Research:

History of the show

Louise
The Disney film Beauty and the Beast was based on the traditional French fairy, which has
the same name, and was written by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont. Walt Disney
attempted to develop Beauty and the Beast into an animated film in 1930s and then again in
1950s, but ultimately gave up because the writers found the story too difficult to adapt.
In 1988 Disney hired a British animation director to adapt the film. Richard Purdums version
of the film was a dark, non-musical adaption.
Beauty and the Beast premiered at the New York Film Festival on September 29
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in 1991.
In April 1994, Beauty and the Beast became the first Disney animated film to be adapted
into a Broadway musical. There is also a film version of Beauty and the Beast called Beastly.

How does our concept relate to the history of the show?
Elise
Our modern adaption of Beauty and the Beast although representing completely
different views as to what you would expect from a Disney show, links the ideas in
which theatre can create an alternate reality and how such small things on the
outside can have such a large effect on a character such as the beast. Much like the
original character of the beast, our concept character shows two underlying parallels
in which the Disney corporation aimed to demonstrate in the juxtaposition of the
beast and the beauty, and the effects of societys instant judgment on a single glance
of appearance.

How does it represent the style?
Liam
In some ways our modern vision of this piece of theatre is clear parallel to the
original. Just like the Disney classic our modern version creates an alternate reality
and heightened characterisation of members of society. The stereotype of the
beauty that everyone loves and the troubled beast that becomes the enemy is
also used in our show such as nerds, popularity, and troubled teenagers. The use of
make up and costume clearly reflects the vision of a beast, whereas our modern
character replicates the clothing of a teenager and a visual effect of technology.

Analysis =
Andrew
Intro Why this show, now?
How does our concept relate to contemporary times?
In todays society the younger generation is paralysed by distractions from modern
technology such as = phones, iPads, iPods, televisions, gaming consuls computers
and much more. We constantly hear about how these kids are being de-moralised
from this and the effect this will have on the future society. By re-creating the
musical Beauty and the Beast into a informative educational piece of theatre to
present to this audience will affect them in such a way that could instigate change.
Theatres ability to question serious issues such as drugs, alcohol, sex, relationships
and sexuality to a younger audience is powerful and we aim to present this to them
in the most relatable way possible.

Why did we choose this piece?
Jenna
Therefore, we chose Beauty and the Beast because it is very relatable to a young
audience but can hold strong relationships to the issues of insecurity, relationships,
and power/status. Beauty and the Beast has the ability to be twisted and
manipulated into a modern expos of lifes consequences amongst this younger age
group. By connecting with them on this personal and confronting level is the reason
we will have success with this project. The show itself has characters that fit
perfectly with our vision of the dreamlike state and setting in which we will create.
The Beast reflects a self conscious, troubled student with many real life physical
and mental issues. The Beauty is the pure innocent hero of the story in which she
supports the Beast in such a way that they see each others qualities reflected in each
other. The surrounding characters of the which, the clock, the tea cup become the
visions of the Beasts imagination and a display of affects that the outside world is
having on him. Also the villagers/ chorus become temptations and influence of
social pressure and confrontation of the temptations of unmoral decisions. The
show is filled with relatable references that fit perfectly into our manipulated vision
of this Disney Fairytale. Perfect choice.

Aims and objectives =
Our aims and objective are to inform and influence our audience in such a way that
induces change. To achieve this we aim to
Educate and portray the issues of alcohol, drugs, technology, and adolescent
troubles.
Connect and relate to the audience through character, song, and humour.
Create change and action within the community and or cohort
Clearly parallel to the musical of Beauty and the beast through character,
story line and song.
Perform this piece of theatre Australia wide to schools and adolescent
communities.


Concept =
Liam
Our concept is built around real life morals and issues that have become a major
issue in our society. The vision we have is to manipulate the Musical The Beauty and
the Beast into a twisted relatable piece of theatre to adolescence about the issues of
alcohol, drugs, technology and bullying. By creating a dystopian realm within the
characters and story line, this happy ending fairy-tale turns dark. Our ability to create
this notion is a successful reflection of the teenage life, which becomes the core of
our piece. By altering the characters intentions from the original into a modern
contextualisation that surrounds this obscure story line helps the new plot and the
songs fit perfectly into place. This musical therefore fits perfectly around our
concept.



