As the opening night of this year’s fall children’s play, Beauty and the Beast quickly approaches, the cast and tech crew are working tirelessly to deliver their best possible show.
From Friday, Oct. 4, until Sunday, Oct. 6, Metea students will perform their first play of the school year. Since auditions were held in early September, the cast and crew of Beauty and the Beast have been dedicating many hours to putting on a captivating performance for the children attending.
On stage, regularly scheduled rehearsals have been held for the actors to perfect their roles and embody their characters, bringing this timeless tale to life.
“We stay late after school to run through scenes and get notes from directors,” senior Talula Hayes, who plays Princess Honor, said.
The theatre program also works to cultivate a healthy environment for everyone involved. Students participate in various activities, including team-building.
“Before and after every rehearsal we have a check-in time,” Hayes said. “The environment is so supportive and kind.”
Even behind the scenes, constant preparations are underway. The tech crew has been working hard by preparing the lighting, sets, and more for this weekend’s show.
“It’s a very tech-focused show,” stage manager Tommy King said. “We’re all just pretty hyped that we can bring the show more to life with sound and stuff.” Stage managers, as he describes, work closely with both the cast and tech crew.
“We collaborate with stage crew during tech week to sort out any technical problems we may have,” Hayes said.
Just this week, new members of the tech crew came in to shadow and learn their parts in the show. King says that behind the scenes, Metea students have been building sets, props, and more, all with the hope that the children attending will have a great time.
“I am most excited to see the look on the children’s faces, especially with some of the effects we have going in,” King said.
The play helped all members of the cast and crew form deep connections with one another through the long process.
“We’re able to hold each other during scenes and fall back on each other when we need,” Hayes said. “Community is built so quickly here.”
The Beauty and the Beast fall children’s play saw immense success over the weekend.
