Beauty and the Beast JR Performance Guide

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PRESENTS

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR

LYRICS BY HOWARD ASHMAN & TIM RICE

ORIGINALLY DIRECTED BY ROBERT JESS ROTH

DIRECTOR

KATIE CROSS

SCENIC DESIGN

MIKE SANTOS

CHOREOGRAPHER BRET POULTER

ORIGINALLY PRODUCED BY DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS

MUSIC DIRECTOR ANGELINA SOZIO

STAGE MANAGER GRACE CAUDILL

COSTUME DESIGN MARY ANNE M c AVOY M c KERROW

PROPERTIES COORDINATOR

JASON WAGAMAN

LIGHTING DESIGN CLIFFORD SPULOCK

PARTIAL COSTUME RENTAL THE THEATRE COMPANY, UPLAND, CA

EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR BRYCE ALEXANDER

SOUND DESIGN BRADLEY VAN HOUTEN

DRAMATURG PATRICIA PUIA

M c SPADDEN HALL • JULY 28 - 30, 2023

SPECIAL THANKS TO: DREW ATTANASIO PHOTOGRAPHY

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CAST (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

COGSWORTH SAMANTHA CALERO

BABETTE ....................................................................................................................................... OLIVIA DOONEY

MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE ...................................................................................... SAMANTHA DOONEY

PRINCE/BEAST .............................................................................................................................. CONNER FOLEY

LEFOU ................................................................................................................................ ALEXANDRIA GOENNER

MRS. POTTS .................................................................................................................................. ZANNA LAWSON

MAURICE NICK MEHLER

CHIP ............................................................................................................................................. MATIAS PISCOYA

LUMIERE ................................................................................................................................. EMERSON ROSCHEK

ENCHANTRESS ................................................................................................................................. GIA SANCHEZ

BELLE ................................................................................................................................. ANYA ALESSA VAZQUEZ

GASTON .......................................................................................................................................... JULIAN VITELLI

LES FILLES ............................................................. MADISON MANCE, MARY KATE MASTERSON, OLIVIA SILVERIO

NARRATORS EMMA PODOLAK, JULIET SANCHEZ, CAROLYNA SOTUYO, CAYLEE VALENCIA

ENSEMBLE ................................................................. LEO BENANDER-M c KAY, SOLEI BOURGEOIS, COOPER FOLEY, VIVIANA FRAILING, MADISON MANCE, MARY KATE MASTERSON, SCARLETT MEINERT, LUCY MULLIN, EMMA PODOLAK, GIA SANCHEZ, JULIET SANCHEZ, OLIVIA SILVERIO, CAROLYNA SOTUYO, CAYLEE VALENCIA

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ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS ......................................................................... KATE CONDIT, SARAH GAMBLIN

DECK MANAGER ...................................................................................................................... MAYA KLEINSORGE

DANCE CAPTAIN ....................................................................................................................... MADISON MANCE

BACKSTAGE CREW ....................................................................... EMMA EASTMAN, ELLA HAMBLEN, BILL SHADE

WARDROBE LEAD ..................................................................................................................... NICOLE LETENDRE

DRESSERS ................................................................................ TINA CEDRAS, JULIET CLAYTON, LAUREN TURNER

WALKWAY MONITOR ............................................................................................ BRUCE GRAEV, RYAN WHEELER

DRESSING ROOM MONITORS ............................................... MARIA GIL, HEATHER GOENNER, JENNIFER MANCE, TARYN MASTERSON, JOANIE BORBELY, KAREN PARTRIDGE, OLIVIA L a CHANCE

AUDIO ENGINEER .............................................................................................................. BRADLEY VAN HOUTEN

AUDIO ASSISTANTS ................................................................... OLIVIA L a CHANCE, MIKE MALAT, PATRICIA PUIA

WIG DESIGN .................................................................................................... BECKA GUREVICH, MARK VANAGAS

COSTUME CONSTRUCTION & CARE ................................ JEAN ACKER, JACK COLE, KATE CONDIT, LINDA FIKES, STEPHANIE FOWLE, KATHLEEN KOLACZ, JOAN LAUGHLIN, SANDY L o PRESTI, JOHN M c KERROW, JESSICA SHWEDEL, JUDY SMITH, JEAN SNYDER

SCENIC CONSTRUCTION & PAINTING ......................................................... REX BURNS, ED EZRINE, JOE FEMIA, MEGAN JIMENEZ, KIP JONES, STEVE LEE, RUSS LOYET, RAY MARASCO, JANE SHUB, JEFF SMITH, MARY LOU TAYLOR, MICHAEL TROOP, MJ WANN

