Onondaga drama presents Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Onondaga Junior/Senior High School announced its upcoming production of Disney’s musical, “Beauty and the Beast.” The enchanting tale, brought to life with Alan Menken’s unforgettable score and Howard Ashman and Tim Rice’s captivating lyrics, will transport audiences to a magical world of love, courage, and self-discovery.
Adapted from Walt Disney Pictures’ iconic animated film, the show tells the timeless story of a cursed prince transformed into a monstrous creature. To break the spell, the Beast must learn to love and be loved in return before time runs out. The production will feature a talented cast of student actors and singers. Produced in cooperation with Music Theater International, and accompanied by lively music and elaborate costumes, they will bring this beloved story to the stage.

Cast
Beast- Jerimiah Hammond
Belle- Carolyn Andino
Mrs. Potts- Deshea Lettsome
Lumiere- Mackenzie Schmidt
Cogsworth- Lindsay Fikes
Crazy Ole’ Maureen- Riley Mulligan
Madame LaGrande Bouche- Grace Mahoney
Babette- Sydney Boyer
Chip- Rosie Andino
Gaston- Colton Cummings
LeFou- Francesca Lasinski
Monsieur D’arque/ Tavern Master- Adan Cruz
Enchantress/Bookseller- Lina Hayes

Young Prince- Alex O’Rourke
Baker- Emalie Rhyant
Silly Girls- Lucy Fowler, Abby Freyer, Maddy Ryan
Wolves- Aubrey Kalfelz, Ally Pierce, Coral Relles, Addison Shute & Paityn Zarnowski
Gargoyles- Quinn Burns, Matthew Lasinski

Director & Co-Producer- Patty Cormier
Costumes & Co-Producer- Kim Lasinski
Artistic Direction- Jackie Passetti
Technical Direction- Rob Cormier
Stage Manager- Sylvana Adams
Stage Crew- Maxwell Brown, Nayanis Cruz, Alexandra Foster, Helena Foster, Kaydee Garafalo, Jordan Holley, Madison Mulligan, Lilyann Ziebarth
Technical Crew- Mr. Hal Meyer, Ian Powell, Jordyn Carter
Choreography- Miss Aidan Blaylock, Mrs. Santana Cummings, Carolyn Andino, Sydney Boyer, Deshea Lettsome and Madison Mulligan
The show will run Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium, 4479 South Onondaga Road, Nedrow. Tickets will be available for sale at the door, $7 for adults and $4 for students.
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