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Show 'Beauty' a cliilcPs delight stereotyped which is all right for this type of theatre. M. Scott Dryden's "Beast" was well done. He was fierce looking, but came across as a pathetic, kind ' and loveable figure. And when he shed his beast attire he was every inch the handsome prince. The removal of the mask was done smoothly and efficiently which is difficult to do when the audience is so close. Yes, Children's Theatre lives on in Cedar City. By JANET H. WEAVER Record Correspondent . Take a child (yours, a neighbor's, a grandchild) . 'and step into the nursery at SUSC's intimate theatre for a thoroughly enjoyable experience as "Beauty and the Beast" comes to life. The Southern Utah State College production Monday evening was fun for a person of any age, but even more fun as I watched the eyes of children sparkle and felt one cringe at the first sight of the "beast." The production will run through Saturday in the Studio Theatre. The homey, nursery-type nursery-type atmosphere was created as the actors and actresses ( in costume) . chatted with the children before the play began. The music and dances created the mood of "long ago and far away." Authentic looking and sounding instruments added to the atmosphere. Mark Blackham's choreography is simple . but effective, with only a few rough spots. The Troubador, as played by Val Cannon, came across in a pleasant charming and affable manner as he took the audience with himinto storyland. Sandra K. Stiglinski as the director put together a smooth performance, and her expertise in the costume area was evident throuout. Each of the sister, as played by Connie A. Layton, Patraicia Gordon, Gor-don, Stacey M. Smith, and Stacy Nemour, came across with a definite "unpleasant" personality. per-sonality. These young actresses also filled in admirably in their other roles. Mitzi McKay's portrayal por-trayal of "Beauty" was sweet and convincing, although somewhat |