11.15.08
Beauty and the Beast.
Opening night was a huge success for our Harbor Performing Arts Children’s Theater. The production of Beauty and the Beast has been in the planning stages for over a year and last night was the big one.
Other than a few minor costume malfunctions and the Beast sliding across the stage and falling on slick boots, it went off well. The audience was enthuisatic and seemed to leave happy.
The following pictures were taken at dress rehearsal without all the costumes but you will get the idea.
Our Belle is Katie Graves from Crescent City. She has a beautifully clear voice that gives you tingles.
Gaston is played by Ian and he has really taken to the part. He playes arrogant really well!
The whole cast for Be our Guest. About 50 cast members means alot of juggling and costume changes. The parents have really pitched in and helped. The director, Dori, has a way with kids I cannot believe. They all admire her and basically do whatever she says.
Belle and Beast as they dance for the first time.
I’ve really enjoyed being involved with this group. I tried getting in with the costume department in our former town but they were a closed bunch that even though said they wanted help really didn’t.
So if you’ve in town, stop by and share a great production. It runs this weekend and next weekend.