“Beauty and the Beast” at Bingham High
Bingham High’s drama department invites you to be their guest at their presentation of Disney’s musical, “Beauty and the Beast” Nov. 11-22 at 7 p.m.
For the first time, reserved seating will be offered at any performance, and matinee performances are being offered at 2 p.m. on Nov 12 and 19, in addition to the evening performances. Tickets can be purchased at the Bingham High School office at 2160 West 10400 South from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ticket prices range from $7 to $10.
The cast for this production is a large one with 90 students participating, including actors and musicians. “Everyone is encouraged to try out for the musical,” Director Michelle Willden said. “The students actually are the engine running the production, and many friendships are formed by their close associations.”
The lead roles in the production will be played by Kayla Huff as Belle, Jared Christensen as Gaston and Jake Lauritzen as The Beast.
“This is the most ambitious project we’ve done to date,” Willden said. “It’s a terrific show, complete with fireworks on stage, right in the theatre. It will knock your socks off!”
In conjunction with the matinee performances on Nov. 12 and 19, Belle, Gaston, The Beast, and other characters from the musical will host a special tea party for all small princesses and princes. The ticket includes admission to the tea party at noon, a lighted rose favor and reserved seating at the matinee performance at 2 pm. The cost is $20/child ticket, and $10/adult ticket. Tickets to the tea party must be purchased in advance, beginning Oct. 31.
Children attending the tea party will also have the opportunity to have their picture taken with the characters by a professional photographer. Pictures are separate and can be purchased the day of the performance.
“We want to provide an opportunity for younger children to have a great theatre experience. When the kids come to the tea party, they will be able to interact with the characters personally. Then when they view the performance, the story will be that much more meaningful to them,” Willden said
