Pippin, A Musical Comedy
April 22 - May 2, 2010
Thursday through Saturday at 7pm, Saturday and Sunday at 1pm

$25 VIP (premium reserved seating)
$15 General Admission
$10 ASB/Children/Seniors/Faculty
$10 VIP with Season Pass
* limited seating, please consider purchasing tickets in advance

Sony Pictures Theatre at the Frost
4401 Elenda St. Culver City, CA 90230
310-842-4200, x6094

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Synopsis :

Culver City Academy of Visual & Performing Arts presents Pippin, A Musical Comedy. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (who also composed the recent Broadway smash hit Wicked), Pippin is the journey of one man seeking greater fulfillment. As “everyman,” the chosen Pippin is cast as son of medieval King Charlemagne and is tempted by The Leading Players to explore various experiences of fulfillment, always ending in failure. The troupe of players accompanies Pippin through these experiences, encouraging him to perform the one last act — “The Grand Finale.” In our setting, the spirits of the theatre come out after hours, welcomed by the Ghost Light, and put on a show that occurs each and every night. The spirits are always searching for a new Pippin to commit “The Grand Finale.” Maybe this time, it will be you?

Designers :

Director: Dr. Tony Spano
Vocal Director: Lisa Michel
Choreographer: Julie Carson
Set Designer: Brian Cole
Lighting Designer: François-Pierre Couture
Producer: Sheila Silver
Costume Designer: Alicia Simmons
Stage Managers: Tara and Katie

Performers :

Louie (Lewis)
Amber (Fastrada)
Amy (Berthe)
Ben (Pippin & A Player)
Eric (A Player & Pippin understudy: performances as Pippin 4/24 at 7 pm, May 1 at 1 pm)
Joey (Charlemagne)
Kayla (Catherine)
Gina (Leading Player)
Jesse (Leading Player)
Elena (A Player)
Allie (A Player)
Kyle (A Player)
Luke (A Player)
Isabella (A Player)