Retelling an Ancient Tale: Lick Puts on Beauty and the Beast for Spring Play

The poster for the Lick-Wilmerding production of Beauty and the Beast.
Poster designed by Instant Copying

This spring the Lick-Wilmerding Theater department is putting on the musical Beauty and the Beast, a classic written by Linda Woolverton, composed by Alan Menken with lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. The production promises magical sets, elaborate costumes, and thrilling dance numbers and vocals. The show features 28 Lick-Wilmerding actors and singers, an orchestra of student musicians, and a student design and production team in charge of sets, costumes, sound, lighting, and stage management. Kate Boyd will be heading design and production. Tony Asaro is in charge of vocal coaching, with Marty Stoddard leading the orchestra. Tabatha Robinson-Scott’s choreography is featured throughout. Miguel Zavala directs the talented cast, crew, and orchestra.

When asked about being part of the play Justin Detweiler ‘20 highlighted the talented cast, musicians, and crew. He said he is most excited about, “having the opportunity to collaborate with new folks that are truly awe inspiring and special.” Beauty and the Beast  plays April 11-13 in Lick’s Ehrer Theater.

CAST:

Sumitra Ananth…………………………………………………….BELLE

Calum MacDermid……………………….……YOUNG MAN/THE BEAST

Miles Buhrmann…………………………………………………MAURICE

Justin Detweiler………..………………………………………….GASTON

Anahi Ruiz…………………………………………………….……LEFOU

Michael DeLaurier.………………………………………… …LUMIERE

David Gales …………………………………………….COGSWORTH.

A’Nia Ferguson…………………………………………..MRS. POTTS

Lily Hessekiel………………………………………………….…….CHIP

Caitlin Cummings……………..MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE

Brynn Palecek…………………………………………………BABETTE

Jackson Penfield ………………..MONSIEUR D’ARQUE/ENSEMBLE

Leah Atkins………………………..ENCHANTRESS/DANCE CAPTAIN

Ali Beavan-Szabo………………………………….……..SILLY GIRL

Gabrielle Begun……………………………………….…..SILLY GIRL

Phoebe Klebahn………………………………………..…SILLY GIRL

Josi Alpert-Sandler..……………………………………ENSEMBLE

Charlotte Baszucki…….……………………………….ENSEMBLE

Emma Dean……..……………………………………..….ENSEMBLE

Cleah Dyer……………………………………………….….ENSEMBLE

Nathan Gilbert………………………………………….…ENSEMBLE

Eliana Goldfarb………………………………………….ENSEMBLE

Mira Larrance………………………………………………ENSEMBLE

Mirabelle Moore…………………………………….……ENSEMBLE

Felix Quinteiro…………….………………………..…..ENSEMBLE

Danny Shrestha………………………………………..…ENSEMBLE

Erika Tam………………………………………………….…ENSEMBLE

Charlotte Winn…………………………………………….ENSEMBLE

Teaching Staff

Tony Asaro……………………………….Vocal Director

Martha Stoddard………….…Orchestral Director

Tabatha Robinson-Scott……….Choreographer

Kate Boyd……………………………Design and Props

Miguel Zavala…………………………………….Director

 

Show Times:

Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 13 at 3:00 p.m.

Phoebe Klebahn
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