Cast
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Morgan Marie - Belle
Morgan is excited to join the 4th Wall Players as she returns to Indiana to bring “Beauty and the Beast, Not Your Parents’ Fairytale” to life. The troupe gave her her first role in Indianapolis as Justine in “Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.” Morgan began her acting career at a young age, performing in many musicals and plays throughout elementary and high school, and she took her passion for entertainment into college. While majoring in theatre at Butler University, Morgan has brought characters to life in productions like "Truculentus” and “The Water Carriers.” Since receiving her Bachelor’s degree in theatre and digital media production, Morgan moved to Austin, TX, and dipped her toes into the independent film industry, where she portrayed captivating lead characters in short films such as "Take Care of Her," "What Stays Behind," "Monster," and "Two-Headed Beast." These fantastic projects have earned various accolades, including Best in Show at the Texas Terrors Film Festival and a nomination for Best Actress at the American Horror Film Fest. She hopes to return to the Indiana film and theatre community to continue bringing stories to life
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Nathaniel Tate - Phillipe
Nathaniel "Nate" Taff has had an amazing time working on this show with such a talented cast and crew. He's happy to take part in telling such a fun story, meeting lots of great people, and crossing a few things off his acting bucket list. Some of his favorite past roles have been Grumio in The Taming of the Shrew, Harry Pepper in Barefoot in the Park, Officer Welch in Rumors, and Jonathan Harker in Dracula. When he's offstage, Nate is a teacher who loves paddle-boarding, baking, dungeons and dragons, writing stories, and spending time with his wonderful family, friends, and fiancé, Lindsey.
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Katherine Gibson - Acacia
This will be Katherine’s 5 production with 4th Wall Players. She is excited for you to see the show that we have been working on for the past 4 years! A few favorite past roles include Vlad Vladikoff in “Seussical”, Vixen the Reindeer in “Spirit of Reindeer”, and Doris in “Same Time, Next Year”. Next spring, She will be directing 4th Wall’s inaugural musical; “Firebringer” by Team Starkid. She is excited to be sharing the stage with so many talented actors. She thanks her family and friends for their support and hopes you enjoy the show.
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Adrian Blackwell - Gaston
Adrian is very excited to make his debut with 4th Wall Players. His past acting credits include William in As You Like It and Colin in Compassion Fatigue. He has also worked backstage in many productions, most recently as stage manager for the District Theatre in Indianapolis, and as Lighting Designer for Heisenberg with Think! Dog productions.
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Breanna Helms - Gabrielle
This is Breanna’s first production with 4th wall players and she is very excited. Her favorite roles include Yvette from clue!, Betty Paris from crucible, and Carlotta from Lizzie Borden. She is so excited to play Gabrielle in this production of Beauty and The Beast: not your parents fairytale, and being able to continue to act alongside other wonderful actors.
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Stacey Pollard - Petra
Stacey has been active in the local theatre community for 8 years. While in high school, she lettered in theatre and got the opportunity to volunteer to work with the Broadway shows Cats and Rent through a program at the Murat. Over the last four years, Stacey has been taking a backseat to support her own children's love of theatre with React Kidz. She's really excited to be returning to the stage with 4th Wall Players to bring her character, Petra, to life.
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Josh Gibson - Professor Krempe
This will be the second time Josh plays Professor Krempe, having originally done it in 2022 for 4th Wall’s adaptation of “Frankenstein”. Other previous roles include Uncle Barnaby in “Babes in Toyland” (Page and Stage Theatre), Mr. Wilson in “Harvey” (Improbable Fiction Theatre Company) and Josh in the web series “Da Company”. He is excited to work with this wonderful group of actors and can’t wait to see them all on display. “Mostly, thank all of you for continuing to show your support for 4th Wall. When we founded this troupe 12 years ago, we had no idea it would evolve into what it’s become today.”
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Tracy Fouts - Gwydion
Tracy spent over 30 years in the corporate world after studying Theatre at Purdue University and has always had a love for the arts. This is her first production since college as she finally follows her passion in the performing arts.
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Eric Bowman - Marcelle
Eric is pleased to be in his first show with the 4th Wall Players . You may have seen him in Murdered To Death as Bunting, or in The Sunshine Boys as Al Lewis, or Pride and Prejudice as Mr. Gardiner, maybe even in Macbeth as… well… Macbeth. Now… he is Marcel. Eric would like to thank the directors for giving him this opportunity and would like to thank all of his family and friends for their continued support. He always loves seeing familiar faces in the lobby after the shows. Eric would also like to encourage all of you to take the leap, audition for a show, volunteer backstage… do something get involved! It will change your life! It certainly changed his! Theatre and the people he has met have literally saved his life. So… take that step… it WILL change your life! and thank you for coming out to see the show!
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Omar Jurdi - Renault
This is Omar’s first play with 4th Wall Players. He is excited to bring Renault to life in this first ever production of “Beauty and the Beast, Not Your Parents’ Fairytale”. As his first role in a community play, Omar is grateful to be part of this production and appreciates the wealth of experience and knowledge the group has provided. “It has been delightful working with the cast and crew members and I look forward to providing a memorable experience.”
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Ryley Trottier - The Mirror
Ryley is so excited to make her debut with 4th Wall Players and this wonderful cast and crew! She was just recently Jacques in As You Like It with NCAC, in the ensemble for The Bodyguard at Footlite, Tick Tick Boom with Carmel Community Players, and was Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet with Garfield Shakespeare Company. Special thanks to her family and friends for their endless support and love! Enjoy Beauty and the Beast!
Crew
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Alan Keith
Director
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Kelly McKinney
Videographer
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Oliver Blackwell
Stage Manager
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Katherine Gibson
Costumer/Props Mistress
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Kelli Gibson
Programs/Front of House
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Caity Withers
House Manager
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Justice Nielson
Front of House/Costumes