Disney's Beauty and the Beast

PRESENTS

Music by ALAN MENKEN

JUNE 9-25, 2023

Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN & TIM RICE

Originally Directed by Robert Jess Roth

Book by LINDA WOOLVERTON

Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI • www.MTIShows.com

Direction by BETH DOMANN & LORIANNE DUNN

Choreography by LORIANNE DUNN

Lighting & Sound Design JAMIE BOWER

Music Direction by CARLA WOOTTON & PARKER PAYNE

Scenic Design JOHN R. “CHUCK” ROGERS

Vocial Direction by SUSAN GRAVATT

Costume Design KALEY JACKSON, BAILEY DORAN, BECKY SMITH

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CAST

Narrator ..................................................................................................................................................SANDY SKOGLUND-YOUNG

Young Prince DANIEL GIMLIN

Enchantress ................................................................................................................................................................. JESSICA BOWER

Beast ROBERT HAZLETTE

Belle...................................................................................................................................................................................... HAYDEN GISH

Baker AVERY SERAFINI*

Marie LUCY GOWERS*

Shepherd ....................................................................................................................................................................... RILEY TILLERY*

Tavern Master BILLY GOWERS

Laundry Lady .............................................................................................................................................................. HAILEY ACKLIN

Milkmaid CHLOE MASSENGALE

Flower Seller ..................................................................................................................................................................KENDER BELT*

Sausage Curl Lady KRISTEN WALKER*

Candlemaker................................................................................................................................................................... AUSTIN FOGG*

Hat Seller BRETT JOHNSTON

Bookseller .............................................................................................................................................................. MATTHEW JAMES*

Crony MASON BROWN

Gaston ........................................................................................................................................................... JONATHAN ROBERTSON

LeFou CODY GUINN

Maurice ....................................................................................................................................................................... DENNIS ROBERTS

Monsier D’Arque JT KENDALL

Les Filles de Villes ......................................................................... ARTEMIS LEO, SARIAH WERTMAN, TIERA TYLER*

Cogsworth AJ SHARER

Lumiere ........................................................................................................................................................................JOSEPH GALETTI

Coatrack GABRIEL HOBBS

Babette ........................................................................................................................................................................ AVERY TILLETTE

Mrs. Potts AUBREY L. SMITH

Chip...................................................................................................................................................ELI SHERROW/AVA BARTLETT

Madame De La Grande Bouche HEATHER UNDERWOOD

Prince NICK SHANNON*

Rose Dancers

KYRIE LEININGER, CHLOE HUANG, CADENCE BENSON, AVREY HURSHMAN, KATELY SUTHERLAND, ALYSSA HAKAN, ARAVIS LEININGER, LOLA SALLIE, BETSY CYBULSKI, KAYDENCE CAMERON, MEGAN MCNEILIS, ZOE ALLIE, GABRIEL HOBBS, ALEX KENNEDY, ELIAS WALLEY, JAY KILLIAN

Village Men

ALEX KENNEDY, BEN LOUGHARY*, DANIEL GIMLIN, ELIAS WALLEY, GABRIEL HOBBS, JAY KILLIAN, NICK SHANNON, OLIVER FLOYD

Women of the Village

CAROLINE KELLY, FAITH ROBERTS*, KATIE MIZELL*, LAKYN LEE*, LAUREL KEMPER, LYNDSEY WILLIAMS*, NIKKI BOLER, REAGHAN SKILES*, SKYLAR DESUK*, ZEKE ROBERTS, TABITHA VARVIL*, ZOE GUIDRY*

Children of the Village

AVA BARTLETT/ELI SHERROW, CASTLE KILBURN*, CHARLIE TEAGUE, CLAIRE LEBECK, LORALEI BLEVINS, MORGAN BAUM, SOPHIE RIZZO*

Youth of the Village

ASH MITCHELL, AVERY BUENING, CALISE LITTLETON, DELANEY THURMAN, EMILY STINE, LOGEN CARDWELL, NATALIE HAKALA

Daughters of the Village

ALYSSA HAKAN, ARAVIS LEININGER, AVREY HURSHMAN, BETSY CYBULSKI, CADENCE BENSON, CHLOE HUANG, KATELY SUTHERLAND, KAYDENCE CAMERON, KYRIE LEININGER, LOLA SALLIE, MEGAN MCNEILIS, ZOE ALLIE

Gargoyles

ABIGAIL SIMON WOELK, JACOB NALLEY*, KEILEI DOWNER, MEREK DAVIS*

Wolves

KYRIE LEININGER, CHLOE HUANG, CADENCE BENSON, NATALIE HAKALA, AVREY HURSHMAN, ELIAS WALLEY, KATELY SUTHERLAND, ALYSSA HAKAN, ARAVIS LEININGER

