The production begins with a new Prequel for Ballet San Antonio. First, we meet the loving parents of both Belle and the Prince, quickly proceeding to their births and following them through to their adolescence. Young Belle dreams of the world through her books, the young Prince is spoiled and arrogant. A Beggar woman comes into the village and is immediately rejected by the young Prince. Angered by his actions she puts a curse on the young boy. If by his 21st birthday he has not learned compassion in his heart she will return and transform him into an ugly beast.