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Gallery: Department of Theatre brings ‘Beauty’ to homecoming

October 18, 2019 by David Mitchell

The Department of Theatre is preparing for its homecoming production “Beauty and the Beast.” Directed by Dawne Swearingen-Meeks, chair of the Department of Theatre, the show is scheduled to run on Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m.

The prince, played by Rankin Dean Bullard, rejects the enchantress, played by Melissa Henderson, from his castle. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Belle, played by Lauren McDonald, sings about her dull village life. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Gaston, played by Griffin Jones, tries to impress Belle, played by Lauren McDonald. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Belle, played by Lauren McDonald, gets lost in her book. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Belle, played by Lauren McDonald, and Maurice, played by Mitchell Bradford, share an intimate moment between father and daughter.(Photo by David Mitchell)
Beast, played by Richard Gomez, captures Maurice, played by Mitchell Bradford, in his castle. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Gaston, played by Griffin Jones, attempts to propose to Belle, played by Lauren McDonald. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Belle, played by Lauren McDonald, tries to free her father Maurice, played by Mitchell Bradford. (Photo by David Mitchell)
The crowd praises Gaston, played by Griffin Jones. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Lumiere, played by Tré McLeod, prepares Belle, played by Lauren McDonald, for dinner. (Photo by David Mitchell)
The animated objects celebrate as Belle, played by Lauren McDonald, joins them for dinner. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Beast, played by Richard Gomez, laments about his inability to find love. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Belle, played by Lauren McDonald, tends to Beast’s wolf bites. (Photo by David Mitchell)
The animated objects imagine what it would be like to be human again.(Photo by David Mitchell)
Gaston, played by Griffin Jones, and Lefou, played by Easton Orr, devise an evil plan. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Belle, played by Lauren McDonald, and Beast, played by Richard Gomez, dance for the first time. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Beast, played by Richard Gomez, allows Belle, played by Lauren McDonald, to go see her father. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Gaston, played by Griffin Jones, gathers a mob to hunt the Beast. (Photo by David Mitchell)

Gaston, played by Griffin Jones, makes up stories about the horrible beast.(Photo by David Mitchell)
The Wardrobe, played by Zula Pryor, scares off Lefou, played by Easton Orr. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Belle, played by Lauren McDonald, mourns the loss of her lover. (Photo by David Mitchell)

The Beast, played by Richard Gomez, transforms into a man after Belle, played by Lauren McDonald, confesses her love. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Belle, played by Lauren McDonald, meets the prince, played by Richard Gomez. (Photo by David Mitchell)
The Wardrobe, played by Zula Pryor, reverts to her human form. (Photo by David Mitchell)(Photo by David Mitchell)

Mrs. Potts, played by Nora Vellis, reunites with her son Chip, played by Carly Carroll. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Belle, played by Lauren McDonald, dances with the prince, played by Richard Gomez. (Photo by David Mitchell)
Gaston, played by Griffin Jones, confronts Beast, played by Richard Gomez. (Photo by David Mitchell)

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About David Mitchell

My name is David Mitchell, and I am a senior psychology major from Dallas, Texas. I have always had a passion for photography and videography, and enjoy sharing my perspectives with others.

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  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

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