Jumping Jack Theater Partners with Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for Multi-Sensory THE LIGHT PRINCESS

 

Jumping Jack Theater Artistic Director Stephen Santa and Executive Director Rebecca Covert announced today the creative team and cast for a multi-sensory stage adaptation of George MacDonald's Scottish fairy tale, The Light Princess, directed by Santa. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Arts Education Department is presenting the work. Covert co-wrote this unique adventure with Jumping Jack creative team member Joann Kielar, who is also serving as the Props Designer for the production. The show plays June 3 to June 4 as a part of the Three Rivers Arts Festival. Thanks to the partnership with the Trust, tickets to all performances will be free.

The Light Princess features the Light Princess herself played by another Jumping Jack creative team member, Claire Sabatine; her parents - the hysterically sensitive King and demandingly sarcastic Queen - and a kingdom filled with a silly crop of Experts, an agile and lively Jester and a curious Prince. Born without gravity, the Light Princess floats and laughs her way through each day. Her unusual behavior baffles and worries her family who views life resolutely from the ground. As her family struggles to accept her unique nature, an unexpected visitor comes along who changes everything.

Accompanying Sabatine onstage is a seasoned group of performers. The talented cast includes: Val Williams as Queen; Parag Gohel as King; Tony II Lorrich as Prince; Joe Serafini as Jester.

The company strives to create original works for audiences that would benefit from sensory and autism-friendly strategies. The Light Princess is no exception. The piece will include visually spectacular moments, puppets, and plenty of audience interaction and participation. One of the key elements to the show is the "audience fidget" (a keychain) to enhance the sensory experience.

In addition to Santa, Covert, and Kielar, the creative team includes: Set Designer Sabrina Hykes Davis; Costume Designer Jessica Kavanagh; Puppet Designer Britton Mauk; Composer Irene Monteverde.

Dale Hess will serve as Production Stage Manager.

Special Dates

Saturday, June 3 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Saturday, June 3 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sunday, June 4 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sunday, June 4 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Tickets & Performances

Performances will be at the Trust Arts Education Center in the Cultural District.

Tickets are FREE and can be reserved by visiting this link: 

https://traf.trustarts.org/events/1437

To register and guarantee your seats, click the "RSVP" button. Limit: 4 tickets per registration.

Accessibility: we encourage patrons to identify any specific accommodations that would make your experience more enjoyable, or any other requests by calling at 412-456-2695.

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Learn More

Visit our website to find out more about our upcoming shows, events and education programs. www.jumpingjacktheater.org

To discover other opportunities surrounding the Three Rivers Arts Festival: https://traf.trustarts.org/

To learn more about the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust: www.trustarts.org

JUMPING JACK THEATER

Jumping Jack Theater, a children's theater Production Company in Pittsburgh, PA, creates original works for audiences that would benefit from sensory and autism-friendly strategies.

Jumping Jack Theater strives to connect with Autistic audiences and the autism community in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. We will engage audiences by revealing multiple pathways
on which to explore a common experience, enrich this common experience by featuring real-world achievements and challenges in a theatrical context and empower audiences to bolster their agency and be active participants in creative self-expression.Jumping Jack Theater's Website