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SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACTS , SCENES & MUSICAL NUMBERS

PROLOGUE: A CASTLE

SCENE ONE: THE VILLAGE

Belle ............................................................................................................... BELLE, GASTON, LEFOU, VILLAGERS

SCENE TWO: THE FOREST

SCENE THREE: THE CASTLE

SCENE FOUR: BELLE’S COTTAGE

Belle (Reprise) ......................................................................................................................... BELLE, LES FILLES

SCENE FIVE: THE CASTLE

Home ............................................................................................................................................................ BELLE

SCENE SIX: THE TAVERN

Gaston LEFOU, GASTON, LES FILLES, VILLAGERS

Gaston (Reprise) ......................................................................................................................... GASTON, LEFOU

SCENE SEVEN: THE CASTLE

Be Our Guest ............................................................................ LUMIERE, CHIP, MRS. POTTS, CASTLE SERVANTS

SCENE EIGHT: THE FOREST

SCENE NINE: THE CASTLE

Something There ...................... BELLE, BEAST, LUMIERE, COGSWORTH, MRS. POTTS, CHIP, BABETTE, MADAME

Human Again ..................... LUMIERE, COGSWORTH, MRS. POTTS, BABETTE, MADAME, CHIP, CASTLE SERVANTS

SCENE TEN: THE VILLAGE

SCENE ELEVEN: THE CASTLE

Beauty and the Beast MRS. POTTS

SCENE TWELVE: BELLE’S COTTAGE

The Mob Song ......................................................................... GASTON, LEFOU, MONSIEUR D’ARQUE, VILLAGERS

SCENE THIRTEEN: THE CASTLE

Home (Reprise) .......................................................................................................................................... BELLE

Finale ............................................................................................................................. BELLE, PRINCE, COMPANY

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CAST BIOS

LEO BENANDERM c KAY

(Ensemble) is a young Renaissance man with a wide variety of talents and interests. He is a soccer and tennis player; a retired competitive gymnast; he plays many instruments including the French horn, flute, oboe, clarinet, Native American flute, and piano; he is studying 3 languages; enjoys traveling and has had the privilege of visiting many amazing countries; and has a passion for art and fashion; all while successfully balancing his studies at Seacrest Country Day School. He loves the stage and has acted in several productions including TNP’s Into the Woods JR, Newsies JR , and Peter Pan. Leo is honored to join the amazing cast of Beauty and the Beast JR!

SOLEI BOURGEOIS

(Ensemble) is so proud to be at TNP. She loves the stage and at the age of 5 was cast as Lulu in the tour of Waitress at Artis Naples. From there, she couldn’t get enough of the stage and

has been cast as Annie/Annie , Gretl/The Sound Of Music, Young Anna/Frozen JR , and much more. Solei dances with her mom at Hit The Floor Dance Company, takes vocal lessons with Miss Laura from The Vocal Ring Studio, studies acting with Jessica Walck, and loves ballet at Naples Dance Conservatory.

SAMANTHA CALERO

(Cogsworth) is very excited to be a part of TNP KidzAct’s Beauty & the Beast JR . This is her second production outside of school and she feels honored to be a part of this beautiful show. She is 13 years old and attends Corkscrew Middle in the 7th grade. Samantha is also a first chair, three year violist in Advanced Orchestra. Getting to be a part of this journey could not be done without her family. Samantha is so excited for the connections and bonds she’s about to build.

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OLIVIA DOONEY

(Babette) is 15 years old and attends The Village School. This is her third production with TNP and she is thrilled to be back and in the cast of Beauty and the Beast JR . Recent credits include Princess Fiona/Shrek JR , Edwina/ Dear Edwina JR , Ada/Newsies JR , Marcy/ School of Rock , and Moana/Moana JR . When not on stage, Olivia is a cheerleader, soccer player, and loves hanging out with her sisters and friends. She wants to thank Katie and Bret and the entire cast and crew for all their hard work on this production, and she is grateful to all her teachers who support her along the way. Enjoy the show!

SAMANTHA DOONEY

(Madame de la Grande Bouche) is 15 years old and attends The Village School. This is her third production with TNP and she is so excited to be in the cast of Beauty and the Beast JR . Past credits include: Ensemble/Godspell JR , Ensemble/ Thirteen The Musical , Ada/Seitz/Newsies

JR , Oaken/Frozen JR , Dorothy/The Wizard of Oz , and Marta/The Sound of Music.

When not on stage, Samantha runs varsity cross country, plays soccer, and loves hanging out with her sisters and friends. She wants to thank Katie, Bret, Grace, Mary Anne and the entire cast and crew for being so great and fun! Thanks for coming and enjoy the show!

