The November production of Disney\u2019s \u201cBeauty and the Beast\u201d was one of the most successful in Arts Outreach\u2019s history, recording two sell-outs on the final weekend of performances as well as almost-full houses for the other performances.<\/p>\n
The demand for tickets was brisk as the musical drew audiences from not just the Greeneville community but the region.<\/p>\n
A cast of more than 100 brought a world full of whimsy and romance to the stage. The performances improved with each outing as the actors told the story of the young prince (the Beast) and his household, who are under an enchantress\u2019 curse until the prince learns to truly love, and how he discovers true love from the beautiful Belle. As with any love story, there are complications such as the village\u2019s hunter and local hero\u2019s pursuit of Belle as a suitor.<\/p>\n
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Definite crowd pleasers were the musical\u2019s numerous show-stopping tunes such as \u201cBe Our Guest,\u201d choreographed by Kim Berry, which featured a stage full of dancing napkins, plates and silverware, and \u201cThe Wolves,\u201d featuring choreography by Ben Sparks and Elizabeth Ruggiero that created an exciting mix of classical ballet with martial arts.<\/p>\n
Audiences noticed one difference to the popular Disney film and other stage productions as the show begins not with actors but with puppets created by Greenevillian Judith Flohr \u201894, which allows the introduction of village children and the enchantress.<\/p>\n
Director Marilyn duBrisk brought together a cast of many of the most well known acting talent in Greeneville and the region as well as some newcomers in roles such as Emily Lowe as Belle and Dan Burkey as the Beast\/Prince. The cast includes actors from the region, such as Morristown and the Tri-Cities, and one cast member from North Carolina is crossing the mountain to be involved. Eighteen different schools are represented among the cast including Tusculum College, Walters State Community College and East Tennessee State University and 15 public schools.<\/p>\n
Alumni in the cast included Angela Alt Bride \u201995 and B.J. Roberts \u2018\u201904, as well as Wess duBrisk, who served many years as a professor of mass media before retiring a few years ago.
\nAngie Southerland Clendenon \u201869 is serving as musical director and coordinating the show\u2019s orchestral accompaniment.<\/p>\n
An army of volunteers have been hard at work preparing creative, colorful costumes under the direction of Barbara Holt and building the fantastical world of Belle and the Beast under the direction of Frank Mengel, stage and technical director. Garry Renfro, who has designed the production\u2019s distinctive marketing pieces, has also shared his artistic talents in creating the village and town sets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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