Producer/Director: Kristyne Singer
Design & Construction: Irma Noel
A tale as old as time…Beauty and the Beast has captivated audiences for centuries, evolving through various retellings but always maintaining its core themes of transformation, redemption, and the power of love. Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve wrote the earliest known version in 1740, later abridged and popularized by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont in 1756. This contemporary version by Max Bush captures the classic tale that serves as both a moral lesson and a reflection of societal values.
Along with Director, Kristyne Singer, and Designer, Irma Noel, this show was run entirely by women, the cast, the backstage crew, and the tech crew, who all worked together as a stellar production team.
Our talented cast featured Angelina Ferguson as Beauty and Jade Bones as Prince Beaumont/Beast. The supporting cast included Beauty’s two sisters (Maria Mikhael and Natalia Dessus) and their suitors (Fiona Marin-Ayres and Kiana Barnes), the Prince’s Mother (Nevaeh Alston), and Beauty’s Father (Adelina Rugova). Rounding out the cast were Isabella Rodriguez as Chantal (the evil fairy) and Aliz (the good fairy), played by Sienna Robinson. Rugova, Dessus, Marin-Ayres and Barnes also took on the double roles of Duke, Lady Anne, Music Fairy, Monkey Servant, and Swordsman.
This production could not have been done without the help of Liliana Golabiewska - Assistant Director and Costume Mistress. Eva Bonavota - Stage Manager - was helped by the Backstage Crew - Isabella A Rodriguez and Lydia Rodriguez. Our amazing tech crew included Florence Ria Villa, Amber Gonzalez, Vianca Marie Zuniga, and Charlize Diaz. Thanks so much to all of you ladies who contributed your time and energy in order to make this show a success.
This classic story illustrates the theme that true love is not about appearances but about genuine connection and kindness. Ultimately, Beauty and the Beast endures because it speaks to universal human experiences - overcoming fear, looking beyond the surface, and believing in the possibility of change. The original story remains a powerful allegory about love, kindness, and the strength of character.
- K. Singer
Special thanks to: Wilkis Figuereo, Wyse Rodriguez, Janet Patten, Mariel Shinnick, Maria Saa, Justin Josiah, Raluca Shields, Dena Gorski, Kori Lauto, County Prep Security, Maintenance and Transportation Departments.
