February 24 – March 24, 2024
ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S “WE ARE IN A PLAY!”
Based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems
Published by Hyperion Books for Children
Book and lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
This play was commissioned by and first produced at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE’S WE ARE IN A PLAY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Directed and Choreographed by Michelle LoRicco
When Elephant Gerald and Piggie the Pig get together, anything is possible. These two pals and their devotion to each other through ups and downs will remind you of how good it feels to put friends first. Bring your “bestus” friends and share in all of the pachydermal peril and swiney suspense as Mo Willems’ cherished characters make the leap from page to stage in this rollicking musical adventure.
Runtime
Approximately 60 minutes with no intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for adults, teens, and children ages 3-4, 5-6 & 7-9
Location
Milwaukee Youth Arts CenterSponsored by
February 24 – March 24, 2024
ELEPHANT & PIGGIE’S “WE ARE IN A PLAY!”
Based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems
Published by Hyperion Books for Children
Book and lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
This play was commissioned by and first produced at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE’S WE ARE IN A PLAY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Directed and Choreographed by Michelle LoRicco
When Elephant Gerald and Piggie the Pig get together, anything is possible. These two pals and their devotion to each other through ups and downs will remind you of how good it feels to put friends first. Bring your “bestus” friends and share in all of the pachydermal peril and swiney suspense as Mo Willems’ cherished characters make the leap from page to stage in this rollicking musical adventure.
Runtime
Approximately 60 minutes with no intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for adults, teens, and children ages 3-4, 5-6 & 7-9
Location
Milwaukee Youth Arts CenterSponsored by
Elephant & Piggie's "We Are In a Play!"
Oink Cast
Squirrelle, EMMA HIPP
Squirrelle, EVIE MAASSEN
Squirrelle, GRACE NEALEY
Squirrelle, ALLISON HARTBERG
Dog, JULE SCHLOEMER
Penguin, VALENTINA VEGA
Trumpet Cast
Squirrelle, ZOAH HIRANO
Squirrelle, ALEXANDRIA KUTZ
Squirrelle, AMELIA SAJDAK
Squirrelle, SAVANNAH CARLSON
Dog, DAYELIZ RICHARDSON
Penguin, JILLIAN VODEGES
Adult Performers
Elephant aka Gerald, JAMES CARRINGTON*
Piggie, RACHAEL ZIENTEK*
Understudy for James Carrington, CONNOR NEKICH
Understudy for Rachael Zientek, SARAH ZAPIAIN
Creative Team
Director/Choreographer, MICHELLE LORICCO
Music Director, JONATHON GIDEON
Dance Captain, JAMES CARRINGTON*
Scenic Designer, EM ALLEN
Costume Designer, LYNDSEY KUHLMANN
Lighting Designer, SHANE O'NEIL
Sound Designer, DEREK BUCKLES
Stage Manager, KELSEY YORK*
Assistant Stage Manager, LAUREN WESTFAHL
* Appearing through an Agreement between First Stage and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States