Local College of the Ozarks' Students to Perform 'Beauty and the Beast' Musical, April 12-16

The College of the Ozarks' Theatre and Music department will present the musical 'Beauty and the Beast' from April 12 to 16 in the Jones Auditorium. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on April 12, 13, and 16, and a Sunday matinee on April 14 at 2:30 p.m. April 15 is for a student convocation. Ticket prices range from $10 to $15, with College Associates attending for free with their Associates card.

The musical is an adaptation of Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast'. The plot follows Belle, a young woman in a French town, whose father is taken captive in a castle by a beast. Belle sacrifices her freedom to save her father, setting the story in motion.

The cast includes students from various majors. Kaitlyn Bowles, a sophomore marketing major from Warrenton, Missouri, plays Belle. Gage Hauck, a sophomore music theatre major from Camdenton, Missouri, plays the Beast. Other characters are portrayed by students from different study fields, demonstrating the range of talent at the College of the Ozarks.

The cast also includes students from majors such as nursing, business administration, and video production. They will bring 'Beauty and the Beast' to life, aiming to deliver a captivating performance for all audience members.

Reservations can be made by calling the theatre department Box Office at (417) 690-2626. The production provides a chance for the community to enjoy a well-loved story performed by the College of the Ozarks' students.

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