Something extraordinary is coming to Arlington High School during the first two weekends in March when the Drama Department presents the musical,

Beauty and the Beast

Directed by AHS Drama Instructor, Mr. Scott Moberly, the show features sets and costumes obtained from a professional stage company, along with a variety of dazzling special effects.   The music, which has delighted several generations who know the classic Disney animated version of the movie, will be sung by a talented group of students under the direction of our newest addition to the AHS arts program, Mr. Brent McGee and the orchestra is directed by Mr. Jeff Swanson.

The cast has a large number of seniors with many years of both musical and Jazzmine credits on their resumes.   Senior Josiah Miller is the Beast, junior Bailey Hudson is playing Belle.  Rounding out the leads are seniors Justin O’Hara as Gaston, Austin McFadden as Lumiere, Nathan Haskew as Cogsworth, Andrew Clark as Maurice, Kelsey Ghirardo as Madame Grand Bouche, and Lexi Lewis as Mrs. Potts.  An equally strong group of ensemble students round out the cast.   Senior Megan Birdsong,  concluding her 4th year as stage manager commented,  “I couldn’t ask for a better way to end my years in the Drama Department.  This musical is filled with all kinds of technical challenges, and we’re going to nail every one!” 

Beauty and the Beast will run Friday and Saturday nights March 2, 3, 9 and 10, with a 1:00pm matinee also on March 10, 2012.  Evening performances begin at 7:00pm. 

Tickets will go on sale February 6, 2012
$8 for Children, Students, and Seniors (includes Golden Eagles)
$12 for Adults

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