Warragul Youth Theatre celebrated a “very successful” season of “Beauty and the Beast” over the recent school holidays.
The eight shows over five days were virtually sold out.
Production manager Trudy Tambassis said the cast of 29 children ranged in age from eight to 17 years, with a mix of experience and new members taking to the stage.
Ms Tambassis said the season was “very successful”, adding patrons were becoming more familiar with the new venue - Warragul Exhibition Hall. She added local disability groups and aged care attended due to greater accessibility.
Warragul Youth Theatre is now preparing for its next production “Cinderella” at the Warragul Exhibition Hall. It will be held during the second week of the September school holidays.
Above right: Leads Abbey Peterson (Beauty) and Gabrielle Rota (Beast) stand amongst the cast in Warragul Youth Theatre’s production of “Beauty and the Beast”.
Left: Joining the Warragul Youth Theatre cast are (back, from left) Codey Jackson, Madeline Ronalds, Charlotte McDonald, Shelby Walker, (front, from left) Huon Coghlan, Ella Mitchell, Zoe Leacher and Emma Middleton.
Right: An elaborate mask sees Gabrielle Rota transform into the Beast.
Above: Rachael Willig (left) played Emmett and Tea Van de Burgt played Janelle in “Beauty and the Beast”.
Above: Getting into character for “Beauty and the Beast” are (from left) Nikyha Parker as Pearl, Claire Lear as Mason and Ruby Whiteley as Mearl.
Below: Julie Whiteley helps her daughter Ruby with hair and makeup prior to the show.