Mobile Playhouse in the Park

“Beauty and the Beast” March 4 & 5

Mobile’s Playhouse in the Park will present an all-new original staging of the favorite Beauty and the Beast at the Saenger Theater in on March 4 & 5 in downtown Mobile at 6 Joachim Street. Beauty and the Beast is a beloved classic French fairy tale about Belle, a lovely maiden who promises her allegiance to a frightening, lonely beast in order to save her father's life. A cast of 100 local youth ranging from age 6 – 20s will perform this original production with music and lyrics by Managing Director Danny Mollise and Musical Director Scott Jolly. The Playhouse original musical version takes place in antebellum New Orleans with a Mardi Gras theme. As the story unfolds, the Beast’s truer, inner beauty is ultimately uncovered through Belle’s love, patience, and sacrifice. Nationally acclaimed author Thomas Lakeman adapted the script for this performance. "All along the Gulf Coast, Mardi Gras is a magical time of year," says Lakeman. "So we thought it made perfect sense to place this classic French fairy tale in the French-speaking bayous of Louisiana during the height of carnival season. Our antebellum New Orleans setting features masked balls, parades, cajuns, and even a Mardi Gras king." Costume Designer and Stage Director Pamela Mollise creates a magical, fanciful mood with original costumes and elaborate sets. Playhouse dance instructor April Smith Spencer choreographs the lively and innovative dance numbers throughout the production. School Shows are $7.00 per student; teachers are admitted free for the performance. One additional chaperone for every 15 students is also admitted free of charge. Tickets for the public performance are $20.00 for adults and $15.00 for students and senior citizens 65 and older. Call 602-0630 to make your reservations today!
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The creative team at the Playhouse has recently completed a movie project entitled "Triptych." The movie, which is rated PG-13, was screened as part of the South Alabama Film Festival. Many current and former Playhouse actors were involved in the production. Click here to read a review.

The Playhouse in the Park

has been training young people in theatre arts since 1961. Over the years, our program has grown to include four large productions a year; a comprehensive training program of drama, dance, vocal,

The Premier Youth Theatre in the Southeast. Educating and Entertaining since 1961.

piano and scenic art classes; a traveling professional drama troupe; and an elaborate, full-scale puppet theatre. At the Playhouse-in-the-Park, there is something for everyone of all ages.

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Danny and Pamela Mollise Recipients of Arts Educator Award

Playhouse Directors Danny and Pam Mollise were the recipients of the Educator Award at the Sixth Annual Greater Mobile Arts Awards on Friday, September 11 at 6:30 in Cathedral Square. A reception honoring the recipients followed in the Mobile Arts Council offices. The awards acknowledge the important contributions that individuals, groups, and businesses make to the cultural life of our community.

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