Napkins

KATELY SUTHERLAND, MEGAN MCNEILIS, LOLA SALLIE, KAYDENCE CAMERON, ZOE ALLIE

Las Vegas Show Plates

LAUREL KEMPER, REAGHAN SKILES*, SKYLER DESUK*, CADENCE BENSON

Lovely Dishes

FAITH ROBERTS, ZOE GUIDRY*, LAKYN LEE*

Ballet Saucers

ARAVIS LEININGER, KYRIE LEININGER, ALYSSA HAKAN

Menu.......................................................................................................................................................................... MATTHEW JAMES*

Flatware

JAY KILLIAN, DANIEL GIMLIN, ALEX KENNEDY, GABRIEL HOBBS, OLIVER FLOYD

Cups

AVA BARTLETT/ELI SHERROW, CLAIRE LEBECK, LORALAI BLEVINS, CHARLIE TEAGUE, CASTLE KILBURN*, SOPHIE RIZZO*

Placemat CHLOE HUANG

Salt AVREY HURSHMAN

Pepper ............................................................................................................................................................................... ELIAS WALLEY

Cake LYNDSEY WILLIAMS*

Sweets

NATALIE HAKALA, LOGEN CARDWELL, EMILY STINE, DELANEY THURMAN, CALISE LITTLETON, ASH MITCHELL, MORGAN BAUM, BETSY CYBULSKI, AVERY BUENING

Flowers BILLY GOWERS AND KRISTEN WALKER*

Pantry en Parade

CAROLINE KELLY*, CHLOE MASSENGALE, HAILEY ACKLIN, KATIE MIZELL*, KENDER BELT*, LUCY GOWERS*, NIKKI BOLER, TABITHA VARVIL*, ZEKE ROBERTS, AUSTIN FOGG*, AVERY SERAFINI*, BEN LOUGHARY*, BRETT JOHNSTON, DENNIS ROBERTS, JT KENDALL, MASON BROWN, RILEY TILLERY*, NICK SHANNON*

Understudies:

BEAST U/S--MATTHEW JAMES; GASTON U/S—NICK SHANNON; D’ARQUE U/S--BILLY GOWERS; LUMIERE U/S--JT KENDALL; COGSWORTH U/S—MASON BROWN; MRS. POTTS U/S—HAILEY ACKLIN

*denotes Springfield Little Theatre mainstage debut

MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT ONE

“Overture” ROSE DANCERS

“Prologue” NARRATOR, YOUNG PRINCE, ENCHANTRESS, BEAST, GARGOYLES, ROSE DANCERS

“Belle” VILLAGERS

“Maurice Travels” MAURICE

“Wolf Chase 1”..........................................................................................................................................................................WOLVES, MAURICE

“Me” ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... GASTON, BELLE

“Belle” (Reprise) ................................................................................................................................................................................................... BELLE

“Home”........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ BELLE

“Home” (Tag) .........................................................................................................MRS. POTTS, MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE

“Gaston” ..... LEFOU, GASTON, MEN OF THE VILLAGE, LES FILLES DES VILLES, DAUGHTERS OF THE VILLAGE

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

“How Long Must This Go On?”..............................................................................................................................BEAST, ROSE DANCERS

“Be Our Guest” .......................................................................................................................................... LUMIERE, ENCHANTED CASTLE

“If I Can’t Love Her”......................................................................................................................................................BEAST, ROSE DANCERS

There will be one 15-minute intermission. ACT TWO

“Entre’ acte”.............................................................................................................................................................................................. ORCHESTRA

“Wolf Chase 2” BELLE, WOLVES, BEAST

“Something There” BELLE, BEAST, LUMIERE, COGSWORTH, MRS. POTTS, CHIP

“Human Again” LUMIERE, MRS. POTTS, COGSWORTH, BABETTE, MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE, ENCHANTED CASTLE

“Beauty and The Beast” MRS. POTTS, BELLE, BEAST

“If I Can’t Love Her” (Reprise) ..................................................................................................................................................................... BEAST

“A Change In Me” .................................................................................................................................................................................................. BELLE

“The Mob Song”................................................................................................................... GASTON, MONSIER D’ARQUE, VILLAGERS

“Home” (Reprise) ................................................................................................................................................................................................. BELLE

“Transformation”.............................................................................................................................................................................................. PRINCE

“Finale Ultimo” ............................................................................................................................................................................................. COMPANY

Bows.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... COMPANY

THE ORCHESTRA

Keyboard 1/Conductor...................................................................................................................................... PARKER PAYNE

Keyboard 2....................................................................................................................................................KIMBERLY HOGSETT

Keyboard 3........................................................................................................................................................DANIELLE HARDIN

Drums DAVID NACE

Percussion CLAYTON AVERY

Reed .....................................................................................MICHELLE DRAPER, SUZANNE BREWER, JEFF WATERS

Horn ...............................................................................................................................................................................LAURA MUDGE

Trumpet..................................................................................................................................................................... KENNEDY RYAN

Trombone ...................................................................................................................................................................BOB SWANSON

Violin .................................................................................................................................................................................. TINA SIBLEY

