The Northwestern Middle School cast of Beauty and the Beast Jr. - a middle school version of Disney's beloved classic - is ready to present the first of three performances beginning tonight, Wednesday, Jan. 23, thru Friday, Jan. 25.

The musical production is set to take to the stage in the NMS auditorium for the Zachary community beginning at 7 p.m.

Doors will open for seating at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are on in the school's front office for $7 in advance, and remaining tickets will be sold at the door each performance night for $10 each.

Director Paula Swilley says she knows her students will be wonderful and urges the community to get tickets early, since the musical is expected to sell out.

Come out and support the students as they present Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr.!

The NMS cast of Beauty and the Beast, in order of appearance, is:

Narrator- Stephanie Schlorke

Prince/statue- Griffen Chaney

Old Woman/Enchantress/statue- Jordan Miller

Beast- Dominique Holden

Belle- Breann Burson

Gaston- Curtis Hooper

Lefou- Brent Jones

Silly Girls- Morgan Mazzarella, Arden Tiffee, Destiny Henderson, Raven Moore, Skyller Castello and Jasmine Gardner

Maurice- Austin Weber

Cogsworth- Ashleigh Martin

Lumiere- Javonte McDaniel

Babette- Ashley Soileau

Mrs. Potts- Ta’lor Barnes

Chip- Gavin Ashford

Madame de la Grande Bouche- Madeline Brown

Monsieur de Arque- John Square

Villagers/servants:

Hailey Brown, Skipper Geloneck, Selby Jefferson, Michael Mankins, Kennedy Wilcher, Mandy Amond, Taylee Corkern, Ethan Croft, Logan Guilbeau, Joseph Harkrider, Gage Nettles, John Square, Payton Washington and Elliot Whatley.

Technical/Crew members are:

Director- Mrs. Paula Swilley

Music Director- Mrs. Cassi Doherty

Technical Director- Mr. Jeremy Reynolds

Talented Drama Teacher- Mr. Derek Mudd

Dance Team Sponsor- Mrs. Julianne Estep

Choreography- Ms. Molly Myers, Morgan Mazarella, Logan Guilbeau, Destiny Henderson, Taylee Corkern

Stage Manager- Brooklyn Squiers

Asst. Stage Manager/properties- Jordan Miller, Griffen Chaney

Sound- Brooklyn Squiers

Lighting- Landry Baudoin, Julia Coreil, Tre’ Hernandez

Programs- Mrs. Janelle Young