Disney's "Beauty & The Beast"
December 1 - 17
Directed by Adam Othman, with Music Direction by Aimee Hong, and Choreography by Molly Hall
Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Book by Linda Woolverton
Dive into the magic this December with BPA’s captivating production of Disney’s “Beauty and The Beast”. Journey to a whimsical French village and experience Belle's daring adventure as she exchanges her freedom to save her father from the Beast, a prince under a spell.
Talented local actors, vibrant costumes, and imaginative sets bring this beloved fairy tale to life, promising a heartwarming experience for all ages. The iconic musical score will fill the winter air, creating unforgettable holiday memories.
Don’t miss the opportunity to let "Beauty and The Beast" add a touch of wonder to your holiday season. Tickets are available now so secure your seats today and experience the magic of this timeless tale of love and transformation!
Act I (Approximately 75 minutes)
Intermission (15 minutes)
Act II (Approximately 45 minutes)
Please note: Our production of Disney's Beauty & The Beast includes brief strobe lighting effects, the use of a fog hazer.
There are some scenes that may be slightly scary for very young children.
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
At Bainbridge Performing Arts, we aim to support the incredible nonprofit organizations in and around our community. Our “Nonpfrofit Spotlight” program features different community partners doing amazing things in our area. For Beauty & The Beast, we’re shining the spotlight on PAWS of Bainbridge Island North Kitsap and Kitsap Humane Society. Learn more about them and their missions in the lobby and on their respective websites.
PAWS OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND & NORTH KITSAP
PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap is a grass roots nonprofit animal welfare organization. By providing a wide range of direct services, it strives to nurture and sustain the bond of companionship between pets and their people. Learn more at pawsbink.org
KITSAP HUMANE SOCIETY
Kitsap Humane Society is a nationally recognized model in animal welfare, as it works to rescue, rehabilitate, and find loving homes for thousands of animals every year. Thanks to generous support like that from Bainbridge Performing Arts, KHS is transforming our community by providing a critical safety net and keeping families together. Learn more at kitsap-humane.org
THE CAST
THE CREW
Adam Othman - Director
Deirdre Hadlock - Production Manager / Producer
Aimee Hong - Music Director
Molly Hall - Choreographer
Sue Ellen VanDuyn - Rehearsal Stage Manager
Eliza Lane - Backstage Manager
Ken Michels - Movement / Combat Coach
Matt Hadlock - Sound Designer
Ila Faubion - Co-Costume and Wig Designer
Amy Fancher - Co-Costume Designer
Erik Furuheim - Scenic Carpenter
Robin Macartney - Scenic Artist
Will Langemack - Scenic Designer
Paul Bryan - Lighting Designer
Trent Craighead - Master Electrician
Matt Longmire - Video Projection Designer
Diego Roia - Poster Designer
Scenic Builders
Dave Tier, Bill O’Neill, Nina Wilson, Bob Wilson, Laura O’Neill
Scenic Painters
Suzanne MacKenzie, Celeste Harris, Scott Weaver, Kent Holloway, Connor Holloway
Follow Spot Operators
Evelyn Cantwell, Dolly Courtway, Meloni Courtway, Nina Wilson, Shaun Baesman, Jamie Berg
Stage Crew
August DeRongue, Kat Briones
Very Special Thanks & Acknowledgements to:
Katy and Saiorse Levit for Maurice's Invention creation. Meloni & Ed Courtway for bringing the magic to the magic mirror. Stewart Shusterman & Kitsap Forest Theater, Tamzin Boyce and Seattle Prep for generously loaning us props & furniture. Bill O'Neill and Nina Wilson for being volunteer extraordinaire and truly going above and beyond! Scot Sexton for loaning percussion.
Some costumes originally created by Barbara Klingberg for Ovation Musical Theatre.
Costumes adapted, altered and enhanced for this production by Ila Faubion and Amy Fancher.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Adam Othman is thrilled to return to BPA after associate directing Matilda. Adam is an award-winning, multidisciplinary theatre artist whose career encompasses work as a director, actor, designer, photographer, and educator. Some of his favorite productions have been A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder (director), Peter and the Starcatcher (director), Oklahoma (playing Curley), and Beauty and the Beast (playing Cogsworth). Adam teaches theatre and film at Seattle Preparatory School.
DIRECTOR’S NOTES
Welcome to Bainbridge Performing Arts and our production of Beauty and the Beast. Based on the French fairy tale La Belle et la Bête written by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve in 1740, this story and musical have delighted audiences for years. While the original French tale did not have singing teapots and dancing candlesticks, it did tell the heartfelt story of two unlikely characters, Belle and the Beast, starting as rivals but finding true love with each other. Disney magically transformed this French story into a modern musical tale full of colorful characters, memorable songs, and touching moments. While I love all these musical and magical elements, it is the central themes of trust, love, and acceptance that are at the heart of this story.
I want to give a heartfelt thank you to BPA for entrusting me to bring this iconic musical to life as we open the new Buxton Center this season. Bravo to all the brilliant artists, from our talented cast and musicians to our dedicated crew and artistic and design teams, for going on this incredible journey with me. We hope you enjoy our telling of this "tale as old as time" and leave the theater singing the songs with a smile on your face and joy in your heart.
ABOUT THE CHOREOGRAPHER
Molly Hall has been a theatre artist all her life as an actor, choreographer, writer, and drama educator. Favorite projects include choreographing A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and Pride and Prejudice for Driftwood Players; and Mamma Mia! and Tuck Everlasting for Kitsap Forest Theater. She was last seen on stage as Miss Honey in Matilda the Musical with BPA and as Debra in Kimberly Akimbo with As If Theatre Co. She has her MFA in Acting from the University of Washington and is a dance and drama teacher at University Cooperative School. Molly is thrilled to be a part of this marvelous company of artists who joined together to reignite the flame of theatre. She is beyond thankful to everyone involved for their creativity, openness, courage, and kindness. Special thanks to Jason, Sadie, and Charlie, the great loves of her life.
ABOUT THE MUSIC DIRECTOR
Aimee Hong BPA credits: Big Fish and Peter and the Starcatcher. MD/ AMD'd at Village Theater, The Seattle Children's Theater, Renton Civic Theater, Secondstory Repertory, The Lesser-Known Players, Reboot Theater Company, St Luke's Theater Company, and Burien Actor's Theater. Aimee is an Adjunct Professor at Bellevue College where she teaches Music and MDs the musicals (Recipient of two certificates of merits for Music Direction from KCACTF). She has also taught for Village Kidstage, Studio East, Youth Theater Northwest, the Seattle Opera, and the Seattle Symphony.
THE BAND
Featured Left to Right: Kelli Kirkman / Horn, Elizabeth Faye / Key 2, Abigail Shedd / Reed 1, Jon Brenner / Bass, Brian Schunke / Trumpet, Aimee Hong / Music Director / Conductor, Brandon Peck / Percussion / Key 3, Dr. William Fletcher Bryant / Reed 3, Erika Fiebig / Cello, Lin Chen / Violin, Cody Clark / Reed 2
GALLERY
Photos courtesy of Adam Othman