CONNER FOLEY (Prince/Beast)

is a 9th grader at Seacrest Country Day School. This is his 3rd show at The Naples Players. His most recent roles include Jack Kelly in Newsies JR and Ryan in High School Musical . When not on stage, Conner plays varsity soccer and is involved in student government. He wants to thank everyone involved in the production of Beauty and the Beast JR! Enjoy the show!

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CAST BIOS

COOPER FOLEY

(Ensemble) is a 6th grader at Seacrest Country Day School. This is his third show with The Naples Players. When not on stage, Cooper enjoys RC car racing and playing soccer. He hopes you enjoy the show!

VIVIANA FRAILING

(Ensemble) is 11 years old and loves gymnastics and theatre. She has always loved performing and watching theatre productions. Viviana is excited to finally be in one!

ALEXANDRIA GOENNER

(Lefou) is so excited to be in Beauty and the Beast JR . She was in Matilda JR, Dear Edwina JR, Seussical JR and Newsies JR . She loves singing, dancing and

going to Disney. She would like to thank her teachers at TNP for being so awesome. Enjoy the show.

ZANNA LAWSON

(Mrs. Potts) is 13 years old and has been doing theatre since she was 6. She has done over 19 shows but this is her first with KidzAct! Her favorite experience in theatre was when she went to JTF in Atlanta and got a callback for ITheatrics. She is so grateful to take on a role like Mrs. Potts and hopes to do more shows with KidzAct.

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MADISON MANCE

(Dance Captain/Les Filles/ Ensemble) is thrilled to be part of such a fun, talented cast, and is grateful for this amazing opportunity! She is no stranger to the stage. Previous credits include Rapunzel/Into the Woods JR , Marta/The Sound of Music, Nancy/Newsies JR , and Young Kangaroo/Seussical JR . A native of Ontario, Canada, Madison is loving life as a Floridian and is going into grade 6 at The Village School. She would like to thank Ms. Katie, Mr. Bret and Ms. Angelina for their guidance throughout this fantastic experience. Enjoy the show!

MARY KATE MASTERSON

(Les Filles/Ensemble) With her love of theatre and heart for music, Mary Kate is so excited to return to the TNP stage in the tale as old as time, Beauty and the Beast JR . Mary Kate is 13 years old and this will be her 3rd production at TNP, with past credits including Newsies JR and The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon . In addition to theatre, Mary

Kate has been singing her little heart out for years now, her most recent invitational being The National Anthem for the Minnesota Twins home game at Hammond Stadium. Mary Kate wishes to thank everyone involved in Beauty for making it such a special experience, and she is so happy YOU are here! Please enjoy the show!

NICHOLAS MEHLER

(Maurice) is so excited to be performing in this production of Beauty and the Beast JR! This is his second show at The Naples Players. He played Cinderella’s Prince in Into the Woods JR earlier this summer. Other past roles include Prince Eric/The Little Mermaid , as well as an ensemble member in All Shook Up. He would like to thank his family, friends, and Lizzy for all the support. Enjoy the show!

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SCARLETT MEINERT

(Ensemble/Sausage Curl Girl) is an upcoming 7th grader. This will be her first show at The Naples Players and she is very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing cast! Aside from acting, Scarlett loves to sing and hang out with friends. She hopes everyone enjoys the show.

LUCY MULLIN

(Ensemble) is 13 and goes to St. Ann. Her favorite subjects are literature and science. This is her 4th year performing in musical theater. Past productions include Ebenezer Jr, Annie, Junie B. Jones and Newsies . What she finds most fun about theater is not only does she get to perform a beautiful play, but she gets to meet new people and make new friends. This summer for her 13th birthday, she and her mom are going on an amazing trip to NYC where she will realize her dream of seeing a Broadway musical (SIX!). In her free time, she loves roller skating and riding her electric scooter. She has 2 cats - Solo (male

tabby) and Autumn (female calico). Lucy hopes you enjoy the show as much as she enjoys acting!

MATIAS PISCOYA

(Chip), age 9, is a young performer with a heart of gold. Matias has always been passionate about singing, making music a hobby of his ever since he was young. He was part of a previous musical production, where he was able to hone his skills as an ensemble performer. Now, Matias is excited to take on his biggest role yet. With his infectious spirit and love for the stage, Matias is dedicated to pouring every ounce of passion he has into this new and exciting opportunity. His family and friends are excited to see him grow as an artist as he continues to leave his mark on the world of musical theater.

