Beauty and the Beast comes to GPAC

By Lisa Tyndall
Web Editor

The widely known mythical tale of “Beauty and the Beast” is gracing UNCP’s stage on Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. in GPAC.

The hour-long show will share with the audience the classic tale of the power of love and inner beauty.

The show will use life-size puppets, shadow play, masks, stage illusions and original music.

Director of Marketing Elizabeth McLean believes “is going to be a great way to kick off the school year.”

“Beauty and the Beast” is being presented by the Enchantment Theatre Company and booked through the Brad Simon Organization which Executive Director of GPAC Patricia Fields reveals “we have used many times.”

“Beauty and the Beast” has been at GPAC before but not for many years.

With GPAC holding the On Stage for Youth Series, the performing arts field trips are educational and incorporate classroom learning with theatre for students.

The events are primarily attended by school groups but are open to the public and are extremely well received according to McLean.

“We already have a good number of the seats reserved by school groups
and we hope to fill even more seats as the event date approaches,” McLean said.

“Beauty and the Beast” tickets are $7 for students and $8 for adults.

For more information call GPAC at (910) 521-6287.