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Carter Rettig is one of the cast members in Bellwood-Antis’s musical Beauty and the Beast. The role that Carter has played is Lumiere, a man who used to work at the castle and was turned into an inanimate object when the enchantress turned the prince into a beast.

Lumiere is often thought of as a nerve-racking part to play, but Carter thinks otherwise.

“Yeah, there are nerves, but if you don’t feel the least bit nervous going into a musical like Beauty and the Beast that’s a greater concern,” he said. “My biggest concern is not sounding German when I do my French accent.”

Whenever you try out for a musical, you go in knowing nothing about the part you will or will not receive. Carter’s reaction was like every other person when they get a role unexpectedly.

“I didn’t expect anything much, so when I got Lumiere it was a combination of nerves and excitement,” said Carter.

There is a strong possibility of doing a musical involving all middle schoolers next spring, which means a lot for this year’s juniors because Beauty and the Beast might now  be their last musical.

“I’m okay with ending it on a musical like this one, especially with a part like this. I can really enjoy it,” he said.

Since COVID, there hasn’t been a musical at B-A in 2 years. You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown got canceled in 2020 due to the start of COVID. Rettig has participated in three musicals and has had a main character every one.

The Beauty and the Beast musical dates are May 12th, 13th, and 14th. Go buy your tickets now they are going fast.