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CAST BIOS

EMMA PODOLAK

(Narrator/Ensemble) is 12 years old and is going into 7th grade at Gulfview Middle. This is her second show with TNP, and she is so excited to be a part of the cast. Besides theater, Emma enjoys playing the French horn and piano, drawing, dance class, and traveling. She hopes you enjoy the show!

EMERSON ROSCHEK

(Lumiere) is delighted to be in her third TNP production. She is so excited to play Lumiere and can’t wait to light up the stage! Most recently she was in Newsies and had a blast singing and dancing with her friends. She dances with Hit the Floor and so appreciates all her teachers and their support. Emme enjoys all things creative and has had so much fun this summer here at The Naples Players! She hopes you enjoy the show!

GIA SANCHEZ

(Enchantress/ Ensemble) is starting this fall at Oakridge Middle. She has enjoyed many KidzAct classes & onstage shows since she was 5 years old. A few highlights were Jojo/Newsies JR , Moana/Moana JR , and Farmhand/Person of Oz/The Wizard of Oz . When not onstage, she enjoys doing art & dance classes. Gia would like to thank her family & friends for all their support preparing for this show! Enjoy!

JULIET SANCHEZ

(Narrator/Ensemble) is an incoming 8th grader at Oakridge Middle. She is very excited for her first performance with TNP. She is a spectacular cello player and performs in multiple orchestras around the county. Juliet would like to thank her family for all their support throughout the theatre experience and she hopes you enjoy the show!

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OLIVIA SILVERIO

(Les Filles/Ensemble) is a middle school student at Seacrest Country Day School. Olivia is thrilled to make her TNP debut in Beauty and the Beast JR . Olivia enjoys acting, singing, and playing her ukulele. Her other performances include Ripley/Haunted High , her solo vocal performance in the Christmas Eve production at St. Agnes Catholic Church, along with several other small performances singing and playing her ukulele. When Olivia is not performing, Olivia loves being outdoors and enjoys scuba diving, competing on the school swim team, and learning about marine life.

CAROLYNA SOTUYO

(Narrator/Ensemble) is so excited to be in another show here at TNP! This is her second production here, as she was previously seen as Oscar Delancey in Newsies JR . We hope you enjoy the show!

CAYLEE VALENCIA

(Narrator/Ensemble) is 12 years old and going into 7th grade at The Village School. This is her 8th show. Most recently, she appeared as Tommy Boy in Newsies JR . When she’s not on stage, you can find her reading, bike riding, playing piano, hanging out with her three dogs, and watching her older brother play tennis. She is so grateful for the cast and staff working really hard to put on an amazing performance and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

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CAST BIOS

ANYA ALESSA VAZQUEZ

(Belle) Anya’s journey as a performer began when she discovered her true passion at a tender age. Thanks to her show-stopping performance and undeniable talent, she was awarded the top prize in a national singing competition representing the Cayman Islands at just 5 years old. Since then, her talent has only continued to grow, winning multiple competitions and eventually joining the pop group 4 Elements. Alessa’s natural performing gifts are coupled with diverse skills in ice skating and dancing, making her a multidimensional artist. Today, as Belle, Alessa is ecstatic to have such an important role and is dedicated to creating magic on stage. Her unwavering hard work and dedication to her craft will undoubtedly captivate audiences.

JULIAN VITELLI

(Gaston) is a freshman at Seacrest Country Day School and is thrilled to be back on The Naples

Players’ stage as Gaston! Julian has previously played in Zeke/High School Musical , Principal Cutter/Haunted High, Albert/ Newsies JR , E/Sally Sells Seashells and You Can Too, Principal Augustus/The Grinch, Lord/James and the Giant Peach, and more! He would like to thank his family and friends for their love and support, and hopes you enjoy the show!

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CREATIVE TEAM BIOS

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GRACE CAUDILL

(Stage Manager) is going into her second year at the University of Central Florida, earning a BFA in Stage Management! At The Naples Players, she previously worked on Something Rotten! and stage managed all throughout her high school years. She is so excited to be a part of her first KidzAct show here at The Naples Players and hopes you enjoy the show!

KATE CONDIT

(Assistant Stage Manager) is 11 years old and loves to perform. When she’s not acting you can find her baking, playing Minecraft, and competing with her Odyssey of the Mind team. Most recently Kate appeared as Mrs. Mayor in Seussical JR and Amanda Thripp in Matilda JR. Other theatrical performances include The Little Mermaid JR (KidzAct), The Wizard Of Oz (NPAC), Mary Poppins (Melody Lane), and James and the Giant Peach (CfABS). She’s excited to be here and hopes you enjoy the show!