Cello JACQUE TRTAN

Bass JAKE LUELLEN

Technical Directors

JOHN R. “CHUCK” ROGERS & JAMIE BOWER

Assistant Technical Director

CORBIN CHAFFIN

Technical Assistants

CODY GUINN, MICHELLE STURM

Scenic Artists

BARB PARKER, ANDREW WILSON, MELISSA BRIGGS

Production Stage Managers

AUDREY DAVIS, GARRIN ROSEBROUGH

Sound Board Operator ............... JAMIE BOWER

Light Board Operator.............. MICHELLE STURM

Follow Spots .................................... AVA GRAHAM, KAILEE ELAINE CRAIG

Flies ............ KAY LANGSTON, JAMESON BLAIR, GARTH DOMES

Deck Crew CHRISTIAN CARROLL, NOAH COPPEDGE, ISABELLE CHRISTIAN, LEO WRIGHT, GRAYSON JOHNSON, CORBIN CHAFFIN, ERIN SHELTON

Set Construction .................. BRUCE MENARD, CORBIN CHAFFIN, CODY GUINN, MICHELLE STURM, ANDREW WILSON, BARB PARKER, TRUDIE COURTNEY, CELINE DANIELS, MELISSA BRIGGS, BRI BLAIR, GREG GIMLIN, RYLAN GIMLIN, CADENCE GIMLIN, BRAYDEN GIMLIN, BRITANY GIMLIN, BRIELLE HAWKINS, AVA GRAHAM, KAILEE ELAINE CRAIG, SAMANTHA GARDNER, ERIN SHELTON, DOUG CANNON

Prop Construction

MOLLIE GLENN, CAROLINE BAILEY, BRUCE MENARD, SHANTEL DOYLE, KAI BUFFINGTON, LOREN HALMICK, ERIN SHELTON, GRETCHEN TEAGUE, TONYA FORBES, MICHELLE STURM, ALEX SCRANTON, LORIANNE DUNN, ROBERT HAZLETTE, KAIRA PLASTER, RYAN GLENN

Rehearsal Pianists

SUSAN GRAVATT, JEEJAY MARCIARELLA, PARKER PAYNE, CARLA WOOTTON

Dance Assistants

IMARI STOUT, JOHANNA THORNSBERRY

Acting Assistant

JESSICA BOWER

Production Assistant

TONYA FORBES

Lobby Décor

ALEX SCRANTON, LORIANNE DUNN, ROBERT HAZLETTE, KAIRA PLASTER

cOSTUMES

Costume Designers

KALEY JACKSON, BAILEY DORAN, BECKY SMITH

Costume Construction JEREMY STERLING, NATALIE REGENOLD, SKY BILLEDO, AVA GRAHAM, JENNIFER VAUGHN, GRETCHEN TEAGUE, ANGELA RECORD, TRICIA BUSH, LINDA LANHAM, LEE-ELLEN STARKS, DARLENE HENNE, JOANN DAIGH, FRED DAIGH, KAITLYN BUENING, HEIDI GUIDRY, ELIZEBETH BAUM, JENNIFER DOWNER, KATY FOSTER-DUGAN, GAEL WHITE, BRYNN WHITE, ISOBEL RAMSEY, KATIE LEBECK, ERIN SHELTON, KAI BUFFINGTON, SHANTEL DOYLE, NOEL PERRALES, MIA MCCLANAHAN, TEDDY ROBERTS, CARRIE ROBERTS, RICK DUNN, CONNIE DUNN, SARIAH WERTMEN, TAMMY STEIN, ROBERT HAZLETTE, DELANEY THURMAN, REAGHAN SKILES, ZOE GUIDRY, FAITH ROBERTS, COREY KILBURN, DUSTIN BARTLETT, DEE BIGGERS, AMANDA BARTLETT, LILY BARTLETT, JADA ROSEBROUGH, STEPHEN EWING, KACIE HUGHES, TRISHNA ROSEBROUGH, LORIANNE DUNN

Wigs

RICK CHARTON

Costume Maintenance

NATALIE REGENOLD

SPECIAL THANKS

VOGUE CLEANERS

KEYBOARD PROGRAMMING BY KeyboardTEK PERCUSSION PROGRAMMING BY CLAYTON AVERY UNITED WAY OF THE OZARKS

PAUL AND CAROL REINERT

BLANCA MALLONEE

SLT EDUCATION ANGELS

THE GUILD FOR SLT

TRAVIS LILES AND NANCY EVANS

KELLY AND BRAD KENNEDY

SLT STAFF

THE PARENTS AND FAMILIES OF OUR CAST AND CREW OUR AUDIENCES

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HAILEY ACKLIN (Ensemble/Laundry Lady)

Hailey is a music teacher at David Harrison Elementary School. She has previously been in several SLT shows including All Shook Up and Footloose (Ethel). In her spare time Hailey enjoys dancing with UpStage and playing with her puppy Violet. Many thanks to the directors and Mom & Dad. Psalm 69:30

ZOE ALLIE (Daughter of the Village/Napkin/ Le Fille De Ville) Zoe is a junior at Greenwood Laboratory School. Zoe participates in a numerous amount of activities in order to keep herself busy. Besides theatre, Zoe is a varsity soccer, cheer, and tennis player. Zoe would like to thank her parents for being the best role models and her friends and instructors.

