Underwriters: Mascoma Savings Bank, Granite Air Center, and The Byrne Foundation

Sponsors: Lebanon Opera House and Northern Stage

Director: ​David Wilson Choreographer: ​Susan Lamontagne Music Director: Carol Cronce ​ DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Director's Message

“Tale as old as time...”

The original story of Beauty and the Beast dates back to 1740, written ​ ​ by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve. It was a dark tale that featured monkeys that spoke through a parrot, evil brothers and sisters, and a very complex back story. The tale was revised in 1756 by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont. Belle’s story was short and sweet, with a cast of archetypal characters - the ingenue, the loving yet hapless father, the protective brothers and jealous sisters, and the hideous but noble-hearted hero. Both tales were meant to teach young girls about arranged marriages, for in those times a young girl’s future was decided by her parents. The Disney version came a long way in updating the story, replacing the jealous sisters with the silly girls, and the overprotective brothers with Gaston. Belle is no longer submissive, but an unconventional bookworm with a strong, independent personality. In order to save her father, she willingly sacrifices her independence. And in doing so, she discovers that love can appear unexpectedly, with rewards exceeding her highest expectations.

Fairy tales have always been a tool to teach the lessons of life. The lessons of this tale have thankfully evolved, giving us a strong, independent role model for young girls, and a young man who made a tragic mistake in which he and the people around him paid a heavy price. But when he was willing to sacrifice himself for another person, he discovered a reward far greater than he could have ever imagined.

It has been an honor to work with such a talented creative team, cast, and production staff in bringing this tale to life. So, in the words of Lumiere....sit back, relax, as the dining room proudly presents....your dinner!

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Underwriters

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Show Sponsors

Hypertherm Lebanon Opera House Northern Stage

Show Angels Patron ($100+) Mary Gaetz Supporter ($25+) Mary Coutermarsh Lanni and Paul West

Costume Providers The Costume Gallery, LCC in Derry NH ​ (Wolves, Mrs. Potts, Chip, Madame de la Grande Bouche, & Belle's gold dress) ​ Springfield Little Theatre in Missouri ​ (Beast, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Babette, and the plates) Revels North, New London Barn Playhouse, Northern Stage, Mascoma Valley Regional High School, Mark at Costumania, Jim Duvall, Susan ​ ​ ​ Montmagny, Anna Winter

Production Staff

Director……………………………………………... David Wilson Music Director…………………………………..…. Carol Cronce Choreographer………………...... Susan Lamontagne Production Manager…………………….……... Christine Porter Stage Manager………………………………....Anastasia Seyer Costumer…………………………….…………. Elizabeth Duvall Set Designer…………………………………...... James Roeder Set Builder………………………………………..Northern Stage Sound………………………………………….….. Seth Stoddard Lighting Designer…….…………………………... Craig Mowery Lighting Board Operator ……………………...Harrison Hinman Make-up Coordinator.………………………...Maggie Ashworth Props Coordinator……………………………... Kenzie Caulfield Graphic Designer/Ad Sales Coordinator.………… Amy Fortier Assistant Production Manager ……………………. Mary Gaetz Tech Crew ……………...Kenzie Caulfield, Mary Coutermarsh, ​ Tallis Diehn, Maria Kennelly, Isabella Liss, Gabriela Santana, ​ Mason Tucker

Other Assistance* ​ Photographer/Cast Headshots………………Evan Oxenham ​ Sewing Assistance….. Mary Coutermarsh, Julie Davis, Mary ​ Gaetz, Tim Hansen, Margaret Hunton, Susan Montmagny, Beth Zuttermeister and many of our cast members Banner ……………….… Kim Wenger Hall and cast members ​ Utensils…………………...... Gary Zawilinski ​ Lights and other special effects………... Dartmouth College ​ Department of Theater, Mascoma Valley Regional High School

*known at the time of this printing Thank you to everyone who lent a hand whenever a hand was needed

Orchestra

Music Director/Conductor………………………... Carol Cronce ​ Reed 1………………………………………………. Anne Cragin Reed 2……………………...... Da-Shih Hu Reed 3...... Paul Rondinone Piano……………………………………………Tacy Colaiacomo Synthesizer...... Gerry Grimo Trumpet...... Paul Merchant French Horn...... Skyler Aldrich Trombone...... Mark Roux Bass...... Neal Cronce Drums...... Norm McMullen Percussion...... Timothy Cohen

Cast

Prologue

Enchantress …………………………………………… Michelle Carlson Voiceover/Narrator…………………………………. Jean-Luc Beaubien

Village

Belle……………………………………………………….. Memory Apata Silly Girls………………….Julianne Borger, Kate Budney, Isabelle Hall Gaston ………………………………………………………. Dan Falcone Lefou……………………………………………………... William Sawyer Cronies…………………………….………… Dan Naranjo, Joe Guarino Maurice………………………………………….…………… Barry Wenig Monsieur D’Arque……………………………...…… Jean-Luc Beaubien Aristocratic Lady………………………………………Katherine Bultman Fish Man…………………………………………..…… Steven Sheppard Egg Woman……………………………………………... Elizabeth Duvall Sausage Curl Girl……………………………………… Cassandra North Baker……………………………………………………... Claes Mattsson Lady with Cane………………….…………………………… Cayla Cline Lady with Baby…………………………………………...… Erika Wetzel Candle Man…………………………………………………. James Mello Hat Seller………………………………………………….. Beata Randall Milkmaid………………………………………………..... Brianna Aubrey Shepherd Boy…………………………………..……… Skyler Alexander Bookseller………………………………………………………. Jeff Gibbs Villager………………………………………………….…. Alex Rushton Children …Katie Davis, Claire Falcone, Norah Falcone, Maja Thomas

