The Kids' Theater production of "Beauty and the Beast Jr." will debut Oct. 30 at the Coral Shores Performing Arts Center.</p><p>Five performances are scheduled by the group, which includes talent drawn from Plantation Key Elementary, Middle and Coral Shores High School.</p><p>Coral Shores High School seniors Luana Peixoto and Javier Soltero have the lead roles, portraying the charming Belle and enchanted Beast. </p><p>Michele Zofchak, a teacher at PKS, directs the play, which is adapted by Music Theater International, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice.</p><p>The Kid's Theater is part of the Education Coalition for Monroe County, and performances are being staged in collaboration with Monroe County Schools.</p><p>Zofchak has previously directed performances including "The Stories of Scheherazade," "Give My Regards to Broadway," Yearbook Reflections, "A Christmas Carol," "Willie Wonka" and "Annie Jr."</p><p>The schedule of performances includes 7 p.m. shows Oct. 30, Nov. 13, Nov. 14 and 2 p.m. Sunday matinees Nov. 1 and Nov. 15. </p><p>Tickets are $5 each and are on sale now. They can be purchased in advance through the Kids' Theatre cast or at the Coral Shores High School the night of the productions.</p><p>For information about The Kids' Theater, contact Zofchak at 853-3281, ext. 58353.