Photo Flash: First Look at ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE'S 'WE ARE IN A PLAY!' at Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Elephant and Piggie's "We are in a Play!", with Script and lyrics by Mo Willems, Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, Based on the books by Mo Willems, runs now through May 7, 2016 at Orlando Shakespeare Theater in the Margeson Theater. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Who are Elephant and Piggie? Only the best of friends! In this toe-tapping musical, best friends Elephant Gerald and Piggie sing and dance their way through pachydermal peril and swiney suspense as they face fundamental questions like, what do you wear to a fancy pool party? Should you share your ice cream? And how can two friends play with one toy? Backed by nutty backup singers The Squirrelles, the inseparable duo get the audience involved in the fun as well.
CAST:
Gerald....................Jacob Valleroy
Piggie....................Corynne Wagener
Squirrelle....................Sarah Summerwell
Dog/Squirrelle....................Kimmi Johnson
Penguin/Squirrelle....................Austin Ryan Hunt
CREATIVE TEAM:
Director....................Melissa Mason Braillard
Musical Director....................Megan Tsurumaki
Choreographer....................Rachel Arnett
Scenic Designer....................Robbin Watts
Costume Designer....................Mel Barger
Lighting Designer....................Colleen Doherty
Sound Designer....................Britt Sandusky
ASL Coordinator....................Mandy Longo
Stage Manager....................Lisa Hardt
Production Assistants....................Amanda Hankinson, Mike Griggs
Performances run select Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays - at 10:15 a.m. and noon; Wednesdays - at 10:30 a.m.; and Saturdays - at 2 p.m. at Orlando Shakespeare Theater in the Margeson Theater, John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803.
Photo Credit: Tony Firriolo
Corynne Wagener as Piggie and Jacob Valleroy as Gerald (Elephant)
Jacob Valleroy as Gerald (Elephant), Kimmi Johnson as a Squirrelle, Austin Ryan Hunt as a Squirrelle, and Sarah Summerwell as a Squirrelle
Jacob Valleroy as Gerald (Elephant) and Corynne Wagener as Piggie
Corynne Wagener as Piggie
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