The Masque of Beauty & th Beast
By Michael Elliot Brill
DRAMA
Age Recommendation 5+
Sprightly dialogue, delightful and varied characterizations, and a brilliantly theatrical handling of the story creates magic on all levels. It is performed in the manner of a sixteenth century French masque, the play effectively utilizes an eloquent Narrator, and a simple set.
At this castle, the Beast is imprisoned by his own “ugly” personal traits such as greed, selfishness, and conceit. Over time and through developing friendships, he gradually turns into a character that is kind, caring, and sharing. It is based on the 17th Century fairytale, La Belle et La Bete, by Madame Le Prince de Beaumont.
By Michael Elliot Brill
DRAMA
Age Recommendation 5+
Sprightly dialogue, delightful and varied characterizations, and a brilliantly theatrical handling of the story creates magic on all levels. It is performed in the manner of a sixteenth century French masque, the play effectively utilizes an eloquent Narrator, and a simple set.
At this castle, the Beast is imprisoned by his own “ugly” personal traits such as greed, selfishness, and conceit. Over time and through developing friendships, he gradually turns into a character that is kind, caring, and sharing. It is based on the 17th Century fairytale, La Belle et La Bete, by Madame Le Prince de Beaumont.
"Produced by special arrangement with
THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois"
November 4 7:00 PM
November 5 1:00 PM
November 5 4:30 PM
November 11 7:00 PM
November 12 1:00 PM
November 12 4:30 PM
November 18 7:00 PM
November 19 1:00 PM
November 19 4:30 PM
November 25 7:00 PM
November 26 1:00 PM
November 26 4:30 PM
Michael Elliott Brill has labored for The Muse of The Theatre since his graduation from The High School of Performing Arts (of Fame fame) in 1957. He spent the next twelve years as an actor in New York City and on tour with several companies. In 1970 he moved to Seattle WA, where he formed his own performing troupe, The Motley Mummers, creating original material for the performers and touring Washington State with grants from the Seattle and King County Arts Commissions. During its two-year existence, the Mummers won numerous awards for excellence and originality. In 1973 Michael became artistic director of Seattle's Bathhouse Theatre, remaining there for seven years acting, writing and directing for the Enchanted Theatre Company. In 1976 his poetic drama, The Masque of Beauty and the Beast, won the prestigious Moss Hart Memorial Award, which was presented by Stephen Sondheim.
November 5 1:00 PM
November 5 4:30 PM
November 11 7:00 PM
November 12 1:00 PM
November 12 4:30 PM
November 18 7:00 PM
November 19 1:00 PM
November 19 4:30 PM
November 25 7:00 PM
November 26 1:00 PM
November 26 4:30 PM
Michael Elliott Brill has labored for The Muse of The Theatre since his graduation from The High School of Performing Arts (of Fame fame) in 1957. He spent the next twelve years as an actor in New York City and on tour with several companies. In 1970 he moved to Seattle WA, where he formed his own performing troupe, The Motley Mummers, creating original material for the performers and touring Washington State with grants from the Seattle and King County Arts Commissions. During its two-year existence, the Mummers won numerous awards for excellence and originality. In 1973 Michael became artistic director of Seattle's Bathhouse Theatre, remaining there for seven years acting, writing and directing for the Enchanted Theatre Company. In 1976 his poetic drama, The Masque of Beauty and the Beast, won the prestigious Moss Hart Memorial Award, which was presented by Stephen Sondheim.