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[joeldcastro]

Today's episode of Throwback Thursday is brought to you by The 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Showing my allegiance to the Empire all the way back in 1997. #throwbackthursday #tbt #starwars #empirestrikesback #40thanniversary #40 #cosplay #stormtrooper #galacticempire #armor #blaster #imperialmarch https://www.instagram.com/p/CAeNMcMpG2h/?igshid=1uoqk56izqsws

[joeldcastro]

A perk of knowing how to do 3D renders in Vectorworks, is that I can create my own custom backgrounds for my Zoom meetings!!! Like this medieval tavern!! Perfect for video conferencing with your work, or a round of Dungeons and Dragons! Lol Can't wait to try it with my green screen. Anyone know how to animate the candle flicker for a looping video? Asking for a friend. #3drender #vectorworks #render #3dmodel #3dmodeling #3dartist #3ddesigner #designer #3denvironment #tavern #medieval #medievaltavern #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #fantasy #greenscreen #zoom #zoombackground #woodbeams #stonework #candlelight https://www.instagram.com/p/B-7-Ge0prpL/?igshid=10bxhigjn7t7w

[joeldcastro]

I miss getting to spend my weekends in an enchanted castle...so with some of my newly found free time, I put my 3D modeling skills to work. Needs a few more elements, but allow me to proudly present: The Ballroom from Beauty and Beast. Tried my best to replicate the animated movie. I'll definitely share the finished product when done. Designed and rendered in Vectorworks. #beautyandthebeast #batb #vectorworks #3dmodel #freetime #ballroom #beautyandthebeastballroom #taleasoldastime #songasoldasrhyme #3drender #rendering #designerskills #3denvironment #quarantine #castle #enchantedcastle #columns #chandeliers #marblefloor #candlelight https://www.instagram.com/p/B-EGni0Jacw/?igshid=1kz1s43ows0ti

[joeldcastro]

Well Beast got a little a out of shape during his dip in the lye solution and subsequent transfer to the baking sheet. Need to find a more reliable solution for dipping complex shapes into lye baths... Still tasty though!! #baketime #pretzel #lyepretzel #lye #pretzeltime #testkitchen #bakingexperiment #beautyandthebeast #beastpretzel #beast #beastmode #trialanderror #handrolled #handcrafted https://www.instagram.com/p/B9w6eO7psXy/?igshid=12rad41yd7psr

[joeldcastro]

Decided to make some pretzels for first day of quarantine....think my subconscious is trying to tell me something,lol. Miss the show... Pretty sure this will be the world's first Beast-shaped Pretzel. (Cursory image search turned up nothing). Eager to see how this will bake...gotta let it rise and chill first. Probably about time to start a separate IG solely for my pretzels...so stay tuned for that!!! #baketime #pretzel #pretzeltime #handcrafted #handrolled #beautyandthebeast #beast #beastmode #quarantine #baking #beastpretzel #worldsfirst #bakingexperiments https://www.instagram.com/p/B9utKJMJ99J/?igshid=au02pxqx1q54

[joeldcastro]

I am not afraid of Corona!!!! (at Lares Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9stsYlJ7fk/?igshid=16ee9ugnrjnm9

[joeldcastro]

So the theaters are closed and my dream role is put on hold for a little while...I can at least still get a Lares margarita! - " a massage for the soul" Lol. Cheers!!! 🍹🤤 #silverlining #margarita #laresrestaurant (at Lares Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9snMvbJ4MO/?igshid=1qh93p8gvj7v3

[joeldcastro]

So like all the other performance venues across the globe @cupcaketheater is suspending our production of Beauty and the Beast until further notice. This has been a dream role for me, and I am very grateful I have gotten to perform Beast 30 times. While I am saddened to not take the stage with my wonderful cast and crew, I understand and support the decision. Thanks to all who have supported the show so far. I hope we'll resume, but I really hope you all stay safe. Sincerely, Joel (The Beast) Castro #beautyandthebeast #postponed #coronavirus #latheatre #socaltheatre #socialdistancing #publicsafety #dreamrole (at Cupcake Theater) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9rwQ8RJOeK/?igshid=18cezmvptufjy

[joeldcastro]

Another weekend of Beauty and the Beast! Always an honor to be on stage with my crazily talented cast mates!!! Now at 30 performances with these guys!!!! Special props to @itslaurahartley for being an amazing Belle these last two weekends. Get your tickets soon, we close April 19. My Performance Dates: I am playing Beast all dates EXCEPT March 20, 21, 22 and April 4 8PM, and April 5 3PM. #beautyandthebeast #beautyandthebeastmusical #theatre #musicaltheatre #socaltheatre #latheatre #hollywood #cupcaketheater #hollywoodmajestic #beast #beastmode #dreamrole #dreamcast #crazytalent #taleasoldastime #songasoldasrhyme #ificantloveher (at Cupcake Theater) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9hti1CplzY/?igshid=pmy72es95exz

[joeldcastro]

