Featured Cast of the Upcoming Show

Erin Lingenfelter (Belle) a senior at LHS, Erin made her stage debut when she was Annie in the Loudonville Players' production of Annie at the age of 12. Since then, she has been involved in The Music Man, Cinderella in Cinderella, Liesel in The Sound of Music, and Sandy in Grease. She is the current president of Drama Club and has enjoyed it. She plans to attend Ashland University in the fall. She would like to thank her mom and God for all they have done to make this, her final show, possible.

Bethany Herman (the Enchantress and Silly Girl #1, Napkin) a senior at LHS, has been very active in musicals. Bethany appeared in her first musical at age 13, in the Loudonville Player's production of Annie (Tessie). Her other high school roles include Cinderella (Portia, a stepsister), The Sound of Music (Sister Margarita), and Grease (Jan). After graduation she plans to attend either Malone University or Mount Union College and major in science. She would like to thank her mother for making her costumes, and Mrs. Lingenfelter and Mr. Zimmerly for making the play so much fun.

Sara Mould: (Silly Girl #3) a lovely Senior at Loudonville, has been in numerous productions and is uberly excited for her role as a silly girl. . . Y'all ready for this????? She plans to go to Bethel College and major in International Studies and also continue to be involved in drama.

Hannah Cooper (the Wardrobe "Madame De La Grande Bouche) high school senior and avid patron of the arts, she has been in many musicals. In 2003 Loudonville Players Annie she was Pepper. For LHS Drama she has been the Evil Stepmother in 2007's Cinderella, Sister Berthe in 2008's The Sound of Music, Marty in 2009's Grease. She will be attending Heidelberg University and majoring in Cross Cultural Studies. Hannah wants to thank her family for all their support and she loves them very much.

Stephanie Debo (tavern, bar made/napkin/mob) loves to perform whether it is dancing or singing. She has enjoyed participating in the arts throughout her high school years. She has participated in drama productions like Cinderella, The Sound of Music, Grease, and soon Beauty and the Beast. Currently a senior, she loves her parts and enjoys playing multiple roles with Sara, Liz, Lisa, and Jorgan. She plans to go to college this coming fall and is extremely excited to move out of this small town of Loudonville, though she will miss it and everyone in it. She would like to thank her parents and all her friends for their support.

Luke Weber (the Baker) - LHS Senior enjoys being invovled with the drama club's muscials for the past four years. He plans to attend Muskingum University in the fall and study civil engineering. He is looking forward to this year's Beauty and the Beast, it will be a very fun show.

Matt Gwin (D'Arque, Shepherd Boy, Knife) a senior at LHS, Matt plays on the basketball and baseball teams, captains the golf and Academic Challenge teams, and sings in the Symphonic and Chamber Choirs. This is his first formal acting experience. In his spare time, Matt enjoys golfing, taking power naps, playing guitar, and exploring the great outdoors. Be sure to watch him on Cleveland Newschannel 5's Academic Challenge May 1st.

Dylon Walker (Gaston) is very excited to have a leading role in this springs upcoming show of Beauty and The Beast. Dylon is planning to attend AMDA in LA once his high school career ends. He feels he must leave to accomplish his dream of starring in a broadway show. After returning from his roles in the professional theater Trumpet in the Land, He hopes to bring all he can to give the audience of Loudonville a night to never forget.

Katherine Bokenkamp (Mrs. Potts) has been involved with musicals since 4th grade. She was most recently seen in Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Babette/Enchantress). She plays soccer, sings with the jazz group Give Us Time, plays in the marching, concert, and jazz bands, and does swim team in the summer. She has also been seen as Baroness Elsa in The Sound of Music, and Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker. She would like to thank her parents for helping her get to practices.

Ben Sloan (Cogsworth) a sophomore, has participated in plays since 5th grade. Hid most recent role was int The Sound of Music (Kirt). He is in band and jazz band and enjoys being in the school plays.

McKenzie Quick (Chip) Today in her life she loves to dance and sing. She has performed in two musicals and has had an amazing time. She is a very energetic and happy person. She is a sophomore in high school right now and has plans in the future of becoming a chef and opening a restaurant.

Jorgan Hansen (Lumiere) Young Jorgen made the most of his life, leading him to the role of Lumiere in this year's Beauty and the Beast. An amateur juggler in his spare time, Jorgen enjoys shiny objects, Pearl Jam music, and trampolines.

Robbie Miller (Maurice) a sophomore at LHS, was in last year's production of Grease (Sonny). A member of the soccer team, football team, academic challenge, and chamber choir, he plans to become a military archeologist, lawyer, or a college history professor.

Lizzy Morgan (Lefou) a Junior at LHS, started her acting career at the age of 11 in Annie (Molly). She has also been involved in The Music Man, Aladdin, The Sound of Music (Marta), Grease (Teen Angel), and has also been in small plays in her middle school years. She plans on going to West Virginia University and becoming a Forensic Scientist. She would like to thank her parents for supporting her throughout all of the plays and her siblings for giving her constructive criticism.

Lisa Kroeger ( Babette) brings her enchanting accent with her from her native Germany. She is enjoying her junior year as an exchange student at LHS. She has been in two play productions in 5th and 9th grade and is very excited to be a part of this fun American production. She loves dancing, singing, as well as playing soccer and softball. She also wants to thank Loudonville and especially her host parents Elise and Jim Lingenfelter for welcoming her with open hearts from the first day on and since then giving her all the support and encouragement she could have ever wished for. Danke fuer alles! Ich liebe euch!!:)

Cooper Charlton (Beast) a junior, best known for his football prowess, has decided to try his hand at a different kind of game as he fills the shoes of the Beast. He would like to thank Belle, his girlfriend, for all her support and encouragement, and his family for letting him complicate their lives so he could try something new.

Liz Reinthal (Enchanted Object, Villager) is very excited to be in the Drama Club's production of Beauty and the Beast. She has been involved with several productions before this, including The Sound of Music, Grease, and others. Currently a senior, she is enjoying her final year at LHS and being with her friends. She plans to go to the College of Wooster this fall and become a Fighting Scot! Liz would like to thank her family and friends, and hopes everyone enjoys the show!