Wolves…. Alex Rushton, Austin Gleim, Sarah Sentman, James Mello

Castle

Mrs. Potts…………………………………………………... Amye Mason Babette………………………………………………....…. Emma Tichner Madame De La Grande Bouche……………………………...Kat Eichler Chip*…………………………….…..Jackson Argenti and Megan Vallee Cogsworth………………………………………………….... Gary Barton Beast……………………………………………….. Jason Archambeault Lumiere……………………………………………………. Steve LeBlanc Caryatids/Champagne Bottles..……….…Jade Blodgett, Rachel Pizzie Forks….Michelle Carlson, Amy Fortier, Samantha Gibbs, Julia Mason Spoons…………..Aiden Dempsey, Roberto Salva-NETO, Elsie Prince Knives….A.J. DeFelice, Austin Gleim, Emma Hadden, Ben Makalinaw Napkins………………...Avery Judd, Elizabeth Napier, Sarah Sentman Plates………………Ella Falcone, Margaret Finley, Ana Laura Santana

Dance Captains……………………..Cassandra North, Sarah Sentman

* Jackson as Chip - 8th (evening), 9th, 14th, 15th - Act 2 Megan as Chip - 7th, 8th (matinee), 13th; 15th - Act 1

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Overture: …………………………………………………….. Orchestra ​ Prologue: …………………….Prince, Enchantress, Castle Personnel ​ ACT 1

Scene 1: The Town Belle ……​ ………………………………Belle, Gaston, Village Ensemble ​ No Matter What …………………..……………………… Belle, Maurice ​ Scene 2: The Forest No Matter​ What (Reprise)/Wolf Chase ……………… Maurice, Wolves ​ ​ ​ Scene 3: The Castle ​ Scene 4: Belle’s Cottage Me ………​ ………………………………………………….. Gaston, Belle ​ Belle (Reprise) ………………………………………………………. Belle ​ Scene 5: The Castle Is This Ho​ me? ………………………………………………………. Belle ​ Is This Home? (Reprise)……………………………………… Mrs. Potts ​ Scene 6: The Tavern Gaston …​ …………………. Lefou, Gaston, Silly Girls, Village ​ Ensemble Gaston (Reprise) …………………………………………. Gaston, Lefou ​ Scene 7: The Castle ​ How Long Must This Go On? …………………………………….. Beast ​ Be Our Guest ……………Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Chip, Castle Ensemble ​ If I Can't Love Her …………………………………………………. Beast ​

20 Minute Intermission ​ ACT 2

Scene 1: The Forest Entr'acte/​Wolf Chase …………………Orchestra, Wolves, Belle, Beast ​ Scene 2: The Castle Something​ There ……..Belle, Beast, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts ​ Human Again ……... Lumiere, Cogsworth, Chip, Babette, Mrs. Potts, ​ Madame De La Grand Bouche, Castle Ensemble

Scene 3: The Tavern Maison de​ s Lunes ………………….Gaston, Lefou, Monsieur D’Arque ​ Scene 4: The West Wing of Castle Beauty an​ d the Beast ……………………………………….. Mrs. Potts ​ If I Can't Love Her (Reprise) ……………………………………... Beast ​

Scene 5: Belle’s Cottage A Change​ in Me ……………………………………………………. Belle ​ The Mob Song ………………………………Gaston, Village Ensemble ​

Scene 6: The Castle The Battle​ …………………………………………………….. Company ​ Is This Home? (Reprise) ………………………………………….. Belle ​ Transformation …………………………………Belle, Beast, Company ​ Beauty and the Beast (Reprise) …………………………….. Company ​

Production Staff

Carol Cronce (Music Director): Carol's first encounter with NCCT was as an ​ apostle in Jesus Christ Superstar. She has since played piano for several ​ ​ shows (her favorite being RENT) and joined the NCCT Board. She is the ​ ​ music director for BarnArts' Summer Youth Theater (Lion King, Aug. 4-6!) ​ ​ and Trumbull Hall Troupe (Over the Moon, Nov.3-5). By day she teaches ​ ​ vocal and general music in the Windsor schools, and, when blessed with free time, reconnects with husband Neal and five furry beasts.

Susan Lamontagne (Choreographer): Susan is thrilled to be back ​ choreographing her 5th NCCT show. Upper Valley choreography credits include Cabaret, Cats (Dir & Choreography), The Rocky Horror Show and ​ ​ ​ ​ My Fair Lady. NCCT: Once On This Island (choreographer), On the Town ​ ​ ​ ​ (Dir/Choreo & NH Theater Awards Finalist), 42nd Street (NH Theater Awards ​ ​ Finalist) & A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Thank you to ​ ​ my partner in life and crime Chris, my twin boys Nicholas & Noah and my Mom and Dad that make all of this possible!

