Updated 7/18
CINCINNATI – May 29, 2014 – Beechmont Players, Inc. (BPI) is proud to announce the cast and crew of its summer family-friendly musical production, THE JESTER PRINCE, written and directed by local playwright, Frederic Tacon:
Cast:
- Lester the Jester – Brody McKinnon
- Princess Leona – Emma Jencson
- King Wigglesworth – Steve Phelan
- Jumpstart – Nicole Simon
- Tumblestump – Colin Daly
- Sir Rocco Wretched – Karl Bolinger
- Ma Wretched – Jody Hart
- Divot/Edgar – Stanton Granger
- Prince Vince – Bryce Willson
- Prince Darin – Bryson Sanders
- Ensemble: Amy Sullivan, Bert Bathiany IV, Kyle Joseph Green, Molly Barresi, Stephanie Crawford & Stephanie Mooney
Production team:
- Director: Frederic Tacon
- Producer: Pam Kaesemeyer
- Music Director: Julie DeMatteis
- Choreographer: Pam Blessing
- Stage Manager: Jennifer Mielbrecht
- Set Design: Scott Baker
- Costume Design: Faye Crawford
- Lighting Designer: Missi Malone
- Sound Designer: Eric Bardes
- Props Design: Tony Koehler
- House Manager: Donna Surber
- Master Carpenter: Gary Fruhwirth
- Photographers: Jennifer Mielbrecht and Barbara McFarland
- Puppet Design: Cincinnati Area Puppetry Guild
Synopsis: The spirited princess has been kidnapped, and her friend, the court jester, is leading a cowardly thief, a clumsy page and the disguised king to rescue her. Through forest and cave, past a dragon and kidnappers, this band of unlikely heroes seeks princess, adventure, love and a happy ending in this funny, heart-warming family musical.
THE JESTER PRINCE will be performed Aug. 1 – 9, 2014, at the Anderson Center Theatre. Tickets are $12 general admission and $9 students, seniors and active military; they can be purchased online at www.beechmontplayers.org, by calling 513-233-2468 or at the door.