
Chef
Steve Melton
Kitchen Maid
Michelle Melton
Wolf
Michael Barnes
Production
For the Guild:
Direction and Choreography by Nina Denton Pasinetti; Technical Direction by Tom
Pasinetti; Musical Direction by John Marshall; Piano Accompaniment by Stan Kay. Produced in collaboration with the
Clay Center for the Arts
and Sciences.
This classic tale about a beautiful girl who becomes the
companion of a brutish beast to save her father’s life, and gradually tames the
beast with her love. The show is brought to life in a lavish stage adaptation of the
Disney award-winning 1991 animated film. The stage version of the show includes all of the wonderful songs from the film,
written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman. Plus, it includes new songs written
especially for the Broadway version by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. You will
leave the theatre humming the catchy tunes that still bring capacity crowds from
ages 6 to 90 to the active Broadway production. These include Belle,
No Matter What, Gaston, Be Our Guest, Something There,
Human Again, and the title song, Beauty and the
Beast.