Christine Porter (Production Manager): Christine Porter is fairly new to the ​ ​ Upper Valley, having arrived here after performing an 18-month international tour with The NED Show. She is quite happy to be taking a break from being ​ ​ on stage so she can work behind the scenes, supporting this wonderfully talented cast and crew. When not involved in theater, Christine can be found directing the Windsor Public Library, playing agility with her three furkids, or practicing circus arts and yoyos. She is grateful to everyone in the cast, the crew, and the Board for making her first experience with NCCT a rewarding one! Thank you for being amazing people who let your inner beauty shine!

Anastasia Seyer (Stage Manager): For the past few years, Anastasia has ​ ​ been involved in a variety of productions with Mascoma Valley Regional High School. This is her first time with NCCT. She lives with a pack of thirteen retired sled dogs who enjoy lazing around the house and splashing in the pond chasing frogs and minnows. Anastasia also enjoys running with her pack and sometimes with other humans. Team Instinct.

David Wilson (Director): Dave has been involved in numerous NCCT ​ productions, acting in Brigadoon, and playing in the pit orchestra for ​ ​ numerous adult and teen productions. This is his first NCCT production as director. He has been a member of the teaching profession since 1979, fulfilling the role of music and dramatic director throughout his career. He is currently the music/performing arts director at Mascoma High School. His fifteen minutes of fame came when he was cast in a speaking role for the Universal Pictures movie “Jaws-The Revenge”. ​ ​

Cast Bios

Skyler Alexander (Villager/Shepherd Boy): This is Skyler's first production ​ ​ ​ with NCCT. He has six years of experience doing summer stock theatre, and an additional two years doing community theatre. When he's not performing, Skyler enjoys reading and writing.

Memory Apata (Belle): Memory Apata is a southern-fried New Englander ​ from Little Rock, Arkansas. She is grateful to be making her NCCT debut as Belle. Memory has worked in nearly every job in music, from acting onstage to hosting her own radio show with her local NPR Classical affiliate. She works as a music librarian at Dartmouth, where she is also in the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program. She is a master hula hooper and brings her hoop with her almost everywhere she goes. She would like to thank her adorable husband and her derpy dogs for putting up with her during the summer stock season.

Jason Archambeault (Beast): Jason is thrilled to roar back to the stage ​ once again! Jason has been in many grrrrrrr-eat NCCT productions, such as Sweeney Todd, State Fair, and most recently A Funny Thing Happened On ​ ​ The Way To The Forum, just to name a few. It would not be possible for ​ Jason to take on this beastly task without the love and support from his true beauty, Dawn, and his little beasts Mason, Ethan, and Cayden.

Jackson Bruce Argenti (Chip): Jackson Argenti is 6 years old and just ​ finished Kindergarten at the Montessori Children's School in Hanover. This is Jackson's first show with NCCT and he is thrilled to be playing Chip! Previously, Jackson appeared as Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol at Northern ​ ​ Stage (NS) and as the Pasta Fairy in Strega Nona at MCS. Jackson enjoys ​ ​ singing in the Children's Choir at St. Thomas, playing baseball, piano, and legos; putting on plays in his family room; and rocking out to Hamilton and ​ ​ Mamma Mia. Jackson is thankful to his family and friends for their love and ​ support. Love and thanks also to his Northern Stage family and Julie Ness for their guidance and encouragement. ❤

Brianna Aubrey (Villager/Milkmaid): Brianna Aubrey is a rising Senior at ​ Hartford High School. She has been in several musicals including 3 NCCT Teen shows. Some of her favorite roles include Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical, Erzulie in Once On This Island, Lucy Schmeeler in On The Town ​ ​ ​ ​ and Belle in Beauty and the Beast Jr. She also enjoys playing the flute, ​ ​ swimming competitively, and spending time with friends. She is a co-president of NCCT’s Teen Governance Group and a member of Student Council, her school Honors Program, Development Council, and Math Team. She is thrilled to be a part of this show and would like to thank her mom and dad for all of their love and support.

Gary Barton (Cogsworth): Gary Barton has enjoyed performing many roles ​ with NCCT including the Mikado (The Mikado), Prez (The Pajama Game) ​ ​ ​ and Cosmo (Singin' in the Rain). He started performing with NCCT back in ​ ​ ​ ​ 1984 in the production of My Fair Lady. Gary enjoys helping families find ​ ​ books to read and enjoy at the Howe Library in Hanover. He can also be found teaching Music Together with young children and their parents at the Upper Valley Music Center in Lebanon.

Jean-Luc Beaubien (Voiceover/Narrarator/Monsieur D'Arque): Jean-Luc, a ​ recent graduate of Dartmouth College, returns for his 7th NCCT production. He is excited to participate in one last show before leaving to be a Software Engineer at IBM.

Jade Blodgett (Champagne/Caryatid): Jade, originally from Shoreham, VT, ​ is very excited to be part of NCCT's Beauty and the Beast. This is Jade's first ​ ​ experience with community theater, but she has been involved in the music community for years. She has been playing bass clarinet with community bands for years and throughout her schooling. After years of playing instrumental music, she felt like it was time to expand her horizons with musical theater which lead her to NCCT. Outside of her musical endeavors, Jade works as a labor and delivery nurse and enjoys traveling, camping, and getting acquainted with the Upper Valley.