KATIE CROSS

(Director) was raised in Colorado and received her BFA in Theater Performance from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her theater credits include Sweet & Lucky (Denver Center/Third Rail Productions), The Tempest and Twelfth Night (Colorado Shakespeare Festival), In Flight: The Story of Sabine Van Dam (Gulfshore Playhouse Outreach), Art Dog (Denver Children’s Theater), and Christmas at Pemberley (Emerald Coast Theater Company). Film credits include Life’s Rewards (Amazon Prime), and Belleville Cop (Netflix). She has been a teaching artist for all ages for the last decade, and currently teaches performance classes at The Naples Players. Working on this production has been a joy thanks to the talents of all students involved! www.katiecross.com

SARAH GAMBLIN

(Assistant Stage Manager) moved to Naples in June 2022. While she has had experience performing through school and for a local

community theater in Des Moines, Iowa, her love of theater has only grown throughout her experience at The Naples Players. She is exhilarated by the enthusiasm of the TNP community and hopes you enjoy the show!

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MARY ANNE

M c AVOY

M c KERROW

(Costume Designer) has been costuming and teaching the young actors of TNP’s KidzAct program since 2005. As a performer for TNP, she was last seen as Donna in Mamma Mia! Other TNP roles include Elizabeth Benning/ Young Frankenstein , Momma Rose/Gypsy, and Madame Thenardier/Les Misérables . Most recently, she debuted at The Laboratory Theater in Ft. Myers as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd.

BRET POULTER

(Choreographer)

has been a KidzAct instructor

since 2018 and primarily works with students in grades 3-8. He has also acted as director and/or choreographer for KidzAct productions of The Sound of Music JR, Disney’s Descendants, Dear Edwina JR, Seussical JR, and Newsies JR. He is thrilled to be spending his summer with the casts and creative teams for both Into the Woods JR and Beauty and the Beast JR. Enjoy the show!

MIKE SANTOS

(Scenic Design)

has been working in The Naples Players Scene

Shop for over 18 years now. Originally from Upstate New York, he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Cazenovia College. Favorite scenic designs include Guys and Dolls, The Wedding Singer, and Mary Poppins for TNP; and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Disney’s Descendants, and Matilda JR for KidzAct. A big thank you to the volunteers for doing what they do best! And to his wife, Judith, for being everything :-).

ANGELINA SOZIO

(Music Director) is a dedicated and passionate vocalist with excellent organizational skills, aiming to entertain and educate others. She works as a private voice teacher in Naples, Florida, and has also held the role of Music Director for shows at both the Naples Performing Arts Center and The Naples Players. Angelina is a professionally trained musician, having earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Florida Gulf Coast University. Additionally, she contributes her musical talents to Naples United Church of Christ and performs annually with the Naples Carolers. Angelina has gained valuable experience through music education internships, directing summer camps, and leading choral ensembles. She is enthusiastic about advancing her career in the field.

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CREATIVE TEAM BIOS (IN

ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

CLIFFORD SPULOCK

(Lighting Designer) is a nationally recognized lighting designer! Recent theatre lighting design credits include:

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (US National Tour); Blitz (Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line); Newsies, Mary Poppins, Honeymoon in Vegas, Little Shop of Horrors (Slow Burn Theatre); Steel Pier, Fields of Ambrosia, Home For The Holidays (Surflight Theatre); The Spitfire Grill, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, A Chorus Line, Saturday Night Fever, Xanadu (Laguna Playhouse); Sister Act, Grease (MNM Theatre Company); and many more! Much love and appreciation to his #1 fan, his beautiful wife Alicia! www.CSLightingDesign.com Instagram: @CSLightingDesign, TikTok: @CSpulock

BRADLEY VAN HOUTEN

(Sound Design) earned his bachelor’s degree in Theatre: Design & Technical Production and

Theatre: Stage Management from Western Michigan University. Originally from Michigan, he now

calls Florida and The Naples Players home. Since starting with TNP in 2013, he has worked on many productions and he looks forward to continuing the growth of our volunteers on Team Sound on future productions. In his off time, Brad enjoys walks and cuddle time with his fur baby Malone, a Cocker Spaniel Mix who knows just how cute he is.

JASON WAGAMAN

(Properties Coordinator)

graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a BFA in Theatre

Design and Technology. This is Jason’s second season here at TNP as the Technical Director. He couldn’t be more joyful to work alongside the expert Mike Santos. Jason wants to specifically thank all of the scenic volunteers for creating and making this art come to life. He is happy to call Naples and TNP his home.

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