Carine Wood and Kim Harriman will portray Beauty and the Beast, respectively, in the Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus fall production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.”
     Auditions were held April 17-19 in Omak.
     Organizers termed the audition process “a stunning success.”
     They sorted through 52 teens and adults who tried out for 11 lead roles.
     That made for “many difficult decisions because everyone did such an amazing job,” said spokeswoman Tia Wooley. “However, we are excited to have such exceptional talent to fill in all of the chorus and supporting roles as well.”
     Another 55 children were selected for the chorus.
     “Everyone, young and old, who wanted a part, got one, and the part of Chip will be chosen from that group” of kids, she said.
     “With a talented cast of 115, it will be a costumer’s nightmare and a director’s dream, though we’re all very be happy to be put to the test,” said Wooley.
     The cast includes: Beast, Kim Harriman; Belle, Corinne Wood; Gaston, Ugo Bartell; Lumiere, Michael Self; Mrs. Potts, Becky Corson; Babette, Lisa Bauer; Cogsworth, Steve Kunkel; Maurice, Larry Witt; LaFou, Timothy Vasser; Wardrobe, Cara Mia Vance; Msr. D'Arque, Ray Pritchard; Enchantress, Katie Johann;
     Prince/tavern, Scott Schafer; Silly Girls, Katie Williams, Lynn Hoover, Rachel LaGrou; Crony/tavern, Sarin Molnar; Bartender, Al Camp; Barmaid, Tiffany Picking; Baker's wife, Kiah Conway; Aristocratic lady, Tina Schmidt;
     Lady with umbrella, Taleah Edmonds; Lady with baby, Sugar West; Hat seller, Sue Radek; Milkmaid, Brenna Miller; Book seller, Bill Ekstrom; Shepherd/tavern, Riley Schafer;
     Village characters, Rocky Hutson, Nish Edmonds, Valerie Louis, Alex Boyd, Brynnan McLean, Rachael Sonmeman, Rebecca Garambullo, Danielle Adams, April Williams; Village children, to be announced; Wolves, to be announced;
     Enchanted castle characters, Jason Bauer, Ilsa Rose-Witt, Kendra Bartell, Ken Radford, Cindy Kraske, Rebecca Ellis, Brianna Ellis, Bonnie Fuller, Ian Radford, Billy Ekstrom, Danielle Corson, Victoria Scogin, MaryJordan Braley, Jamie Dienst, Caitlyn Law; Enchanted housewares, to be announced.
     Adults who auditioned and aren’t listed and haven’t been contacted are asked to contact producer Jessica Scogin, 422-0458.
     Others working behind the scenes include Marile Kunkel, director; Serena Fiacco, choreographer; Don Pearce, orchestra conductor; Michael Self, technical adviser, and Cari Shiflett, stage manager.