Julianne Borger (Silly Girl): This is Julianne's 5th NCCT production, ​ including NCCT Teens. Julianne has been active in theater at Lebanon High School, but has since graduated and will be attending Smith College this fall where she hopes to study environmental science while continuing theater. She would like to thank all of the people who have supported her, especially her mother.

Kate Budney (Silly Girl): Kate is so excited to be a part of her second NCCT ​ summer show! She has also participated in four teen shows with NCCT and was on the Teen Board for 2 years. Recent performances include Sally Brown in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Gertrude Lindsey in SMASH, ​ ​ ​ ​ and Margot in Legally Blonde. Next year Kate will attend Dartmouth College. ​ ​ She hopes to study theatre and medicine.

Katherine Bultman (Villager/Aristocratic Lady): This is Katherine's second ​ show with NCCT. She was previously seen in last summer's production of The Secret Garden. This year she has enjoyed spending time with the cast ​ and making new friends! A big thank you to her family for their support and to the wonderful friends she has made here in the Upper Valley.

Michelle Carlson (Fork): Michelle Carlson is excited to be in her second ​ NCCT production after The Secret Garden last summer. She has also ​ ​ performed with Hartland Community Arts, Shaker Bridge Theater, Parish Players, RJ Crowley Productions, and Old Church Theater. She was also in Knave of Hearts and Sanctuary: A Bird Masque at Saint Gaudens National ​ Historic Site and has performed with Rebecca Rice Dance Company. Michelle recently returned to New Hampshire after spending some time in Los Angeles where she got to act in multiple student films, do background work on some of her favorite shows, and be involved in some awesome projects, like Nathan Sage's short film Neighbor. After quite an adventure in ​ ​ California, Michelle is happy to be back home in the Upper Valley, performing with old friends and meeting new ones.

Cayla Cline (Villager/Lady with cane): Cayla is a middle school ​ Paraeducator and Summer Camp counselor. This is her first NCCT production, and she is excited to be a part of it. She would like to thank her family, friends, and community members for their extraordinary support and fierce love. "The love of a family is life's greatest blessing."

Katie Davis (Village Child): Katie is thrilled to be working with NCCT once ​ again and loves this cast and crew. She made her theater debut as Colin Craven in last year’s production of The Secret Garden. She is a 7th grader at ​ ​ the Lyme Elementary School, and enjoys singing, acting, rock climbing, xc skiing, running track and spending time with friends. As she learns about the importance of taking healthy risks, she would like to thank her parents and wonderful singing teachers at the Upper Valley Music Center, who encourage her love of singing.

A.J. DeFelice (Knife): This is A.J.'s second show with NCCT, his first being ​ the teen production of Once On This Island back in March. He is a rising ​ ​ sophomore at Hartford High School and enjoys spending time with his cats and puppy. Thank you Mom, Dad, and Cass for the rides!

Aiden Dempsey (Spoon): Aiden is in the 8th grade at Indian River School in ​ Canaan, NH, where he has been active in the Drama Club, the History Club, Student Council, Boy Scouts, karate, and the concert band playing the alto saxophone. In 2013, he was one of the Lollipop Guild Munchkins in the Mascoma Players' performance of The Wizard of Oz. This past March, he ​ ​ was cast in Peter Pan as Michael Darling, also for the Mascoma Players. ​ ​ This is Aiden's first performance with NCCT.

Elizabeth Montmagny Duvall (Villager/Egg Woman): Elizabeth is thrilled to ​ be working with NCCT again, and especially with this particular musical. Elizabeth played Mrs. Potts in the 2006 LHS production, and has assisted in costuming for two other productions of the show. This is Elizabeth's 19th production with NCCT! She won a NH Theater Award in 2010 for her Costume Design of The Mikado. Elizabeth is a certified music teacher and ​ ​ voice instructor, home baker and cake decorator, and Relay for Life event planner. Love to Jim and the Montmagny fan club.

Kat Eichler (Madame De La Grande Bouche): Kat is thrilled to bring ​ Madame to life in her first NCCT production. Favorite past credits include Rosie in Cabaret, Jennyanydots in Cats, and Val in A Chorus Line. Thank ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ you to Mom, Dad, Auntie Pat, the rest of my family and friends, and Andy for the unyielding support on my crazy, dream-fueled journey. I love you all.

Claire Falcone (Village Child): Claire will be entering 7th grade at Plainfield ​ School. This is her first NCCT production. She has appeared in Evita with ​ ​ Opera North and A Christmas Carol at Northern Stage. She and her dog Milo ​ ​ are a registered therapy team with Pet Partners, and enjoy sharing love in the Upper Valley. Claire also enjoys soccer, hockey, track, piano, and ukulele.

Dan Falcone (Gaston): Dan is "pumped" to be the strongman in this ​ production, with LeBill at his side. His spirits are "lifted" when he thinks of performing with three of his own silly girls in this show. He has "weighted" a long time to play a comedic role, after last appearing with NCCT as strict, but lovable Capt. Von Trapp in The Sound of Music. Dan works as a science ​ ​ teacher at Hanover High School, "muscling" chemistry into the minds of his students. He also is the "dumbbell" director of the North Country Chordsmen, a barbershop chorus. Thanks to Meg and the girls, the cast, crew and leaders. He hopes to have achieved the high “expactorations” that have been placed on his broad shoulders.