What is our artistic vision and dramaturgical approach?
Louise
Our artistic vision is to incorporate a large amount of technology, lighting and effects
to enhance the modernisation of the world the characters live in. This also
juxtaposes the classic approach of theatre that the original piece follows. With use of
large projectors, music, electrical props and costumes this will bring to life this of
journey of trouble, growth and change. Beauty and the Beast has the ability to be
twisted and manipulated into a modern expos of lifes consequences amongst this
younger age group. By altering the characters intentions and context we have
created a piece of theatre that opposes the original concept of a fairy-tale like
reality. Instead of creating this, we have shaped a setting that relates entirely to the
audience.

What affect do you want to have on our audience?
Elise
Audiences usually go to see a Disney musical to escape reality and disappear into an
alternate state of mind of a fairy tale. We want to affect them in such a way by using
the shock effect that almost scares them in such a way. Because all the themes
relate directly them to them our modern version of Beauty and the beast has the
ability to induce change and create positive conversation about these issues
discussed earlier.


ELEMENT OF OUR SHOW:
Jenna
Rose = Is an illuminated and electric devise that is run by a constant decreasing
battery life. The purpose of this most important parallel to the original concept is to
be twisted into a mechanical device that shouts warning. The rose is introduced at
the very beginning of the show by the witch who attaches all his battery life
including electrical devises and also his brain to this one rose. Until he learns to
separate himself from this electrical driven life, controlling personality and learn to
love another and earn their love in return he will stay facially scared forever. This will
occur when the battery completely dies.

Relationship = The relationship between Belle and beauty is possessive and
dangerous. He has a suffocating control over her, and she feels there is no escape.
She loves him in everyway possible, trying to help, support and in some ways fix
him through his erratic state of mind and personality. Although, she is seen as the
pure heroic character she also sees her reflection in many of the Beasts actions.





Middle Scene = Andrew
This scene is a reflection and a personal discovery for the beast. Previously Belle and
the Beast have had a quarrel. He has become over possessive and she has tried to
help him break away from his electronic addiction. This angers and he looses control,
he hits belle and she is shattered, hurt and escapes his control. He is in a state of
shock as his sings this song. LCD screens are illuminated with electrical current
images and there is an overpowering sound of white noise until he beings to sing.
When this happens everything goes black with one red spotlight on the Beast as he
reflects on himself as a person and also his relationship with Belle.

And in my twisted face
There's not the slightest trace
Of anything that even hints of kindness
And from my tortured shape
No comfort, no escape
I see, but deep within is utter blindness
Hopeless
As my dream dies
As the time flies
Love a lost illusion
Helpless
Unforgiven
Cold and driven
To this sad conclusion
No beauty could move me
No goodness improve me
No power on earth, if I can't love her
No passion could reach me
No lesson could teach me
How I could have love her and made her love me too
If I can't love her, then who?
Long ago I should have seen
All the things I could have been
Careless and unthinking, I moved onward
No pain could be deeper
No life could be cheaper
No point anymore, if I can't love her
No spirit could win me
No hope left within me
Hope I could have loved her and that she'd set me free
But it's not to be
If I can't love her
Let the world be done with me.






Liam
End scene- A change in me

Towards the end of the show there is a clear turning point for the character of the
Beast. This is when he realizes how much he misses belle. He has been cut off from
emotion and she has been the one to open him up to love. When she leaves after
their fight he is once again left in the dark, deserted from emotion. It is only now
after being with belle that he realizes his true love for belle and desire to personally
interact with human civilization. He sings A Change in Me to display his regret and
aspiration to transform himself into a better person. As he sings, his scared face
begins to fade until completely disappeared.

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For now I realize
That good can come from bad.
That may not make me wise,
But, oh, it makes me glad.

And I--I never thought I'd leave behind
My childhood dreams, but I don't mind.
For now I love the world I see.
No change of heart; a change in me.

For in my dark despair,
I slowly understood
My perfect world out there
Had disappeared for good.
But in its place, I feel
A truer life begin,
And it's so good and real,
It must come from within.

And I--I never thought I'd leave behind
My childhood dreams, but I don't mind.
I'm where and who I want to be.
No change of heart; a change in me.

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