AVA BARTLETT (Chip / Cup / Child of the Village)

Ava is so excited to be part of this beautiful production as Chip! She is an upcoming sixth grader and SLT has become her home away from home. This is her fourth main stage performance; she was previously seen in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Jemima), School of Rock (Madison), and Shrek The Musical, JR. (Gingy).

MORGAN BAUM (Child of the Village/Sweet)

Morgan is a seventh grader at Ozark. At SLT, she is in Troupe and Illumination Dance Company. Morgan has been in many SLT productions, most recently in White Christmas (Susan Waverly). She loves to travel with her family. Morgan wants to thank Lorianne and Beth for this magical opportunity!

KENDER BELT (Woman of the Village/Flower Seller/Pantry) This is Kender’s debut show with SLT! She holds a BA in theatre, her Elem. teaching certification, and a master’s degree in Elem. reading. She has 2 kiddos at home who love Disney magic! This show’s for you! Thanks goes out to her husband and parents for holding down the fort for all these past weeks!

CADENCE BENSON (Daughter of the Village)

Cadence is a junior at OTC in the middle college program. She has been in many shows at SLT and is excited to be in a show again. She likes to paint write, and dance in her free time. She would like to thank all of her teachers for supporting her in her passion for theatre.

LORALEI BLEVINS (Child of the Village/ Enchanted Cup) Loralei, 10, is excited about her appearance with Springfield Little Theatre. Loralei was previously seen in SLT’s The Sound of Music (Gretyl Von Trapp). She has had vocal and dance training for the past 8 years. Loralei also loves to read!

NIKKI BOLER (Woman Villager/Pantry) Nikki was last seen in Kinky Boots in 2021. Notable performances include The Miracle Worker (Annie Sullivan), The Wizard of Oz (Munchkin City Father), and Legally Blonde The Musical (Chutney). Nikki would like to thank her mom, Judy; her dad, Tom; and her amazing husband Russell. You guys rock!

JESSICA BOWER (Enchantress) Credits: Charlotte Hay, Moon Over Buffalo; Mollie Ralston, The Mousetrap; Alice Sycamore, You Can’t Take it With You (Tent Theatre), Stella, A Streetcar Named Desire; Maggie, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, (SLT); Clara, Love Triangle (SSO and Topeka Symphony); June Sanders understudy, Smoke on the Mountain in Branson, MO. BFA Acting, Webster.

MASON BROWN (Crony/Pantry) Mason is performing in his third production at Springfield Little Theatre, with his first two roles being a Clownfish in The SpongeBob Musical and as Goran the Spy in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. He would like to thank his friends and family for all their support. He also said “pancakes are good”.

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AVERY BUENING (Youth of the Village/Enchanted Sweet) Avery is an 8th grader who is excited to be performing in her 3rd main stage show! In addition to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, this year she is involved in SLT’s Middle School Troupe and school band and choir. Avery would like to thank Lorianne and Beth for the opportunity to be in Beauty and the Beast .

KAYDENCE CAMERON (Daughter of the Village/ Ensemble/ Napkin) Kaydence is a 16-year-old sophomore who attends Parkview HS. Kaydence has been involved in 24 productions at SLT, 3 at MCT and 1 at Parkview. Favorites include Junie B Jones, Matilda, The SpongeBob Musical, Joesph, Grease, and Little Women. She has been in SLT troupe for 7 years. She would like to thank her mom for her support!

LOGEN CARDWELL (Young Villager/Sweet)

Logen is a 9th grader at Springfield Catholic High School. She is in SLT's IDCO, PPT, and Middle School Troupe. In her time not at the theatre she enjoys reading and hanging out with friends. She would like to thank her parents for supporting her dreams as well as Lorianne and Beth for giving her this opportunity.

BETSY CYBULSKI (Daughter of the Village/ Sweet) Betsy will be a freshman at Kickapoo. She has been in many productions including School of Rock (Security/Swing) at SLT and Madagascar JR. (Gloria) at Kickapoo. Betsy would like to thank Krista Smith and her family for all they have done for her.

MAREK DAVIS (Gargoyle) Marek is a student at Missouri State and is making his debut into the wonderful world of theatre with this production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast . He would like to extend his gratitude towards his parents who have always believed in him, even in times when he struggled to believe in himself.

SKYLAR DESUK (Woman of the Village/Las Vegas Show Plate) Skylar is a Jr. BFA Acting and BS Dance major with an Acting on Camera Certificate at Missouri State University. From Houston, TX, Skylar has been a performer for almost 10 years, and is excited to be in her first show at SLT! She wants to thank her family and friends for all the love and support.

