Area youngsters contributors of the McAlester Community Theatre’s summer arts program have been running all summer, so they will perform a musical adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast Jr,” set for 7 p.m. This Friday, June 30, and Saturday, July 1, at S. Arch Thompson Auditorium in McAlester.
Stage Manager Amanda Schulz said 42 college-age kids are performing the show and have been training for weeks to get ready for the performance.
MCT President and “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” Director Shelly Dugan said that since faculties are being compelled to cut investment for art education, MCT feels the need to fill this hole for the network.
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Dugan said tickets for the show are $10 at the door; admission for kids 8 years and beneath is $five. Tickets are offered by way of coins or test best.
“It may be a full production,” Schulz said. “If you noticed, ‘Shrek Jr.’ ultimate year it’ll be very similar to that within the fine; there are going to be stunning costumes and great set painting design.”
Cast members consist of:
Elizabeth Robbins — Belle
This is Robbins’ 2d production with the McAlester Community Theatre. Robbins loves the acting arts portrayals, drawing, gambling, the piano, and guitar. She seems forward to transferring into a brand new function with the community following this production via her work with the McAlester Area Youth Arts Council and the network theatre. Robbins is a homeschooled senior with a love of many disciplines of the humanities. Upon graduation next spring, she intends to pursue a degree in Art and Music Education with a minor in theatre manufacturing/management.
Brock Ardee — Beast
Artest may be a senior this fall. He has done in “Robin Hood,” “Annie Jr.,” “Honk Jr.,” “Shrek Jr.,” and “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” He enjoys playing his guitar, making a song, public speaking contests, martial arts, taking pictures, and participating in sports activities.
Binion Stephenson — LeFou
Stephenson, son of Rev. Michael and Karen Stephenson, of Antlers. Stephenson is 16 years old and presently enrolled in Antlers High School as a sophomore. He enjoys being a part of the Bearcat Choir. Outdoor activities, staying in the theater, films, and musical theater are also a part of his work enjoyment.
Inslee Stephenson — Chip
Stephenson is the 11-year-old daughter of Rev. Michael and Karensa Stephenson of Antlers. Ainslee is enrolled in Antlers Middle School as a sixth-grade scholar this fall. She is an “A” student who loves to bounce, read, dra, and listen to her favorite “Radio Disney” tunes.
Gavin Sutmiller — Maurice
Sutmiller is11is 11 years old and attends Lakewood Christian School. “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” will be his fourth production with McAlester Community Theatre. He was additionally in MCT’s summer productions of “Honk Jr.” and “Shrek Jr.” His latest display with MCT turned into “Little Old Ladies in Tennis Shoes.”
Lauren Manon Gibson — Madame del l. A. Grande Bouch
Lauren is 16 years old and a junior at Antlers High School. Lauren is in drama and choir; she loves the level and acting. This is the 8th stage of manufacturing that Gibson has been part of.
Layne DeTello — Cogsworth
DeMello is extremely proud to become a member of the “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” DeMello is 12 years old and lives in McAlester with his circle of relatives and attends Parker Intermediate School. DeMello first seemed like one of the Three Little Pigs in “Shrek the Musical, Jr.” He is also regarded for making a song talent for St. John’s Boys Choir. DeMello thanks his circle of relatives for always letting him pursue his dreams. He is also profoundly grateful for the opportunity to work with the McAlester Community Theater and their faith in him.
Tyler Ardee — Lumiere
Artest could be in the sixth grade this autumn. He has achieved in “Honk Jr.,” “Shrek Jr,” and “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” He enjoys playing his bass guitar, making a song, sword fighting, basketball, and swimming.
Leanne Martin — Babette
Martin has loved acting, given that her first production was when she was four years old. Martin wishes to voice appreciation to nearby community theaters that give a venue for homeschooled and schooled children suffering from state cutbacks of the acting arts.
Jacob Miller — Gaston
Miller is the son of Katrina and Stephen Miller. Jacob started performing in his freshman year of high school while he turned positioned in the superior drama elegance. He has performed in many shows, along with “Voice in the Dark,” “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse”, “Second Samuel,” “Beware of the Jabberwock,” and “An Evening with Cole Porter.” After he is completing college, Miller hopes to keep running in theater in any way he can. He plans to essential in theater and dramatic arts in university.
Kallie Medley — Mrs. Potts
Medley obtained her vocal schooling from renowned opera singer Barbara McAlister, and they are also a proficient pianist and guitarist. Her passions include God, the humanities, making a song together with her church worship team, and all things British. She has grown up in the theatre and is thrilled to begin a brand new chapter with MCT. She plans to pursue musical theatre to study further ato nd enroll in her YouTube channel.
