“She warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within.”
At its core, Beauty and the Beast is a tale of transformation. It’s a tale of societal outsiders simply wanting to find a place of belonging, love, and acceptance. This small provincial town mocks Belle, “a smart, plucky young woman” who enjoys reading. She questions her worth and whether or not she is good enough. The Beast, the “master of the castle who used to be a prince,” is cursed to live in his current form until he learns to love and be loved in return. Both begin a journey of self-discovery and transformation and in the end learn to love their inner beauty.
Beastly or Beautiful we should look into the heart of a person to see their true worth, not be fooled by what we perceive them to be. We hope that you, too, are transformed by what you see, to dream a little harder, believe a little more, and to recognize the beauty that is found within, in yourself and in others.
Thank you to our amazing and talented cast and crew. They have trained for countless hours this summer. A special thanks to my wonderful production team Natalie Colgan and Erin Mulder. Sit back, relax, and “Be Our Guest.” We are grateful you are here and hope you enjoy our retelling of this timeless tale.
~ Janice Zimmerman, Director