KEILEI DOWNER (Gargoyle) Keilei is a junior at Central High School. She has been in many SLT and Central HS shows. Her favorites include Lion King JR. (Rafiki), Willy Wonka JR. (Violet), Big Fish (Mermaid), and Peter & the Starcatcher (Molly). She would like to thank Lorianne, Dr. Teague, & Angi for their training & support.

OLIVER FLOYD (Man of the Village) Oliver is so excited to be returning to the Landers stage! Most recently he has been seen as The Mayor of Bikini Bottom in The SpongeBob Musical and Edward Tulane in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane at Nixa High School. He wants to thank his mom, dad, brother, sister, and Wesley.

AUSTIN FOGG (Candlemaker/ Enchanted Pantry) Austin is thrilled to be a part of Beauty and the Beast . This is Austin’s first time performing with Springfield Little Theatre. Austin would like to thank his friends and family for the support they have given him.

JOSEPH GALETTI (Lumiere) Joe is thrilled to be in his 8th production at the Landers and his 5th production this season! Joe realized he was an actor in high school when he played his favorite role EVER of Cogsworth and is ecstatic to be playing his dream role of Lumiere. Thank you to friends, family, and the team at SLT!

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DANIEL GIMLIN (Young Prince) Daniel is a 14-year-old freshman at SLT Academy. He has previously been seen in The Lightning Thief, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and High School Musical JR. at the Landers. When he is not on stage, he likes to play the ukulele and sing. He would like to thank his parents for all the late nights and driving they do.

HAYDEN GISH (Belle) Hayden is a Youth Program Specialist at the Springfield Little Theatre Education Department. Most recently seen in White Christmas (Judy Haynes), she is excited to be back on the Landers stage! She would like to thank her family and Cory for all their support. Look, Bryson!

BILLY GOWERS (Man of the Village) Billy has done several shows at SLT. He’s excited to do a show along side his daughter, Lucy. Thanks Cain.

CODY GUINN (LeFou) Cody is elated to bring his favorite character from Beauty and the Beast to life! This is his second time performing Beauty and The Beast with his first being in high school where he also appeared as LeFou. Past SLT shows include Something Rotten (Bard Boy) and The SpongeBob Musical (Ensemble). He would like to thank his mother for always supporting him.

NATALIE HAKALA (Youth of the Village/Wolf/ Sweet) Natalie is 14 year old and a freshman in Ozark. She is thrilled to be in her second main stage show this season and sixteenth show with SLT! She’s recently been a part of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (SLT) and Sweet Louisa (OLO). She’d like to thank Lorianne for this enchanted experience!

LUCY GOWERS (Ensemble) Lucy is a Senior at Central High School who was involved with several main stage shows in its drama department. This is her second show at SLT and she would like to thank her Dad, Billy Gowers, for supporting her in the process.

ZOE GUIDRY (Woman of the Village/Lovely Dish) Zoe is a 9th grader at New Covenant Academy. This is her 11th production with Springfield Little Theatre, and she is so excited to join the cast! In her free time, Zoe loves to read, write, and hang out with her friends. She would like to thank Lorianne and Beth for this opportunity.

ALYSSA HAKAN (Rose Dancer/Daughter of the Village/Enchanted Saucer) Alyssa has been seen in many productions at SLT and her favorites include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The SpongeBob Musical, White Christmas, and Matilda. She is a current Tap Into the Network Apprentice. She would like to thank her family and friends for all the support and SLT for this amazing opportunity!

ROBERT HAZLETTE (The Beast) Robert is beyond thrilled to be in this enchanted castle again after 18 years. At SLT, Robert has been seen in Kinky Boots (Don), West Side Story (Action), The Full Monty (Jerry), and Something Rotten. Robert recently directed Sordid Lives for Martha’s Vineyard. He wants to thank everyone for this opportunity.

GABRIEL HOBBS (Man of the Village/Coatrack) Gabriel is a 16-year-old junior at SLT Academy. He has been a part of Springfield Little Theatre for 7 years including PPT and Troupe. Gabriel is so excited to be a part of Beauty and the Beast and cannot wait for more years on the stage!

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CHLOE HUANG (Daughter of the Village/Wolf/ Placemat) Chloe is will be a freshman at SLT Academy. She has been seen on the Landers stage in Willy Wonka JR. (Charlie Bucket), The Lightning Thief, and School of Rock (Summer Hathaway). Chloe would like to thank her parents for all of their support. She is super excited to perform on the stage again!

AVREY HURSHMAN (Daughter of the Village/ Salt/Wolf ) Avrey is a senior at Kickapoo High School, choreographing their latest show, Madagascar JR. Avrey began doing theatre at age 8, and ballet, jazz, and modern at age 12. Her favorite credits include Matilda (The Acrobat), Annie JR. (Duffy), and The Nutcracker (Russian Trepak/Snow).

MATTHEW JAMES (Bookseller/Menu/Man of the Village/U/S Beast) Matthew has been performing all his life. A teacher at the Academy of Fine and Performing Arts, this is Matt’s first SLT production. He has enjoyed roles in Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour) and Chicago (Amos). He would like to send a big thanks to family, friends, and the cast for their amazing support!

