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November 2019

The Beast’s Rose

Written by: Danae Edwards

When you think of Beauty and the Beast, what is the first thing you think of? What is something that you see on the poster, or on the movie cover that catches your eye? Maybe it’s the classic yellow dress, the servants of the castle, or Beast’s blue and yellow suit. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s the red rose in the case. Depending on the cover/poster that you happen to be looking at, the one item that you’re most likely going to see every single time is the red rose. In fact, it’s even on our poster!

Why is a simple rose so vital to the story? Does it symbolize anything besides the Beast’s curse, or is it just a flower that moves the plot along? If it does symbolize something, what is it?

Let’s go back to the beginning. Let’s go back to the first version of Beauty and the Beast, and see what we can find. In the original story, before audience members fell in love with the sweet, kind-hearted girl on screen, Belle was a girl from one of our earlier blog posts. The rose was actually something that Belle had asked her father to bring to her on one of his business trips. After he indulges in the hospitality that’s presented before him when he stumbles across the castle, he finds the rose in the Beast’s garden as he’s leaving. He picks the rose up to take to his daughter and then finds himself a prisoner of the Beast, who only agrees to release him if Belle’s father gives him one of his six daughters in return for his life. Belle, filled with guilt for asking for the rose, takes her father’s place.

The wilting rose symbolizes quite a few topics. Obviously, the red rose symbolizes love and romance. It also symbolizes the Beast’s dying hope for love; if it dies before he finds his one true love, then he’ll stay the Beast forever. It symbolizes the Beast’s need to reform from his past life of excess and vanity, as well as be gentler towards others. The rose is not only a vital part of the story but a vital part of the Beast. This is his last chance to change who he is for the better, or he will remain the terrifying creature he holds inside.

Who would’ve thought that a rose could mean so much?

Want a chance to have your own beautiful rose? During our showings of Beauty and the Beast Jr. Mandarin Orchid, a local Kingman flower shop owned by Patti Branco, will set up right outside the show! This would make a special gift for a date, a little princess of your own, or your favorite performer! Leave a note, and we can even send it backstage for you. We are excited to for you to be our guest!

Still need tickets to the show? Click here!

Disney Musicals in Schools Interview with Dir. Sidney Valdez

Written by: Danae Edwards

Disney Musicals in Schools is an incredible opportunity for parents, students, teachers, and the whole community to come together with a common interest–musical theatre. We had the opportunity this week to interview Sidney Valdez, the director of this winter’s musical Beauty and the Beast Jr. and an active member of the Disney in Schools program.  

For those of you wondering, Disney Musicals in Schools is a totally separate program from Disney Jr, which Sidney has had the opportunity to direct many shows for. “Disney Musicals in Schools is a collaboration between theater artists and school staff to bring sustainable theater practices to rural towns. Disney Jr. Productions are up for licensing shows that any theater can license.”

We asked how Beale Street got involved, and apparently it wasn’t that difficult, “The Education coordinator from The Smith Center found Beale Street Theater, reached out to collaborate with Disney Musicals in Schools and here we are now.” Easy as one, two, three! It certainly helped that Beale Street Theater had already been on the radar.

Sidney’s answer to why she got involved was pretty simple. “I had just gotten done with my production of Dorothy In Wonderland, which was a show I pushed to have more children involvement. I had felt so passionately about the arts and what it can do for our youth that the Disney Musicals In Schools mission made it so easy for me to back up.”

“The education department at The Smith Center was looking to expand the program when they found Beale Street Theater and all that we strive for is what they were looking for in a partner to collaborate with.”

Any elementary school who wants to be a part of this movement, can. Although, they do have to meet certain requirements such as producing a 30-minute Disney KIDS musical involving 3rd-5th graders both on and off stage, identify a school team comprising three to five teachers and staff members who will oversee and manage the production from beginning to end, commit to 17 weeks of after-school rehearsal consisting of a minimum of two 90-minute sessions per week and a few other requirements which can be found on their website.

It takes about seven months for the children, teachers, and everyone involved to prepare an unforgettable experience for the audience. Beale Street Theater is happy to showcase the hard work from all fronts with an event in 2020. Be sure to look out for any news on this showcase in the spring!

The goal for Disney Musicals in Schools is to create sustainable theatre for all elementary schools in Kingman. Disney Musicals in Schools is another great opportunity for you to come support, as it supports the development of our community, our art education, and our community’s children.

Want another way to support Beale Street Theater? On Tuesday, November 19th 6pm at Mohave County Library, Belle from Beale Street Theater & Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. will be reading her favorite stories to children of all ages! The event is free, so don’t miss out!

