Disney classic hits the GR stage

Green River residents will have the chance to see Belle, The Beast, Gaston, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, Chip and other great characters come to life on stage.

This week, the Green River High School Theater department is putting on the Disney classic "Beauty and the Beast."

Director Terrin Musbach said the timing of this musical was perfect since there is a new remake of "Beauty and the Beast" in movie theaters now.

This musical is geared toward families who want to be incredibly entertained, but with any classic, it's really great for all ages, she said.

"It's very similar to the cartoon version of Disney," Musbach said. "There are many opportunities for comedy, and of course, a little bit of love."  

Each year, the directing team is tasked with selecting a musical to perform and this year was no different.

"The directing team loves to produce shows that demand excellence and expertise from everyone involved; this show fit the bill," Musbach said.

As with any production, there are always a few snags that come up.

This year, there was literally a snag when one of the set pieces got hung up on another one during Saturday's dress rehearsal.

No one was hurt and the set piece just needed a few screws tightened.

"'Beauty and the Beast" is a beastly show. We have spent an enormous amount of time choreographing large musical numbers with 50 third through 12th-grade students," Musbach said. "Our students work incredibly hard and are very dedicated to their craft."

With a production of this size, it's a challenge just getting all of the costumes everyone needs. 

"We bought a few from the University of Wyoming, borrowed more from Cheyenne Central High School, and had about 10 parents and three students that made the majority of them," Musbach said.

"We have had six to 10 adults managing all of the costume creations and alterations. The process has been challenging, but fun." 

Even though the students were rushing around quite a bit on Saturday, they seemed to be enjoying the work they were doing on and off of the set for the musical.

"I think every performance is fun for the kids to be in because they belong to something that is much bigger than them, yet they all realize they play an incredibly integral part," she said.

Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday.

General admission is $7 and students and seniors tickets are $5. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the GRHS main office or at the door.

The department will also be having a silent auction during the musical.

All proceeds will help students travel to Lincoln, Neb., this summer for the International Thespian Festival, which is a weeklong theatre immersion event. 

Cast list

Belle: Bailee Clark

Gaston: William Higbee 

Cogsworth: Raymond Garcia 

The Beast: Michael  Montoya 

The Beast Double (fight scene): Aaron Allred 

Lumiere: Nathaniel Knight  

Babette: Lynzi Johnson

Mrs. Potts: Lacey Hart 

Chip: Timmy Golightly 

Madame De La Grande Bouche: Karlee Cutler  

Narrator: Aaron Allred

Old Beggar Woman: Caitlin Ramirez

Maurice: Spencer Kurth  

Aristocratic Lady: Leona Grimes

Lady with cane: Isabella Kunz 

Milkmaid: Sarah Lockwood 

Silly girls: Emmie Archibald, Madisyn Mende, Sandra Figenser  

Lady with babies: Hannah Braithwaite

Baker: Aaron Allred  

Gaston's Cronies: Jaron Shereda, Rocco Coppolo, Mourgen Lenling, Aaron Allred  

Lefou: Kaleb Braithwaite

Monsieur D'Arque: Jaron Shereda 

Wolves: Emmalee Skinner, Savana Smith, Aaron Allred, Lexi Barajas   

Sausage Curl Girl: Paula Lutterman 

Fishman: Rocco Coppolo

"Gets the Knife": Mourgen Lenling 

Bookseller: Jaron Shereda 

Hat Seller: Savana Smith 

Shepherd Boy: Brodie Barrett

Lady with babies/child: Ryan Funk, Mylie Mele, Ariah Phillips, Faith Recker

Egg person: Aurora Grimes

Candle man/prince: Keegan Gailey

Ensemble: Caitlin Ramirez, Mourgen Lenling, Sarah Lockwood, Hannah Braithwaite, Paula Lutterman, Amber Gambles, Trista Parry, Madisyn Mende, Lexi Barajas, Jocelyn Johnson, Savana Smith, Gabrielle Farnsworth, Emmie Archibald    

Third through sixth grade ensemble: Brodie Barrett, Brenli Burton, Aris Calzada, Allysa Drinkle, Ryan Funk, Keegan Gailey, Grace Gomez, Kayla Green, Aurora Grimes, Madilyn Grubb, Jazlynn Hunt, Sam Kovach, Holly Lake, John Lake, Sariah Maez, Katelyn Maez, Ellie Mandros, Mylie Mele, Ella Mondragon, Ariah Phillips, Faith Recker, Mia Rosas, Rylee Rosas, Isabell Salas, Grace Schulze, Natalie Walgren

Crew

Technical Team Leader: Gis Schulze

Stage Manager: Suzanne Malicoat

Lights: Sean Miller

Set leader: Robyn Bowles, team: TeAnna Moss, Tim Dodd, Angel Gilbert, Katherine Skinner 

Makeup leader: Gillian Maldonado, team: Madison Montoya, Cherylann Mortiz

Costume leader: Adeline Hoskins, team: Paula Lutterman, Preston Bartlett

Publicity leader: Kelci Revelli, team: Bella Kunz, Kaleb Braithwaite 

Sound: Tya Brangham, Kaden Lowe

 

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