Friday, March 30, 2018 The Garden City News
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Stratford’s Beauty & the Beast, Jr. – A Tale as Old as Time
Audiences young and old sang along to familiar songs and delighted as they watched Stratford’s fifth-graders, 157 strong, present “Beauty & the Beast, Jr.” on February 7th & 8th. The two casts performed two shows each under the direction of music teacher Mrs. Meredith Lavin with assistants Miss Babjak, Mr. Ryan Biglin, Miss Ciquera, Ms. Cleary, Mrs. Connolly, Mrs. DiMartino, Mrs. Dowden and
Mrs. Fisher-Fogel. Many thanks also to choreographer Mrs. Tavernese, set designer art teacher Miss Howard, stage crew coordinator Mr. Madden, and sound directors Mr. Pollitt and Mr. Davola. Included here are just a few images from both casts. To view the entire album, click on the Photo Gallery tab at the top of Stratford School’s web page: https://www.gardencity.k12. ny.us/Domain/11
The Enchantress turned the Prince into a horrible Beast. (Cast 2)
The Old Beggar revealed herself to be an Enchantress after she was scorned by the Prince. (Cast 1) Belle sang about “This Provincial Life” surrounded by people of her village. w(Cast 2)
Belle found her father at the Beast’s castle. (Cast 2)
With rousing voices, the fifth graders sang “Gaston” as he stood proudly, center stage, and expressed his plans to marry Belle – something Belle wanted no part of. (Cast 1)