Ella Falcone (Plate): Ella is a rising sophomore at Lebanon High School and ​ is happy to be in this NCCT production with half of her family! Past NCCT shows include State Fair, Oliver!, and Once On This Island. Ella has also ​ ​ ​ ​ appeared in productions with Northern Stage, Opera North, Trumbull Hall Troupe, the Newport Opera House Association, and Wet Paint Players. In the few hours she's away from the stage, Ella can be found cuddling her chihuahuas and playing the ukulele.

Norah Falcone (Village Child): Norah last appeared with NCCT as Gretl in ​ The Sound of Music. She has also performed onstage with Opera North ​ (Evita), and Northern Stage (A Christmas Carol). Norah will be entering 6th ​ ​ ​ ​ grade at Plainfield School in the fall. Her other interests are soccer, basketball, piano, and showing her sheep and chickens at 4-H fairs.

Margaret Finley (Plate): Margaret will be a junior at Hanover High this fall. ​ This is her 2nd NCCT summer show. Last year she was Mary in The Secret ​ Garden and loved her experience. Her first show was Beauty and the Beast ​ ​ where she played the role of Chip. Besides acting and singing she loves horses and being with family. She is beyond excited to be back and to be working with friends this summer!

Amy Fortier (Fork Leader): This is Amy's 7th NCCT Summer show since ​ discovering NCCT in 2008. She appeared most recently as Dickon in The ​ Secret Garden. Amy is a former President of NCCT and in her 6th year as a ​ Teen Advisor to our Teen Program. In "real life" she is a personal trainer at the River Valley Club, a blogger at DailyUV.com and a painter in her spare time (what's that?). Thank you to Matt for being an enthusiastic audience participant and putting up with her many NCCT related absences.

Jeff Gibbs (Villager/Bookseller): A newcomer to theater, this is Jeff's first ​ production with NCCT. Inspired by his daughter (and fellow cast mate) Samantha's many performances on stage, Jeff has played Joe Stoddard of Our Town for Hartland Community Arts and more recently Jimmy of The ​ ​ Weir also for HCA. Jeff would like to thank his wife Kim for her support and ​ understanding throughout the rehearsal process.

Samantha Gibbs (Fork): Samantha is a freshman at Hanover High School. ​ She does CrossFit, volleyball, softball, sings, and does musical theater. Recently, she was in the New Hampshire All-State Choir. This is her 4th NCCT show. Samantha's first NCCT show was Oliver! when she was 9 ​ ​ years old. She has also been in The Sound of Music, The Flood Benefit ​ Cabaret after Hurricane Irene, and her first NCCT Teen production of Once ​ ​ On This Island. Also, Samantha would like to thank her family and friends for ​ always supporting her!

Austin Gleim (Wolf/Knife): This is Austin's third NCCT show. He has also ​ been in six Lebanon High School WPP shows and one Trumbull Hall Troupe show. He recently graduated high school and will be studying aeronautical and mechanical engineering in college.

Joe Guarino (Cronie): Joe is no stranger to NCCT and is thrilled to be back ​ on stage in another production. He was last seen as Max in The Sound of ​ Music and recently appeared as Benny in RENT and Annas in Jesus Christ ​ ​ ​ ​ Superstar. Other area performances include Jerry in Don’t Talk to the Actors ​ ​ at Shaker Bridge Theater, Joseph in Pentangle Arts production of Joseph ​ and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Miles in The Drawer Boy and Mark ​ ​ ​ in The Shadow Box both at Parish Players. As well as performing for NCCT, ​ ​ Joe spent 3 years on the board serving last year as its Vice President and directed the NCCT Teens production of 42nd Street. He would like to thank ​ ​ the board, Dave, Carol, and Susan for everything!

Emma Hadden (Knife Leader): Emma Hadden is a 7th Grade English ​ teacher at Richmond Middle School in Hanover. This is her first time onstage in an NCCT production, but far from her first time in show business. She would like to thank her students and her family for their support!

Isabelle Hall (Silly Girl): Isabelle Hall is very excited to perform in her first ​ NCCT summer show! She loves NCCT and has been in the past 3 NCCT teen shows as well as on the Teen Board. Some of her favorite roles include Wendy in Peter Pan, Gladys in The Pajama Game, and Ti Moune in Once ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ On this Island (NCCT Teen's Winter 2017 show). She is a rising senior at ​ Hanover High School, and enjoys travelling and hanging out with her friends in her free time.

Avery Judd (Napkin): Avery is super excited to be performing as a napkin ​ with NCCT, even though it takes an hour of stretching before she's ready to go on! The past few years she has enjoyed being a part of the NCCT teen shows including On the Town, 42nd Street and Seussical. She will be ​ ​ ​ ​ heading to UNH in the fall to study international affairs and political science. Avery would like to thank her amazing Mom, Dad and two brothers for all of their support!