Excited to see Belle in action? Make sure you buy tickets to Beauty and the Beast Jr. here or at the ArtHub on 402 E. Beale St. or at the door to the show! Showdates are December 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th at 7pm with Matinees the 7th & 14th at 1pm. We encourage dress up at both our matinees as well! Show tickets for adults are $12 for kids 4-11. We hope you will be our guest!

Princess Day Out A Fundraising Success

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On Sunday, November 10th, Suz Salon hosted an event called “Princess Day Out.” Over 45 girls from ages 3 to 12 years old attended in their prettiest dresses awaiting an afternoon of pampering. For some, this would be their very first Spa Day!

The event was on a first come first serve basis and thus by 1:30pm–a half hour before the event was set to begin–princesses were already lined up outside the door of Suz Salon. The owner of the salon, Sue Bushnell, had already started on the early birds. With only 6 volunteers, she knew a headstart was crucial for this event to be successful.

Though there was a wait, mothers and daughters alike were patient and in good spirits the whole event. Snacks and drinks were in abundance, princess movies played and of course, there was the best part–Belle and her friends were in attendance!

From left to right: Cinderella, Snow White, Merida, Dir. Sidney Valdez, Belle, Ariel, and Rapunzel. All were in attendance.

Disney’s star princesses including Cinderella, Rapunzel and Merida were all there to meet the eager junior royalty. Throughout the 6 hour event, the princesses sang, danced and took pictures with anyone who asked.

The all-inclusive Princess Pack was a hit, with almost every single princess choosing the whole spa. Toe and nails were painted and makeup was done. Little princesses could pick out every necklace, ring, bracelet, and earrings. They even took home their very own handcrafted tiara made specially by Sue! Overall, moms knew the experience their daughter received had been worth the wait.

Sue finally closed down the shop late Sunday night. After all the hard work and wonderful faces, Princess Day Out raised over $1,200 for Beale Street Theater’s Renovation Project and Angle Homes Matching Grant Campaign.

Beale Street Theater could not be more appreciative of the dedication Suz Salon has given. We are grateful for the numerous stylists, volunteers, and princesses that helped make this fundraiser a success. We also give great thanks to the Kingman community for the belief and ongoing support we receive at Beale Street Theater. Thank you so much.

If you want to see more of our beautiful Belle, make sure to buy tickets for Beale Street Theater’s production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. at bealestreettheater.com/tickets at the Artbug on 402 E. Beale St. or at the door!

Suz Salon Hosts “Princess Day Out” in Honor of Beauty and the Beast Jr.

Written by: Danae Edwards

Do you have a daughter that is 12 years old or younger? Would you love to do something special with her? Young girls will now have the chance to meet their favorite princesses, all while having their very own spa day.

This Sunday, Suz Salon has partnered with Beale Street Theater to bring an enchanting event to the young girls here in Kingman. The event is called “Princess Day Out” and will take place on November 10th, from 2pm-5pm at Suz Salon on 114 Tucker Street. There will be special visits from Belle, Ariel, Rapunzel, and a few of their friends!

This past Tuesday, we had the privilege to meet Sue Bushnell at Suz Salon. While there,we were able to interview Sue about the Princess Day Out event.

When we asked Sue why she wanted to put this event on and how she came up with the idea, she told us that she just wanted to help fundraise for Beale Street Theater. “I had help. [Skyler] knew that I wanted to help fundraise and Beauty and the Beast needed to be promoted so she came up with this idea.” Sue noted that there will be refreshments served, such as juice boxes, cupcakes, and cookies. Additional seating in the front and back of the salon will be provided so you can relax, snack, and watch as your daughters get pampered. 

The Princess Package is all-inclusive with hairstyling, makeup, and mani-pedis. There will also be tiaras, earrings, and rings for girls to take home. If you don’t want to pay the $25 for the Princess Package, you have the choice to pay individual prices, which can be found below:

Hair: $10; Nails: $10; Toes: $10; Makeup: $5

You can expect your daughter to be there for about 45 minutes to an hour to have the full princess treatment. Six volunteers will be available the whole day to help make your little girls shine bright. Girls are encouraged to come dressed up in their favorite princess outfits for this event and can expect a whole day of fun. For many of these girls, this will be their first spa day and an experience they will never forget. This is also a great bonding experience for mothers and their daughters. 

All proceeds will go to Beale Street Theater’s Angle Homes Matching Grant Campaign to help build a theater and fine arts home-base in downtown  Kingman. For more information on this event, you can go to the Facebook page, Princess Day Out, or check out the poster on our homepage. Also, be on the lookout for a video during the week which you can also find on our website.

This is an event that you don’t want to miss out on! Come to Suz Salon on November 10th, with clean, fresh hair and faces to enjoy a variety of treats,  pampering, and a day of fun. It’s sure to be a day fit for a princess.