information from Ballard High School Performing Arts
The Ballard High School (BHS) Playmakers invite you to “be their guest” at live, in-person performances of the classic Disney musical Beauty and the Beast. Performances will be March 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 with two matinees on March 20 and 27. This is Ballard High’s first live musical in two years due to the pandemic.
The musical is based on Broadway’s modern classic with music from the beloved Disney animated film. It’s the story of a young selfish prince transformed into a Beast, and a young woman named Belle whom he imprisons in his castle. To become a prince again, the Beast must learn to love Belle and win her love before his 21st birthday.
The enchanted servants of the castle help light up the show. They include Lumiere, the lighthearted maitre d’ turned into a candelabra; Cogsworth, the uptight butler, now a mantle clock; and Mrs. Potts, the housekeeper who was turned into a teapot.
“Ballard High School theatre is back with in-person performances and we want everyone to celebrate with us!” says BHS Theatre Director Shawn M. Riley. “This is a moment for the whole family to be part of something whimsical, and for Ballard’s students to sparkle after performing virtually these past two years.”
Ballard’s production is directed by Riley with musical direction by BHS choir teacher Courtney Rowley. Eia Waltzer choreographed the show and BHS band teacher Jay Gilespie will conduct.
Tickets
The ticket price is $20 for adults, $10 for students and $15 for seniors. Order tickets at www.showtix4u.com and search for Ballard High School. For any questions please contact Shawn Riley at smriley@seattleschools.org.
Performance Details
Performances will take place at Ballard High School’s Earl Kelly Center for the Performing Arts at 1418 NW 65th Street in Seattle. Guests will be socially distanced. Current guidelines specify that masks must be worn, and adults 18 and over must show proof of vaccination at the door. (Subject to change depending on guidance from Washington state, King County and Seattle Public Schools).
Cast
Belle: Lydia Van Kley
Maurice: Kyle Fry-Holman
The Beast: Milo Palmer
Gaston: Alden Payne
LeFou: Elijah Graham
Monsieur D’Arque: Will Shepard
Cogsworth: Ezra Hage
Lumiere: Eliot Jamet
Babette: Tova Goedart
Mrs. Potts: Lili Reigart
Chip: Anna Hoffman
Madame La Grande Bouche: Hope Onstad
Villagers:
Sausage Curl Girl: Gabby Bandy
Candle Woman: Lucy Ingham
Hat Seller: Evan Dandakar
Milkmaid: Millie Atack
Tavern Master: Miles Haney
Bookseller: Maggie Stowell
Gaston’s Cronies/Male Villagers: Malcolm Laurier, John Coughlan
Laundry Lady: Giana Busiel
Marie: Miriam Mathan
Female Villager: Amelia Wignall
Silly Girl #1: Izzy Rampersad
Silly Girl #2: Ella Papineau
Silly Girl #3: Zoe Papadakis
Ensemble (Servants/Enchanted Objects & Villagers):
Peyton Cvitkovic, Autumn Bailey, Sylvia Bates, Corrine Iacobucci, Casey Middleton, Sophia Nash, Audrey Rasmuss, Mira Slotkin, Emma Van Steenis, Katherine Wenrick
Ballard Performing Arts
The award-winning Ballard High School Performing Arts (BPA) Program has gained regional, national, and international acclaim for its dynamic and inspired performances. The Music Department includes two concert bands, three concert choirs, two concert orchestras, percussion ensemble, two jazz bands, one jazz choir, multiple chamber ensembles and a marching band of 115 musicians. The Theatre Department offers classes in Technical Theatre and Theatre I and II while the Ballard Playmakers produce two plays and one musical theatre production each year. More than 450 students—about one fourth of the school—participate in these music and theatre opportunities. Learn more: ballardperformingarts.org
