Pippin at SHSU

Written in 1972, PIPPIN is the timeless tale of a young person’s quest for purpose. With infectiously unforgettable music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, the composer of Wicked, and book by Roger O. Hirson, with a tip of the hat to the iconic choreography of Bob Fosse, who directed the original Broadway production, PIPPIN is the story of one man's journey to be extraordinary.

Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of meaning and significance. Manipulated on his journey by the charismatic Leading Player and his mysterious troupe of ghostly figures, Pippin is lured and led into the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power as he goes along his way. In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness and fulfillment lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the average moments that happen every day.

Join us…for a magical PIPPIN.

Call the BOX OFFICE at 936.294.2339 or purchase your tickets online. General admission tickets are $15. Discounted tickets are priced at $12 for senior citizens or those with a Bearkat One Card.

The Erica Starr Theatre is located in the University Theatre Center at 1740 Bobby K. Marks Drive and 17th street between the Newton Gresham Library and the James and Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Center.

MEET DIRECTOR PENNY HASEKOESTER:

M.F.A., University of Texas; M.A., Western Kentucky University; B.A., Eastern Kentucky University: produced playwright, professional acting and directing credits; creative drama specialist; 2003 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival National Finalist with the SHSU production of The Laramie Project, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region VI Texas State Chair.

MEET THE CAST

Troupe of Players

Dance Captains

Gavin Calais
Yasmyn Sumiyoshi

PRODUCTION STAFF

Music Directors, Dr. Laura Avery and Dr. Eric Gundersen
Choreographer, Kyle Craig-Bogard
Stage Manager, Amanda Arnold
Assistant Stage Managers, Michael Larson and Kaylee Sarton
Assistant to the Director, Tevyn Washington
Costume Design, Kristina Hanssen
Light Design, Eric Marsh
Scenic Design, Nic Graves
Sound Design, Ryan Thornton
Props Master, Charly Topper
Technical Director, Craig Brossman
Assistant Technical Director, Malcolm Nichols
Costume Shop Supervisor, George Curry

ORCHESTRA

Conductor, Dr. Laura Avery
Keyboard, Dr. Eric Gundersen
Drums, Joe Beam
Percussion, Dr. Luke Hubley
Guitar, Frank Debretti
Bass, Gavin Krase
Trumpet, Edgar Jaime
Trombone, Ben Osborne
Reed 1, Mike Mattner
Reed 2, Michael Kasinger