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PHOTOS AND STORY By Alex Syphers Staff Writer
A classic fairy tale of the prevailing power of love is coming to life at the Newington Children’s Theatre Company when the young talent n Newington and the surrounding areas culminate months of rehearsal with the opening of “Beauty and the Beast” this weekend. “It’s my favorite; I love ‘Beauty and the Beast’,” said Christa Pizzoferrato, who at 23 has taken on the challenge of directing the play. This is not your typical “Beauty and the Beast” remake, said Pizzoferrato. The production, orchestrated by a young team of directors and actors has been rewritten to include more comedy and action into the mix, as well as expanding the Beast’s role and playing along his emotional
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divide. There are other subtle changes to the story line including the addition of Belle’s mother and two sisters, who provide a deeper glimpse into the life of Belle, before her heart becomes intertwined with the Beast’s. “In a way you can see the contrasts between Belle and the Beast and how different they are but how similar they are together. They are from two different worlds but they are both the same person. They both fight with the same issue.” said Dean Marino, 15, who plays the Beast. The objects that talk in the original play, the teacup and candle stick, have been replaced with a chair and painting. There is also an “amazing” and well coordinated Christa Pizzoferrato,23, director of ‘Beauty and the Beast’, styles Belle’s hair during a dress rehearsal at the Newington Children’s Theatre. sword fight. During a recent sneak peek rehearsal the young cast came together to put on a brilliant display of skill in both acting and singing. It was an incredible rehearsal, showing how such a young group of actors, ranging in age from 5 to 17 years old, can write, direct, and act with precision and believable emotion. “They gelled really well right from the start, which is something that is really hard to find and the new ones blended in really well,” said Pizzoferrato, “They are all happy to help each other. They all want to see the play succeed.” The play has two casts in an effort to expand the number of actors and actresses who can participate in the production. The lead role of the Beast was played that night by 17 year old Ronnie Sanchez of New Britain. Ronnie Sanchez, of New Britain, and Bridget Corcuran, of Southington, reSee Beauty, Page 9
hearse their roles as the Beast and Belle in preparation for the productions opening night, Friday, January 28.