The Last Curtain //

“Belle was so fun to play. The dynamic of her character was the hardest [role] that I've had to learn out of all the roles I’ve played. Being Belle was a way to end on a good note,” Tess DeGrazia ‘23 said.

“Ending with Beauty and the Beast was such a fun experience. Being able to bring one of my favorite characters to life will always be a cherished memory [for me],” Lyova Merkle ‘23 said.

4. Tess DeGrazia ‘23 and Xion Owens-Holst ‘24 after the song “Belle” April 11. “Being Gaston was surreal - one of the first roles I had to truly change the way I behave fundamentally for. The show itself was magical... I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” Owens-Holst said.

“Theater has meant a lot to me these past four years. It’s been a great way to meet people and step outside of my comfort zone. Ending with Beauty and the Beast was a great way for us to showcase our passion and show how hard we work,” Lily McCarragher ‘23 said.

the song “Belle” April 11.

1. Maile Kruse ‘25, Grace Bartlett ‘25, Emily Hagiwara ‘25, Mary Danielle Gross ‘25, Tess DeGrazia ‘23, Lyova Merkle ‘23, Caroline Seery ‘24, De’Jah Jordan ‘24 and Briar Martin ‘24 dance together, forming a kickline during “Be Our Guest” April 12.

2. Caroline Seery ‘24, Xion Owens-Holst ‘24, Grace Bartlett ‘25 and Emily Hagiwara ‘25 join at the very end of the tavern scene April 12. “Being a silly girl will be one of my favorite roles. I was given five other best friends to laugh, talk and cry with backstage. I got to be my most comfortable self around them and that provided [me] the best experience ever,” Seery said.