BRETT JOHNSTON (Man of the Village/Hat Seller) Brett is a theatre and baseball dad, plant husband, and local cubicle worker. His family lives in the home of many pets near downtown Springfield. Brett is honored to be a part of the Beauty and the Beast cast, his second musical at the Landers Theatre (School of Rock, 2022). LGR UTV

CAROLINE KELLY (Ensemble) Caroline has previously been seen in SLT productions of A Christmas Story (Ms. Shields), Tony and Tina’s Wedding (Guest Book attendant), and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Ensemble). She holds a degree in Elementary Education. She would like to thank her family and friends, this cast and crew.

LAUREL KEMPER (Woman of the Village/Las Vegas Show Plate) Laurel is a SAG/ Aftra actor and songwriter, and Alan Menken has always been one of her favorites! She is thrilled to return to the Landers stage after many years! Her favorite past roles include Penelope in S ee How They Run, Anna in Spring Awakening, and most recently Adella in The Little Mermaid

JT KENDALL (Monsieur D’Arque/Ensemble) JT is excited to be involved in his 4th SLT show, previously appearing in West Side Story, Mamma Mia! and Jesus Christ Superstar. He has also appeared in Ozarks Lyric Opera’s Magic Flute, Don Giovanni, and Wine Lovers: The Musical. He lives in Springfield with his husband Brock and their two cats, Milo & Oscar.

ALEX KENNEDY (Man of the Village) Alex is a junior at SLT Academy. You might have seen him last this season in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Some of his favorite shows he has been a part of include Something Rotten, The SpongeBob Musical, and White Christmas. He would like to thank his family for their constant love and support.

CASTLE KILBURN (Enchanted Cup/Child of the Village) Castle is a 5th Grader at the Academy of Fine & Performing Arts and is excited to be making his SLT main stage debut. He recently appeared in Matilda JR. (The Judy). Castle enjoys filmmaking and streaming (@CastleWatch6082), electric guitar, and corgis. He sends thanks to his family and friends for their love and support!

JULIAN (JAY) KILLIAN (Man of the Village/ Flatware) Jay is so amazed to be in this grand production. This will be his 9th mainstage performance and 10th show all together with SLT. He was previously seen in SLT’s White Christmas. He also dances every year in Thriller on C-street through the Savoy. For this opportunity, he would love to thank you all.

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CLAIRE LEBECK (Child of the Village/Cup)

Bonjour! Claire is a 6th grade Scholars student at Central High School and is thrilled to be singing and dancing on the Landers stage again. This is Claire’s 4th mainstage show with SLT. Claire would like to thank the amazing SLT staff and her family for all their support. Profitez du spectacle!

LAKYN LEE (Woman of the Village/Lovely Dish)

Lakyn is excited for her debut with SLT and to make magic back home. After graduating with a B.S. in dance and exercise science, Lakyn spent the last year in the Disney College Program and performed at Sea World Orlando. You can also see her in the Branson Murder Mystery this season. Ruth 1:16-17

ARAVIS LEININGER (Daughter/Ballet

Saucer/Wolf/Rose) Aravis is a homeschooled senior with many years of experience as a performer. Some favorites on the Landers stage include Peter Pan, Newsies, The Secret Garden (Mary Lennox), The Sound of Music (Brigitta) and The SpongeBob Musical. She is grateful to be a part of bringing this story to life through dance!

KYRIE LEININGER (Daughter/Ballet Saucer/ Rose) Kyrie is a homeschooled freshman who has been training and a part of troupe and productions at SLT for many years. Some favorites include Peter Pan, Newsies, The Little Mermaid JR. (Flounder), Willy Wonka, JR., (Charlie Bucket), and School of Rock. She is grateful to be a dancer in this timeless tale!

ARTEMIS LEO (Les Filles de Villes) Artemis is an illustrator who has been performing at the Landers since they were 10. Their favorite shows include Cinderella (Stepsister), Aladdin JR. (Genie), and Something Rotten (Ensemble). They would like to thank their mother for all the help and training along the way.

CALISE LITTLETON (Youth of the Village/ Ensemble) Calise is a freshman at Aurora High School and this is her 6th SLT production. She was most recently seen in The SpongeBob Musical (Ensemble). She would like to extend a special thank you to Lorianne and Beth for giving her the opportunity to be on stage, her favorite thing!

BEN LOUGHARY (Man of the Village/Ensemble)

Ben is happy to be back at SLT and part of such a great cast! In addition to acting and singing, he enjoys playing video games and keeps busy with school. Ben is grateful for this magical experience.

CHLOE MASSENGALE (Milkmaid / Enchanted Pantry Item) Chloe is SO excited to be in one of her favorite Disney musicals! This is Chloe’s second show at SLT, following her debut in White Christmas in December. She would like to thank her family and friends for their continued support, especially her mom, who has always encouraged her to be a performer!