Steve LeBlanc (Lumiere): Steve is extremely excited to appear in this show ​ with so many talented performers and good friends. Previous favorite roles include Jeff Douglas in Brigadoon with NCCT, Simon Zealotes in Jesus ​ ​ ​ Christ Superstar with the Covered Bridge Players, Jim O'Conner in The ​ ​ Glass Menagerie with the Old Church Community Theater, and an ensemble ​ member in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) with the ​ ​ Springfield Community Players. Steve works at Dartmouth College, and lives in Lebanon with his wife Jen, son Nat, daughter Maddie, and 18 1/2 year-old cat Pushkin. He would like to thank his family for their tremendous help and support.

Ben Makalinaw (Knife): This is Ben's first summer show with NCCT. He has ​ performed with the NCCT Teens for five years. He has dedicated his time with Trumbull Hall Troupe for a few years and performed in numerous shows at Mascoma High. Ben's interests include performing, being a drag queen, and excessively watching Glee. "You don't know how strong you are until you have to be." - Lea Michele

Amye Mason (Mrs. Potts): This is Amye's 4th NCCT production. She was ​ previously seen as a nun in The Sound of Music, Mrs. Mullins in Carousel ​ ​ ​ and Ayah in The Secret Garden. She also recently portrayed Belinda (Flavia) ​ ​ in BarnArts/Green Mtn Players production of Noises Off. She has been ​ ​ involved with NCCT's Teen program for the past 4 years. She is thrilled to once again be sharing the stage with her daughter, Julia, and thanks her husband Shawn and sons Patrick and Parker for their unending support.

Julia Mason (Fork): This is Julia's 7th NCCT production. Some of her most ​ memorable roles have been Kira in Xanadu (Wet Paint Players), Serena in ​ ​ Legally Blonde (Trumbull Hall Troupe), Ivy Smith in On The Town (NCCT), ​ ​ ​ and Wren Robin in 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche (Wet Paint Players). Next ​ ​ year she will be going to University of Tampa to major in Musical Theatre. "Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you'll land among the stars" - Unknown

Claes Mattsson (Baker): This is Claes' first NCCT production (that is Claws ​ as in Santa Claws - tough one to say...... ). He came to Vermont to be a ski bum for one year and never looked back. His roles have included the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, Reuben in Joseph and the Amazing ​ ​ ​ Technicolored Coat, and Lazar Wolfe, the butcher in Fiddler on the Roof: all ​ ​ ​ performed with Pentangle Arts in Woodstock. He is looking forward to performing in the Lebanon Opera House.

James Mello (Villager/Candle Man): James Mello is often a free spirit. He ​ jokes around when he feels happy, but can find himself quiet when he is nervous. He admires his fellow cast mates for their talent. James aspires to be a writer in coming years, even going as far as writing his very own play already. He hopes to get his work out into the world, but for now, very much enjoys working on this musical, and having so much fun during the process.

Elizabeth Napier (Napkin): This is Elizabeth's first NCCT summer show. ​ She has previously been in two NCCT Teen shows, On The Town and Once ​ ​ ​ On This Island. Elizabeth is a sophomore at Hanover High School where she ​ has appeared in The Taming of the Shrew and The Pajama Game. Elizabeth ​ ​ ​ ​ has been involved with various musical groups at HHS including Footnotes and the a capella group Hilights.

Dan Naranjo (Cronie): This is Dan's first NCCT production and also his first ​ show in over 12 years. Dan is grateful for this opportunity and overjoyed to be back on stage. By day, Dan is a tax accountant for Hypertherm. He would like to thank all his family and friends for their unconditional support.

Cassandra North (Villager/Sausage Curl Girl/Dance Captain): This is ​ Cassandra's fourth NCCT production. She was in Seussical, 42nd Street, ​ and On The Town through the teen program. She attends Roger Williams ​ ​ University in Rhode Island where she is studying to be a Spanish teacher and is on the ballroom dance team. She'd like to thank her old car, Frank, for all the good memories and the drives to rehearsal. If you'd like to help revive Frank, please contact her.

Rachel Pizzie (Champagne/Caryatid): This is Rachel's first show with ​ NCCT. When she's not rehearsing, Rachel is a graduate student at Dartmouth College, where she studies education and cognitive neuroscience, and teaches barre classes at Mighty Yoga. Previous favorite roles include The Baker's Wife, Into the Woods and Sister Mary Amnesia, ​ ​ Nunsense. All my love to family and friends! ​

Elsie Prince (Spoon): Elsie is excited to be part of her second production ​ with NCCT. She enjoyed her first theatre role in The Secret Garden last ​ ​ summer. Elsie has been dancing since the age of 3 and enjoys all genres. In addition to dancing, Elsie enjoys singing, bicycling, skiing, playing basketball, and spending time with family and friends.

Beata Randall (Villager/Hat Seller): While Beata is often typecast as the ​ loud brazen alto, she would like the record to show that she does NOT self identify with her role in this show; incredibly catty to Belle – seemingly because she is pretty and likes to read – and wants to kill the Beast on the grounds that she fears that which she does not understand. That said – shows are lots of fun. Beata's aging memory (appropriate for the years lived) no longer allows her to count the shows she’s been in – but her sense is that it is over 80: including on stage, in the pit playing violin, as choral conductor, and as director. She is excited to be with the group and appreciates the patrons who support the show and make it all possible.

