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Beauty and the Beast
By UNWSP Theatre
Directed by Jennifer Hunter
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This non-Disney 1700’s adaptation tells the story of Beauty, and the sacrifice she makes to save her father’s life. How can she live with and eventually “love” this monster who has imprisoned her?
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The creators say this show is appropriate for ages 7-11 and up
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NOTE FROM THE PLAYWRIGHT:
“In 1740, Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve published Le Belle et La Bete (Beauty and the Beast), a three hundred page novella. As far as we know, this was the first version of the story written down. Of course, there were a number of predecessors with elements similar to Beauty and the Beast, a common thread being a disguised groom: Eros and Psyche, The Frog Prince, Snow White, and Rose Red, among others.
In 1756, just sixteen years after Villeneuve, Jean Leprince de Beaumont published Le Belle et La Bete (Beauty and the Beast), a shortened version of Villeneuve’s tale. She simplified the plot lines, substantially reduced the back story of the prince, and greatly reduced the characters of the two fairies. This version remains the most familiar to contemporary audiences. Villeneuve’s version tells the story familiar to us today of a father who loses his fortune, who begins a journey through a wood and encounters a magnificent palace inhabited by a Beast. Her version also contains a number of significant elements not found in the Beaumont version (including actors, monkeys, and parrots). She reveals exactly how and why the Prince was turned into a Beast. Also, the Prince/Beast’s mother plays a significant role.
Villeneuve’s original tale inspired this stage version.” -Max Bush
CAST OF BEAUTY AND THE BEAST:
Beauty......................................Siri Wright
Beaumont.........................Jonah Smith
Queen Loraine..........Sarah Christenson
Chantal.......................Megan Liesmaki
Aliz......................................Jaida Ruis
Renee......................Thaxton Gamache
Mallory........................Lauren Mattson
Naeva............................Mikah Juelich
Corbett...........................Jacob Wright
Farin.................................Joshua Row
Monkey Servant.....Cameron Dahlstrom
Duke Actor.................Bryce Bennyhoff
Lady Anne Actor..............Grace Klapak
Servant............................Wylie White
Violists.........Joshua Choi / Lily Bronson
PRODUCTION TEAM & CREW:
Director........................Jennifer Hunter
Stage Manager...........Parker Dahlstrom
Technical Director.........D’Lorah Roberts
Asst. Technical Director.........Iris Dodge
Asst. Stage Manager.............Emily Vold
Asst. Stage Manager.........Grace Wright
Props Mistress...............Alita Robertson
Costumer.......................Jennifer Hunter
Costume Assistant......Deborah Nemanic
Production Manager....Tommy McCarthy
Live-Stream Manager......Miranda Hobbs
Sound Effects Creator............Todd Lewis
Choreography......................Siri Monroy
Choreography..........Cameron Dahlstrom
Sound Board Technician........Zach Morse
SPECIAL THANKS:
A special thank you to the University of Northwestern - St. Paul for sponsoring this production for Minnesota Fringe Festival and to Minnesota Fringe Festival for including our production in this year's festival.