MEGAN MCNEILIS (Daughter of the Village/ Napkin/Les Filles de Villes Ensemble) Megan is a Junior at Central HS in the IB Program. She was most recently seen in The SpongeBob Musical and has been in SLT’s Youth Performance Troupe for 9 years. Megan is a peer mediator, IB ambassador, and a chamber choir member at CHS. She would like to thank her friends and family for always supporting her!

ASH MITCHELL (Youth of the Village/Sweet) Aspen is a 9th grader in SLT Academy. She has previously been seen in SLT’s High School Musical JR. and The Lightning Thief at the Landers, and Alice’s Christmas In Wonderland at The Judy. Aspen has also been on tech crew for SLT’s Seussical, JR., School of Rock, White Christmas, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and AFPA’S Matilda

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KATIE MIZELL ( Woman of the Village/ Pantry)

Katie is so excited to be cast in her first SLT main stage show! She is a freshman Theatre and Arts Administration major at Drury University, and she is a part of the Drury Scarlets Dance Team. She was most recently seen in Drury’s annual production of Peter and the Wolf. She would like to thank her family!

JACOB NALLEY (Gargoyle) Jacob is a graduate of Buffalo High School and attending Missouri State University in the fall. This is his first SLT show! Jacob likes to sing, dance, and write in his free time. He is extremely excited to be a part of this wonderful production and be able to help bring the magic life!

SOPHIE RIZZO (Child of the Village) Sophie moved to Springfield this year and has participated in many productions with SLT including Shrek The Musical, JR., High School Musical, JR., Wizard of Oz, and Guys & Dolls, JR. to name a few! She spends her free time singing, dancing and making art. She loves to spend time with her friends, family and pets, and is excited to be in this show!

DENNIS ROBERTS (Maurice) Meet Dennis Roberts, a dynamic talent who brought life to Hermes in Lightning Thief and Mr. Mooneyham in School of Rock. He is thrilled to be back on the Landers stage! Dennis is grateful to his family for their inspiration and his wife for managing the chaos. Get ready to be entertained by Dennis!

FAITH ROBERTS (Woman of the Village /Lovely Dish) Faith is a homeschooled sophomore, YES troupe member and SLT volunteer. Her favorite role was in High School Musical JR. She wants to be a pilot and she credits her brother Grey for her love of theatre. She would like to thank Lorianne and the staff at SLT for this opportunity, her family and Riley for always supporting her.

ZEKE ROBERTS (Woman of the Village/Pantry) Zeke goes to Glendale High School. He has previously been seen in The Lightning Thief on the Landers stage as well as 101 Dalmatians, JR. and The Snow Globe at The Judy. His hobbies include character design, singing, and acting. He’d like to thank his mom for driving him around constantly.

JONATHAN ROBERTSON (Gaston) Jonathan is excited to be playing the role of Gaston! This will be his second show here at SLT previously being seen as Johnny the Bartender in The SpongeBob Musical! He’s very grateful for all the love and support from his friends, family and most of all his girlfriend

LOLA SALLIE (Daughter of the Village/ Napkin) Lola just completed 7th grade at Ozark Junior High. She has been a member of SLT Troupe for 6 years and performed in numerous SLT shows, most recently The SpongeBob Musical. Lola enjoys dancing, coffee with friends and time with her family. She is very thankful to be part of this amazing show!

AVERY SERAFINI (The Baker) Avery is one goofy guy! You might recognize him from SLT’s Little Mermaid JR. where he played Sebastian the Lobster or Kickapoo’s Into the Woods where he played Jack! He loves adventures and getting to know people and is happy to be a part of Beauty and the Beast .

NICK SHANNON (The Prince/Villager/Pantry/ Gaston U/S ) Nick received his Bachelor’s in Music Education from Missouri State University in Spring of 2021. He is a member of the Queen City Chorale, Springfield Chamber Chorus, and Springfield Community Jazz Ensemble. He lives in town with his wife, Morgan. This show marks Nick’s debut with SLT.

Trisha Baker!

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AJ SHARER (Cogsworth) AJ thinks it is about time he played Cogsworth as he was a villager and crew 18 years ago at SLT. He studied at Drury University and currently works at O’Reilly Auto. When not on the Landers stage you can find AJ doing stand-up comedy at local clubs. He is happy to walk the boards again after a 10-year hiatus.

ELI SHERROW (Chip/Cup/Child of the Village)

Eli is a Republic Middle School student and in Springfield Little Theatre’s Middle School Thespians. He was previously seen on the Landers stage in School of Rock, The SpongeBob Musical, and Seussical JR. He would like to thank Lorianne, Beth, Carla, Susan, and Parker for this unforgettable experience!

REAGHAN SKILES (Woman of the Village/ Las Vegas Show Plate) Reaghan, a Junior at Glendale High School, is excited to get back on SLT’s stage to perform in Beauty and the Beast ! At Glendale, Reaghan was most recently seen as Ariel in The Little Mermaid! When not on stage, Reaghan works at Princesses of the 417, sings in choir, and runs cross country!

