Wawasee To Tell The Tale Of ‘Beauty & The Beast’
March 11, 2020 at 8:09 p.m.
Wawasee To Tell The Tale Of ‘Beauty & The Beast’
By Amanda [email protected]
The shows are 7 p.m. March 27 and 28, with a 2 p.m. show March 29.
All seats are reserved and can be purchased online or at the door. Adults are $10, seniors are $8 and students are $7. Tickets can be purchased online at wawaseeperformingarts.ludus.com or by calling the high school at 574-457-3147.
The show is directed by Kristin Bonner and her assistant, Mindy Coblentz. Joining Bonner and Coblentz on the production crew are Shannon Rose as the music director and Chris Dykhuisen as the stage manager. Shelly Judy is the rehearsal pianist and professional choreography is designed by Meghann Wood of Lee Anne Stewart Dance School.
The WHS cast will portray the characters that many will recognize from both of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” movies. The audience will see talking clocks, teapots, candlesticks, feather dusters and more as these budding young actors work to dazzle, delight and enchant you.
The case and crew have been feverishly working to perfect their singing, dancing, acting and theatrical set, according to Coblentz. “Wawasee Performing Arts is on the rise with so many talented young actors,” she said, adding that as of Tuesday more than half of the tickets have been sold.
“You will not want to miss this entertaining tale as old as time!” she said.
The cast includes Taylor Cripe as Belle; Anna Clark, Belle understudy; Devin VanLue, the Beast/Prince Adam; Nick Lesko, Lumiere; Grace Morrison, Mrs. Potts; Andrik Bautista, Cogsworth; Bronwyn Bonner, Babette; Vanessa Lantz, Madam de la Grande Bouche; Audrey Fitzsimmons, Chip; Colten Edgar, Maurice; Evan Coblentz, Lefou; Clay Coblentz, Lefou understudy; Robert Schmucker, Gaston; Evan Coblentz, Gaston understudy; Ethan Dennis, Monsieur D’Arque; Audrey Fitzsimmons, Narrator; Bri Stewart, Bekah Whirledge, Anna Clark, Katelyn Dunivan, Claire Beer, Silly Girls; Townsfolk: Kasey Gunkel, Bennett Mickley, Leina Helfers, Arrington Krull, Lila Fierek, Samantha Kolberg, Evan Gregory, Anny Lin, Christina Morrow, Esther Whirledge, Logan Stuckman, Josalyn Kolberg, Laura Arford, Ayla Torres, Laney Ramirez, Ana Wolferman, Leo Wrage, Tristan Tom; featured castle dancers and townsfolk: Clay Coblentz, Dylan Minear, Ethan Dennis, Jackson Charles, Aiden Stewart, Serena Lesko, Trinity Smeltzer, Amelia Dement, Ava Rush, Brynn Jamora, Bekah Whirledge, Bri Stewart, Katelyn Dunivan, Anna Clark, Claire Beer.
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The shows are 7 p.m. March 27 and 28, with a 2 p.m. show March 29.
All seats are reserved and can be purchased online or at the door. Adults are $10, seniors are $8 and students are $7. Tickets can be purchased online at wawaseeperformingarts.ludus.com or by calling the high school at 574-457-3147.
The show is directed by Kristin Bonner and her assistant, Mindy Coblentz. Joining Bonner and Coblentz on the production crew are Shannon Rose as the music director and Chris Dykhuisen as the stage manager. Shelly Judy is the rehearsal pianist and professional choreography is designed by Meghann Wood of Lee Anne Stewart Dance School.
The WHS cast will portray the characters that many will recognize from both of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” movies. The audience will see talking clocks, teapots, candlesticks, feather dusters and more as these budding young actors work to dazzle, delight and enchant you.
The case and crew have been feverishly working to perfect their singing, dancing, acting and theatrical set, according to Coblentz. “Wawasee Performing Arts is on the rise with so many talented young actors,” she said, adding that as of Tuesday more than half of the tickets have been sold.
“You will not want to miss this entertaining tale as old as time!” she said.
The cast includes Taylor Cripe as Belle; Anna Clark, Belle understudy; Devin VanLue, the Beast/Prince Adam; Nick Lesko, Lumiere; Grace Morrison, Mrs. Potts; Andrik Bautista, Cogsworth; Bronwyn Bonner, Babette; Vanessa Lantz, Madam de la Grande Bouche; Audrey Fitzsimmons, Chip; Colten Edgar, Maurice; Evan Coblentz, Lefou; Clay Coblentz, Lefou understudy; Robert Schmucker, Gaston; Evan Coblentz, Gaston understudy; Ethan Dennis, Monsieur D’Arque; Audrey Fitzsimmons, Narrator; Bri Stewart, Bekah Whirledge, Anna Clark, Katelyn Dunivan, Claire Beer, Silly Girls; Townsfolk: Kasey Gunkel, Bennett Mickley, Leina Helfers, Arrington Krull, Lila Fierek, Samantha Kolberg, Evan Gregory, Anny Lin, Christina Morrow, Esther Whirledge, Logan Stuckman, Josalyn Kolberg, Laura Arford, Ayla Torres, Laney Ramirez, Ana Wolferman, Leo Wrage, Tristan Tom; featured castle dancers and townsfolk: Clay Coblentz, Dylan Minear, Ethan Dennis, Jackson Charles, Aiden Stewart, Serena Lesko, Trinity Smeltzer, Amelia Dement, Ava Rush, Brynn Jamora, Bekah Whirledge, Bri Stewart, Katelyn Dunivan, Anna Clark, Claire Beer.
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