Alex Rushton (Villager/Wolf): This is Alex's 4th production with NCCT, ​ having previously been in the teen shows of 42nd Street, On the Town, and ​ ​ ​ ​ Once On This Island. He enjoys gaming and hanging with friends, and really ​ likes his Italian food.

Ana Laura Santana (Plate): Ana Laura Santana has been involved with ​ NCCT Teens for one year, and now is participating in her first NCCT Summer production! She would like to thank her parents for supporting her throughout the years of being involved in theatre.

William M Sawyer (Lefou): Bill has directed, acted, stage managed, and ​ was a pit musician for many NCCT productions since he met his wife and 2012 NHTA award winning choreographer Allyson while performing in Crazy ​ For You in 2003. Highlights include directing RENT, Jesus Christ Superstar, ​ ​ ​ and roles such as Judas (Jesus Christ Superstar), Fagin (Oliver!), the Dentist ​ ​ ​ ​ (Little Shop of Horrors), Pirelli (Sweeney Todd) and Porker in the ​ ​ ​ ​ professional production of North Shore Fish with the Shaker Bridge Theater. ​ ​ In his "free time" Bill and his wife own The Pink Alligator in Hanover, and The Dance Collective in West Lebanon.

Sarah Sentman (Napkin/Wolf/Dance Captain): After 13 years as a dancer at ​ Dancers' Corner, with 8 years spent competing in dance, Sarah joined the local theater community, (in NCCT and Lebanon High School's Wet Paint Players). Sarah took part in the NCCT Teen shows On the Town and Once ​ ​ ​ On This Island. Beauty and the Beast is her first NCCT summer production. ​ ​ ​ This is her 7th and last show before leaving for her freshman year at Emerson College, studying Film Production.

Steven Sheppard (Villager/Fish Man): It has been 7 years since Steven has ​ stepped foot into NCCT. He missed the theater and enjoys meeting new people and seeing old friends while working on the show. "I want to thank some wonderful people in my life: my family for the support and for bringing me to rehearsal and supporting me all these years for doing theatre; my best friend, Sam, who is there for me always if I need it: and Julie, if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be doing theatre this year. I love you with all my heart."

Roberto Silva-Neto (Spoon): Beauty and the Beast is Roberto's first NCCT ​ ​ ​ experience. He enjoys running and singing in his free time. Roberto also enjoys participating in different theater programs. He is in the Youth Ensemble Studio (YES), directed by Eric Love, and he recently appeared as Troy Bolton in the Lebanon Middle School production of High School Musical ​ Jr. He would like to thank both of his parents for staying with him through his ​ career, and his advisor Eric Love who helped him learn and grow.

Maja Thomas (Village Child): This is Maja's first show with NCCT. Maja has ​ ​ been involved in her town community shows,including Doo-wop Diner, and ​ ​ The Secret Garden. Her favorite part about being in musicals is her love of ​ singing and improv. Maja is eleven years old, and is going into sixth grade in the fall. She attends Windsor Elementary School.

Emma Tichner (Babette): This is Emma's ninth NCCT summer production. ​ She previously served as the Co-President of the teen program. Currently she attends the University of Vermont and will be a sophomore in the fall. During the summer when she isn't at rehearsal she can be seen scooping ice cream at Fore-U or working as a dance captain at Northern Stage. She would like to thank her parents for always encouraging her to achieve her dreams!

Megan Vallee (Chip): Megan Vallee is very excited to be making her ​ theatrical debut with NCCT. She was inspired to audition for Beauty and the ​ Beast after enjoying many local theatre productions and participating in ​ acting camps at Northern Stage. Megan is a rising second grader at Hanover Street School where she has great friends and teachers. Meg loves music and acting, but also enjoys playing with friends, riding her bike, gymnastics, and drawing. Megan is grateful for the love and support of her parents and her brother, Ryan, and for the encouragement from this great cast and crew. She hopes that her family and friends all enjoy the show!

Barry Wenig (Maurice): Barry was last seen by NCCT audiences in 2015's A ​ ​ Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, for which he was ​ nominated for a NH Theatre Award. He spent the last year performing in murder mysteries in Vermont, as well as writing and recording two music parodies with the help of his brother Jeff and Steve LeBlanc (Lumiere). He is a reoccurring character on “Mack Maloney's Military X Files,” a syndicated radio show based in Massachusetts.

Erika Wetzel (Villager/Lady with Baby): This is Erika's second NCCT ​ production. She has performed in various shows over the years including High School Musical, West Side Story, The Wizard of Oz, Finian's Rainbow, and Kiss Me Kate. Most recently she played the part of Beth in The Parish ​ ​ Player's production of Jerry Finnegan's Sister. Erika is currently living in ​ ​ Wilder and teaches kindergarten at the Ottauquechee School. She is excited to be back on stage performing and wants to thank all those involved in making the show a success.

to the generous donors who gave to NCCT*

Underwriters ($2,500 and up) The Byrne Foundation, Granite Air Center, Mascoma Savings Bank

Sustainers ($1000 - 2,499) Brucie Hubbell

Benefactors ($500 - 999) Peter Armstrong, Da-Shih Hu, Hypertherm HOPE Foundation, Munsey Family, Roby Family, Wasson Family, Wyman Family