Now 25 performances under the old Beast belt. 😀. Excited to return to @cupcaketheater this weekend and reach 30!! Beauty and the Beast. Now through April 19. Fridays at 8PM Saturdays at 3PM & 8PM Sundays at 11AM & 3PM You can see me at every show EXCEPT: March 20, 21, and 22. (Off entire weekend) April 4 8PM April 5 3PM. I will be onstage at all other dates and times! Would love to see you there! Tickets available through @hollywoodmajestic Use promo code "BEAST" #beautyandthebeast #beautyandthebeastmusical #beast #beastmode #dreamrole #latheatre #hollywoodmajestic #cupcaketheater #breakthespell #taleasoldastime #songasoldasrhyme #ificantloveher #socaltheatre #nowplaying (at Cupcake Theater) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9X1AxgJST6/?igshid=1wsca1w3409ub

[joeldcastro]

#fbf to last October to Disney World's Magic Kingdom. So this is the Beast's castle...and I am the Beast...so...this is MY castle!!! 😉😀 You can be our guest and see me as the Beast tonight, through April 19 (NOT performing March 20, 21, 22 and April 4, and 5). @cupcaketheater @hollywoodmajestic #beautyandthebeast #beast #beastscastle #beautyandthebeastmusical #castle #theatre #musical #socaltheatre #latheatre #hollywoodmajestic #cupcaketheater #beourguest #taleasoldastime #songasoldasrhyme #dreamrole #dreamhouse (at Disney's Magic Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9H1bz6pnBf/?igshid=1dg8lcwir8mw7

[joeldcastro]

Happy Mardis Gras. Some more photos from my New Orleans trip last December. Damn sure the place is a lot more crowded now, lol. One day I'd like to experience Mardi Gras there. Until then... Laissez les bons temps rouler #neworleans #mardigras #frenchquarter #lafittesblacksmithshop #bourbonstreet #nightphotography #canon5dmarkiv #travelphotography #laissezlesbontempsrouler (at New Orleans, Louisiana, French Quarter) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9AuAbjJoQh/?igshid=1rnlhu7jwwhln

[joeldcastro]

Just finished my 20th performance as Beast...not even half way done!!! Thanks to my amazing cast and dedicated production team. Looking forward to the rest of the run. Beauty and the Beast playing now through April 19. Fri-Sun at the Cupcake Theater at the Hollywood Majestic. I'm performing all dates except March 20, 21 and 22, and April 4 and 5. Get tickets soon, we are selling out. Use promo code "BEAST" #beautyandthebeast #socaltheater #losangelestheatre #hollywood #cupcaketheater #hollywoodmajestic #beautyandthebeastmusical #beast #beastmode #dreamrole #20performances #20 #theatre #musicaltheatre #taleasoldastime #songasoldasrhyme #breakthespell (at Cupcake Theater) https://www.instagram.com/p/B877FqDp0si/?igshid=90khnw2xfz6o

[joeldcastro]

And now for something completely different. Throwback Thursday to Ted's Bachelor Party in New Orleans. On our last day the remaining party of Ted @therealtedroze , Arthur @thealmightyart , Kyle @kylereinholm , and I @joeldcastro venture down Bourbon Street back to our hotel. #neworleans #bourbonstreet #frenchquarter #louisiana #historic #bachelorparty #skyline #hiberniatower #canon5dmarkiv #travelphotography #travel (at Bourbon Street, French District) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8zovKmJ0UU/?igshid=vjbeayh5g2zt

[joeldcastro]

Today's episode of Throwback Thursday brought to you by Typecasting! Looking through some old productions, and noticed a trend. (Left to right) 2001....The Wolf - Into the Woods 2012....The King - Cendrillion (Cinderella) 2020....The Beast - Beauty and the Beast So apparently I have a niche for playing animals and or members of royalty in Fairy Tales who have no name, just a definite article preceding a noun....I think I am alright with this. Lol Further note, doesn't the Beast look like a combination of the first two? Anyways, Beauty and the Beast is playing now through April 19. @cupcaketheater @hollywoodmajestic I am in every show, EXCEPT March 20, 21, and 22, and April 5. Come see me play a dream role. Get tickets soon!!! Performances are selling out. #tbt #throwbackthursday #beautyandthebeast #batb #beautyandthebeastmusical #intothewoods #cendrillion #opera #musicaltheatre #socaltheatre #latheatre #typecasting #niche #thebeast #showmethebeast #theking #leroi #thewolf #evolution #fairytale #sidebyside #cupcaketheater #hollywoodmajestic #beastmode #breakthespell (at Cupcake Theater) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8zMLugpf0W/?igshid=1qzydyvhtssw0

[joeldcastro]

Had a Bday dinner with the family and found this waiting for me. An original stuffed Beast from 1992 in near mint condition. This is older than @mollyscastro Earlier I faced time with all the nibblings, and even had Star Wars Are You Scared, Darth Vader? read aloud to me. Spoiler, he's not scared of what you think he is After dinner we had a birthday cake from a recipe my mom and I created. It's been a rough year to say the least, but I am overwhelmed by the numerous acts of love my family has shown not just today, but throughout this last year. They have made the bad times more navigable, and the good times more enjoyable. I love you. All things considered...it was a pretty good birthday. Thanks for the well wishes. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8iZ01Dp55m/?igshid=1jldv330iln0v