[carrot cait]

(Yes, for the most part I copied and pasted from MTA... Sorry!)

Yesterday was our fourth and final performance of Beauty and the Beast. We did pretty amazingly with ticket sales- only about 400 on Thursday, but we sold out on Friday through Sunday in our 700ish seat auditorium. I had a great, great time doing this show. Being a Disney princess is a dream in any case, but I absolutely love the character of Belle and think I'm very similar to her. It was nothing short of amazing.

Of course, there were lots of people who said I did well (no, that's not a conceited thing, I'm just saying that parents and such always tell you that sort of thing after a show) but since most of the people were either my friends or family, it was nothing that could be trusted as accurate. But there were a few people who I really respect that told me how perfect I was and how well I did- people who wouldn't lie about that sort of thing, which was great to hear. But more than anything, our director told me that before this show, I hadn't even been on her radar and she wasn't considering me for the part at all, but when I came into auditions and read and sang, she knew I was perfect for it. She said that I made her proud and never let her down throughout this whole show- which was an amazing thing to hear, especially after I'd been doubting my abilities for such a long time. There are so many incredibly talented people in my school and I know I'm far from the best, but it was nice to know I was good enough. It meant so much to hear that.

Anyways, pictures! Posted as links because they refused to resize. The quality isn't great, but it's better than nothing. Also, please be nice about our lack of a gorgeous set- our school is ridiculously poor, and we spent tons of money on the costumes!


Me being all charming and provincial and apparently having my eyes closed:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/bellebeautyandthebeast/SHOWTIME072.jpg


My peephole right before "Me" with Gaston:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/bellebeautyandthebeast/SHOWTIME099.jpg


I believe I'm singing "Home":
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/bellebeautyandthebeast/SHOWTIME081.jpg


I loved my pink dress so much, more than the gold one even. And I have ridiculous faces when I'm singing:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/bellebeautyandthebeast/SHOWTIME132.jpg


Me and the Beast in the beginning of "Something There". I love this picture:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/bellebeautyandthebeast/SHOWTIME113.jpg


At the end of "Be Our Guest"!:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/bellebeautyandthebeast/SHOWTIME133.jpg


At the end of "Beauty and the Beast". This dress was so large and obnoxious but I loved it anyhow:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/bellebeautyandthebeast/SHOWTIME179.jpg


Madame goes into BATTLE MODE for her amazing high note!:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/bellebeautyandthebeast/SHOWTIME184.jpg


Mrs. Potts serenades the Beast and I with Lumiere and Cogsy being adorable in the background:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/bellebeautyandthebeast/SHOWTIME019.jpg


This is the finale. It's kind of fuzzy but I think it looks really cool.
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/bellebeautyandthebeast/SHOWTIME048.jpg


Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, and Cogsworth!:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/bellebeautyandthebeast/SHOWTIME140.jpg


The full cast! We put this picture on the cake we had at the cast party:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/bellebeautyandthebeast/rehearsalsandetc030.jpg


And I love this picture, it's one of my favorites. After "Beauty and the Beast" with the magic mirror:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/bellebeautyandthebeast/magicmirror.jpg

[MusicalGal1194]

Wow!! What a great looking show! I looooved your gold gown! Nice job! Congrats!

[carrot cait]

Aww, thank you so much! I liked my gold gown a lot too, although it was surprisingly hard to walk in.

[kiwiholly]

Those are awesome photos. LOL at the wardrobe sitting down in the cast photo.

[idTAPthat89]

Your costumes are really nice for a high school show = ] Congrats love!