The Masque of Beauty and the Beast Author:Michael Elliot Brill Play script. A fanciful tapestry of the theatrical enchantment retelling the ageless fairy tale for the audience of ageless children. Cast of 4 men, 3 women, 3 to 5 Grotesques. A platform set, Sixteenth Century French masque costumes and devices. — Anchorage Press had looked for an ideal adaptation of this legendary fairy-tale for forty-three yea... more »rs, and found it in Michael Brill's stunning verse play. Sprightly dialogue, delightful and varied characterizations, and a brilliantly theatrical handling of the story creates magic on all levels, To be performed in the manner of a sixteenth century French masque, the play effectively utilizes an eloquent Narrator, a simple platform set, and eleven players to weave wonder for all. The playwright is a gifted producer and his suggestions will interest the most advanced director.« less