Sponsors ($250 - 499) Budney & Stanger Family, Jackie Dadourian, Fortier & Fulton Family, Foster Family, Margaret Hunton

Patrons ($100 - 249) Susan Almy, Anderson & Williams Family, Archambeault and Marquay Family, Borger Family, Borgstrom Family, Kenneth W Cooperman, Jay and Julie Davis, DeFelice Family, Dunne Hackett Family, Elizabeth Edson, Sharon Fanger, Fulton Family, Gaetz Family, Gardiner & Nuse Family, Greenough Family, Griffiths Family, Grimo Family, Georgeana Hunton, Stanley Hunton, Antoinette Jeffrey, Johnson Family, Karl Family, Langhus Family, Suzan Louzier, Mason Family, Kay Morton, O'Leary Family, Evan Oxenham, Barbara Payson, Susan W Pierce, Sentman Family, Madlyn Smith, Sue and Bill Tanski, Tonkovich Family, Robert Tourangeau

Friends ($50 - 99) Aptakin Family, Jennifer Argenti, Bernat Family, Deborah Berryman, Bradley Family, Michele Caccavaro, Chase Family, Laura Corcoran, Neal and Carol Cronce, Gibbs Family, Jacqueline Glass, Tom and Paula Gray, Hale Family, Hall Family, Hines Family, Kynor Family, LaCrosse Family, Susan R. Lafleur, Mastro Family, Denise Mitchell, Orleck and Jetter Family, Taylor Renshaw, Barbara Smith, Andrew Supplee, Tracy Family, York Family, Young Family, Zuttermeister Family

Individuals ($25 - 49) Judith Barker, Elizabeth Cassell, Sylvia Cook, Mary Coutermarsh, Cragin Family, Megan Culp, Joe Guarino, Meredith M Johnson, McLellan and Griggs Family, Munro Family, Mary Ann Stanford, Sarah Thayer, Barbara Tucker, Beverly Weeks, Lanni and Paul West, John Wheeler, Ellen Wilber, Wolfe Family, Zerphy Family

* Since June 1, 2016 - Includes total giving by individuals, families and organizations to our 2016 Teen Angels, Summer Show Donors and 2016 Annual Appeal. If you feel you have been missed or misrepresented on this list, please email [email protected] so ​ ​ we can adjust our records.

NCCT's Past Shows

1973 - The Music Man 1974 - Mame, Butterflies are Free, The Tavern 1975 - Fiddler on the Roof, Dirty Works at the Crossroads 1976 - The Undiscovered King, Bicentennial Musical Review, The Zoo Story/Thurber Vignettes/Bounded in a Nutshell, No, No, Nanette 1977 - Workhouse Ward, Happy Journey, Hello, Dolly!, The Velveteen Rabbit, You Can’t Take it With You 1978 - The Hasty Heart, Anything Goes 1979 - The Public Eye, Panther Pieces: The World in Mud Season, Oklahoma!, You Don't Have to Be Irish 1980 - The Tavern, The Tree Spirit's Problem, The Pajama Game 1981 - The Dragon's Theft, Godspell, Cabaret 1982 - You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Jaques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, Annie Get Your Gun 1983 - Potter’s Notch (World Premiere), Broadway Magic, Carnival ​ ​ 1984 - My Fair Lady 1985 - Mary, Mary, The Boy Friend 1986 - A Chorus Line 1987 - The Art of Dining, Chicago 1988 - Carousel, A Christmas Carol 1989 - Man of La Mancha, A Christmas Carol 1990 - Guys and Dolls, A Christmas Carol 1991 - Camelot 1992 - The Music Man, The Odd Couple 1993 - The King and I 1994 - Tom Sawyer (T), Kiss Me, Kate, Company 1995 - Bye Bye Birdie (T), Anything Goes 1996 - Good News (T), Me and My Girl, The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940

1997 - How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (T), Hello, Dolly!, The Foreigner 1998 - Li’l Abner (T), 25th Anniversary Gala, Peter Pan, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 1999 - Once on This Island (T), Gypsy 2000 - Once Upon a Mattress (T), The Wizard of Oz, South Pacific 2001 - Starmites (T), Oklahoma! 2002 - Wish You Were Here (T), Crazy for You, 30th Anniversary Gala 2003 - Bye Bye Birdie (T), Honk! (F), Brigadoon 2004 - Kismet (T), Nunsense, The Pirates of Penzance 2005 - The Wiz (T), Fiddler on the Roof 2006 - Singin’ in the Rain, Seussical (T) 2007 - Disney’s High School Musical On Stage! (T), The Pajama Game 2008 - Stop the World - I Want to Get Off, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (T), Singin’ with NCCT (35th Anniversary Gala), State Fair 2009 - 42nd Street, Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, Grease (T) 2010 - The Mikado, Footloose (T) 2011 - Oliver!, Bye Bye Birdie (T), Flood Benefit Show 2012 - Music Man (T), Sweeney Todd, Jesus Christ Superstar 2013 - Anything Goes (T), The Sound of Music, Rent 2014 - Seussical (T), Carousel 2015 - 42nd Street (T), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, A Walk in the Woods (F) 2016 - On the Town (T), The Secret Garden 2017 - Once On This Island (T), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 2018 - TBD

T = Teen Production F = Fall Production

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