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THANKS: Beauty and the Beast Co-producer Chris Scanlon and Co-Producer and Whyalla Players President Robyn Payne present Councillor Tamy Pond with Council's Platinum Sponsorship certificate at the opening night.
The City of Whyalla has congratulated the Whyalla Players following the opening night of Beauty and the Beast at the Middleback Arts Centre last night.
Councillor Tamy Pond and a large contingent of Council employees were on hand for the first showing of the Whyalla Players’ production on Thursday evening.
Council is a Platinum Sponsor of the production after the Players were successful in securing $5000 towards the stage show from the Community Grants Program.
ENJOYING THE NIGHT: Councillor Tamy Pond with Council staff Jenny Barnes, Graeme Stephenson, Fiona Moellner, Danielle Edwards, Argiri Kotsomitis and Jane Richard at the opening night of Beauty and the Beast.
Graeme “Red” Stephenson was one of those Council employees present and he loved the performance. As a musician around town himself, Red was particularly impressed with the live orchestra.
“This was a first for me, attending this sort of show, and I really enjoyed it,” Red said.
“The amount of production that went into it with the amazing costumes and performances was amazing.
“It was a real ‘wow’ moment to see and hear the live orchestra playing.
“Congratulations to the Whyalla Players, they did it really well … it made my day.”
Beauty and the Beast continues tonight (Friday August 30) at the Middleback Arts Centre from 7.30pm. There are two more sessions on Saturday (August 31) at 1.30pm and 7.30pm.
You can book tickets online at https://www.countryarts.org.au/…/disneys-beauty-and-the-be…/ call (08) 8644 7300 or get your tickets at the box office.
