Beauty and the Beast to open at Century Church Theatre Nov. 15
Beauty and the Beast opens at Century Church Theatre, Hillsburgh, on Nov. 15, with a cast of 21 actors, singers and dancers.
This all-new version, adapted and directed by Jo Phenix, follows the well-known story, but adds the elements that make panto such an enduring form of entertainment.
Erika Vanderende and Gabriella Ungar play Beauty and Beast, with newcomer Mike Salisbury as Jasmine the Dame. Frank Rempel, George Newman, Wendy West, Elyse Hodgson, Laura Schnablegger, Robert Hetu and Lorraine Hickling, with dancer Andy Aubut as the Rose Fairy, round out the adult cast.
Younger roles are played by experienced panto veterans Brett English, Sarah Makinson, Shayna Neal, Macey Kupfer and Lorelei Ungar, with newcomers Kyla Warren, Kailyn Carson, Tahira Devonshire, Darcy Tyrrell and Timmy Lyons.
Everything is backed by a romantic set painted by graphic designer Nadine Makinson, and smoothly run by stage-manager Trish Hamilton.
The show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm.
Tickets are sponsored by Erin Optimist Club and are $10 at ”Brighten Up” on Erin Main Street, Hillsburgh Library, and Blighty’s in Orangeville, or $12 by calling the Box Office 519-855-4586.
