WESTMINSTER — The Bellows Falls Union High School drama club presents their spring musical, Beauty and the Beast on Friday, March 24, at 7 p.m., and on Saturday, March 25, at 2 and 7 p.m., at the high school's auditorium.
Beauty and the Beast tells the story of a cold-hearted prince who has been magically transformed into an unsightly creature as punishment for his selfish ways. To revert back into his true human form, the Beast must earn the love of a bright, beautiful young woman whom he has imprisoned in his enchanted castle - before it is too late.
The BFUHS Drama Club production of Beauty and the Beast is directed by Katy Emond. Nick Pelton is orchestra director, Rich Smith is choral director, Leah Barry is stage manager, and Matt Burke is choreographer, according to a news release.
The cast list includes BFUHS assistant principal John Broadley as the narrator, Enchantress/ Old Woman: Madi Joy, Lyrical Dancers: Grace Cavenaugh and Dani Marchica, Belle: Ellie Guyon, Beast: Paulryan Chipman and Alden Parmelee, Gaston: Jackson Purdy, Maurice: Simon Bupp-Chickering, Cogsworth: Ira Richardson, Mrs. Potts: Grace Thompson, Lumiere: Emily Wunderle, Chip: Lia Clark, Babette: Andreea Pasare and Zoe Schemm, Madame De La Grande Bouche: Dakoda Carter, Lefou: Andrew Malshuck and Madi Joy, Monsieur D'arque: Zoe Schemm, and Silly Girls: Olivia Lauricella, Jessica Roberts, and Kylie Comstock.
The ensemble includes Emily Roll, Lucy Applegate, John Broadley, Chris Hodsden, Danyl Verbovenko, Jessica Roberts, Molly Kelly, Madi Joy, Kylie Comstock, Michelle Marchica, Dani Marchica, Lola Subikhonova, Arianna Morton, Olivia Lauricella Meagan Kelly, Kara Lescord, Bridgid Hodsden, Jackson Maiocco, Grace Cavenaugh, Willa Sheehan, and Keigan Illingworth.
Be Our Guest Utensils include area elementary and middle school students: Hannah Ainsworth, Abby Broadley, Desi Broadley, Isabella Bush, Kiahna Chamberlin, Cadence James, Saul James, Lily Justice, Alexis Keefe, Alyssa Keefe, Jordan Keefe, Levi Knowlton, Callyn Lisai, Delaney Lockerby, Maggie Parker, Paddy Parker, Lily Pinette, Haven Harty, Tela Harty, Emma Hillock, Ava LaRoss, Maya Rentas, Eryn Ross, Jacquelin Smith, Anna Taylor, and Mary Wallace.