The area's most talented theater group -- Our Gang Players -- takes this favorite Disney fairy tale by storm. Stephen Strousse (Director & Musical Director) expertly leads the cast and crew as they work to "ready this gorgeous production...it is a show not to be missed - whether you have seen it recently or not you will be stunned by the phenomenal dancing (choreographed by the highly gifted Jessica O'Brien)...fabulous costumes... extraordinary effects...stunning sets...outstanding performances and the fantastic orchestra...do not miss this production!" says Sherry Schnepp, Artistic Director of Our Gang Players.

This talented group of performers is rehearsing at Downtown Barnegat's Edwards School. Although it's sweltering at the school while they are working so hard, it's great to see them breathe life into this unpolished gem of Downtown Barnegat. That's one way this non-profit theatrical group is so invaluable to our community. It also gives many children, young adults (& adults) a productive and fulfilling opportunity to perform or work behind the scenes, and provides a quality of entertainment to the community that is phenomenal. The talent of the cast is inspiring. Our Gang isn't a typical community theater group. Their performances are on a Broadway level that is rarely seen in a typical community theater production. Stated simply...Our Gang Players puts the "community" in community theater...and the community benefits by experiencing the arts at the highest level.

This high caliber entertainment is available to you at a small price! For 31 years this group has tried to bring great theater presented by the children, teens and adults of Southern Ocean County to all the residents of the county (and patrons of the arts throughout New Jersey) at a reasonable price so all could afford to see great theatrical performances. Now Our Gang is in a crisis and needs help from that same community and its residents. The way the community can help Our Gang while helping themselves is to buy a ticket for this show.

"Beauty & The Beast" will be playing at the beautiful air-conditioned OceanFirst Theater at Stafford Twp. Arts Center on McKinley Blvd., Manahawkin (behind the K-Mart).

Showdates and times are;
Thurs. Aug. 14th: 7:30 pm
Fri. Aug. 15th: 7:30 pm
Sat. Aug 16th: 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Sun. Aug. 17th: 2 pm

Don't wait to the last minute to buy your tickets...shows are already selling quickly. If you reserve and purchase your tickets ahead of time you'll save money.

Pre-purchased ticket prices are:
Adults: $12
Seniors/Students: $10
Children $6

All tickets purchased at the door are $15.