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.