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8/29/2019 Member News

It's a Party at Adventure Theatre in Elephant and Piggie's “We are in a Play!”

BASED ON THE BOOK SERIES BY MO WILLEMS (DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS)

 

GLEN ECHO, MD – Kicking off the 2019-2020 season is the musical based upon the award-winning series by Mo Willems, Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!” Directed by American University professor, Cara Gabriel (Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day), kids’ favorite delightfully dynamic duo pops off the page in a show about friendship, humor, and kindness. This production is recommended for all ages and begins public performances September 20, 2019. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased online at www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org or by calling 301.634.2270.

Gerald and Piggie are "bestus" friends, with Gerald taking care of all the worrying and Piggie living her best life. Piggie’s even happier and more excited than usual. They’re going to a party hosted by the Squirrelles! And so begins a day when anything is possible.

Chil Kong, Artistic Director of Adventure Theatre MTC, says, “What a joyous way to start my work at Adventure Theatre than with a show that showcases just that kind of youthful exuberance and party-like atmosphere. Children are going to relate to these dynamic characters so easily either with their own personalities or people they love: Elephant, the worrier and internalizing character, or Piggie, the carefree, happy-go-lucky character that embraces the uncertainty in life.” 

Leon Seemann, Executive Director, agrees. “When you put the two personalities of Elephant and Piggie together, there is natural conflict and natural harmony, and of course, because it’s written by Mo Willems, little surprises around every corner.”

Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!” is recommended for all ages. Tickets are $25 each with group and field trip rates available. All attendees require a ticket. The press performance will be Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 2pm. All performances will take place at Adventure Theatre MTC, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, 20812 in the historic Glen Echo Park.

 

ABOUT ADVENTURE THEATRE MTC

Adventure Theatre MTC educates and inspires new generations of theater artists and audiences with exceptional theatrical experiences.

 

ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE’S “WE ARE IN A PLAY” FACT SHEET

September 20–October 27, 2019

 

Directed by Cara Gabriel

 

Based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems

 

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

 

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

 

Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma

 

All performances held in Glen Echo Park

 

Recommended for all ages

 

 

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director.................................................................................................... Cara Gabriel

 

Music Director......................................................................................... Matthew Dohm

 

Choreographer........................................................................................ Dane Figueroa Edidi

 

Assistant Director.................................................................................... Angelica Miguel

 

Costume Designer.................................................................................. Jeanette Christensen

 

Set Designer........................................................................................... Andrew Cohen

 

Lighting Designer.................................................................................... Jason Arnold

 

Assistant to Lighting Designer................................................................ Hailey LaRoe

 

Sound Designer...................................................................................... Kevin Alexander

 

Props Designer....................................................................................... Pauline Lamb

 

Production Stage Manager..................................................................... Kirsten Parker

 

Assistant Stage Manager........................................................................ Andre Manly 

CAST

Gerald (the Elephant)......................................................................................... Derrick Truby

 

Piggie................................................................................................................. Karen Vincent*

 

Squirrelles (Gerald Understudy)......................................................................... Da'Von Moody

 

Squirrelles (Piggie Understudy).......................................................................... Alex De Bard

 

Squirrelles........................................................................................................... Kellie Blackwell

 

Understudy for Squirelles.................................................................................... Alice Sequila

 

IMPORTANT DATES/SPECIAL EVENTS

Production Run Dates – September 20- October 27, 2019
Press Opening – September 22, 2019 at 2pm
Pajama Party with free milk & cookies- September 20, 2019 at 7pm
American Sign Language Interpreted Performance – September 28, 2019 at 4:30pm
Sensory/Autism Friendly Performances- September 28, 2019 at 4:30pm and October 13, 2019 at 2pm
Elephant Appreciation Day- September 22, 2018 at 11am
TheatreWeek Special Events- Free Elephant and Piggie readings September 27, 2019
4:30pm Post-Show Parties- Every Saturday, get Pink Piggie Popcorn and Edible Elegant Elephant Cupcakes after 4:30pm performances 

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