SANDY SKOGLUND-YOUNG (Narrator) Sandy has been seen as Fräulein Schneider in Cabaret and as many others over 40 years including Mrs. Potts in the 2005 SLT Beauty and the Beast. She would like to give a huge thank-you to Beth and Lorianne and to the SLT team who bring enchantment to our “little town”.

AUBREY SMITH (Mrs. Potts) Aubrey comes from Springfield, MO. She is a long-time lover of live theatre and has previously been seen in SLT shows such as Cinderella, Cats, and Children of Eden. She is thrilled to be a member of the Beauty and the Beast cast this season!

EMILY STINE (Youth of the Village/Sweet)

Emily Stine is thrilled to be in this production of Beauty and the Beast . She has been seen in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Lightning Thief, and Freckleface Strawberry Emily would like to thank her family for their encouragement and Lorianne, Beth, Carla, Susan, and Parker for this opportunity.

KATELY SUTHERLAND (Daughter of the Village/Napkin/Wolf ) Kately is an incoming senior at Ozark High School and has been in 25+ musical productions. When not performing, she is a member of the OHS IB program, Varsity Dance Team and President of National Honors Society. Kately would like to give special thanks to her family for always believing in her.

CHARLIE TEAGUE (Child of the Village) As a 6th grader from Wilson’s Creek, Charlie is thrilled to be joining the cast of Beauty and the Beast ! Recently he was in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Toby) on the Landers stage and Treasure Island (Hunter) and Freckleface Strawberry (Danny) at The Judy. Thanks to the directors for the opportunity!

DELANEY THURMAN ( Youth of the Village) After taking a break, Delaney is so excited to be back in the theatre! Delaney has been in several shows including Frozen, JR., Alice in Wonderland JR., and Once Upon A Mattress. She cannot wait to watch the magic unfold in this production!

RILEY TILLERY (Shepherd ) Riley is a junior at Fair Play High School where he participates in FFA and music solo and ensemble contest. He has gone to state the past two years in vocal and/or saxophone. He plays the acoustic and electric guitar. He lives on a farm, raises cattle, and wakes up every morning to feed bottle calves.

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AVERY TILLETTE (Babette) Ooh la la! This will be Avery’s 9th show with SLT. Past productions include Something Rotten, The Lightning Thief (Oracle), and High School Musical JR. (Taylor). When not on stage, Avery enjoys painting and writing, and is planning to study musical theatre at college next year at MSU!

TIERA TYLER (Les Filles de Villes) This is Tiera’s first stage appearance. Music has always been a part of her life! Tiera loves everything about the arts including ballroom dance & painting! Tiera would like to thank her mother who encouraged her love for the arts. Trees would be nothing if not for the seeds where they are planted!

HEATHER UNDERWOOD (Madame de la Grande Bouche) Heather is thrilled to be making her return to the SLT stage! She has appeared in the ensemble of Children of Eden and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat . She uses her dramatic flair teaching first grade at Boyd Elementary. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support.

TABITHA VARVIL (Woman of the Village/ Pantry) Tabitha is an Emerson College graduate, most recently seen in Vampire Funeral at The Judy. When not on the stage, she can be found turning into furniture when no one is looking. Tabitha would like to thank her mom, partner Jack, and friends Michelle & Jake for always letting her sing loudly in their cars.

KRISTEN WALKER (Sausage Curl Lady/ Flower Vase) Kristen is making her SLT debut! She has performed in several operas and directed over 20 musicals. Her favorite credits include Magic Flute, Le nozze di Figaro, and Mamma Mia! Kristen teaches with SPS, Drury, and MSU. She would like to thank her supportive family, students and the BATB creative team.

ELIAS WALLEY (Man of the Village/Wolf/ Pepper) Elias is SO excited to be in this production! He is a homeschooled junior who loves dancing, singing and acting. He has been in a multitude of productions with his favorites including The Sound of Music, Matilda, and The SpongeBob Musical at SLT as well as The Wizard of Oz and The Nutcracker with Springfield Ballet.

SARIAH WERTMAN (Les Filles de Villes) Sariah is so pleased to be returning to SLT as a “Silly Girl” in Beauty and the Beast ! She just closed her role as “Baroness Bomburst” in SLT’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and is currently working as a singing server at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner in Branson!

LYNDSEY WILLIAMS (Woman of the Village/ Cake) Lyndsey is ecstatic to be in her second production of the SLT 22-23 season! This is her second production of Beauty and the Beast , having played the Enchantress in high school. She has previously been seen in The Lightning Thief and School of Rock. She would like to thank her family and her boyfriend Bailey for their support.

ABIGAIL SIMON WOELK (Gargoyle) Abigail Simon Woelk has big dreams to rule the world. Their top two roles were Miss Hannigan and Willy Wonka. She loves to write. They have five completed drafts and eight incomplete. She would like to thank everyone who has ever believed in them. “World domination is a team sport, after all!”