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Fairy Tales Come True at Enchanted Tea Party

The 'Beauty and the Beast' character tea party promoted the upcoming play and provided smiles to pint-sized princesses.

A special character tea party attracted a full house of tiny, tiara-wearing tots for a splendid time on Saturday.

The event, which featured two sittings at , helped promote the Opening Knight Players’ upcoming musical production of Beauty and the Beast.

Dozens upon dozens of “Belles” of the ball attended with their moms, dads or grandparents to enjoy royal snacks, portraits with Belle and the Beast, stories, music, souvenirs at the gift and candy shop and craft projects.

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Autograph books and rose pens were even provided to each young guest so they could collect signatures from the cast members, who were on hand mingling with the crowd.

Lucky guests even got a sneak peak of the enchanted castle set, where the play will take place March 9-11.

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