July 24 - August 17
Pippin
Book by
Roger O. Hirson
Music & Lyrics by
Stephen Schwartz
Directed by Susanna Gellert
Unleash your imagination and join the company of PIPPIN as they journey the world over to become extraordinary, stopping along the way in military glory, revolutionary fervor, and romantic bliss. With unforgettable songs such as "Corner of the Sky" and "Morning Glow" and amazing dance numbers, this classic musical will have you snapping your fingers and tapping your feet to its infectious score. PIPPIN reminds us that sometimes, simple joys are the most magical.
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July 24 | 7:30 (Preview)
July 25 | 7:30 (Preview)
July 26 | 7:30 (Opening)
July 27 | 2pm and 7:30
July 28 | 3pm
July 30 | 7:30
July 31 | 2pm and 7:30
Aug 1 | 2pm and 7:30
Aug 2 | 7:30pm
Aug 3 | 2pm and 7:30
Aug 4 | 3pm
Aug 6 | 7:30
Aug 7 | 2pm and 7:30
Aug 8 | 2pm and 7:30
Aug 9 | 7:30
Aug 10 | 2pm and 7:30
Aug 11 | 3pm
Aug 13 | 7:30
Aug 14 | 2pm and 7:30
Aug 15 | 2pm and 7:30
Aug 16 | 7:30
Aug 17 | 2pm
ARTISTIC & CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Susanna Gellert
Music Director: Larry Pressgrove
Choreographer: Felicity Stiverson
Production Stage Manager: Michele Kay
Assistant Stage Manager: Kali Ashurst
Music Coordinator: Jeremy Yaddaw
Scenic Designer: Frank J. Oliva
Costume Designer: Jessica Crawford
Lighting Designer: Scott Zielinski
Sound Designer: Charles Coes
Casting: Micheal Cassara, CSA
Originally produced on the Broadway stage by Stuart Ostrow
Originally directed on the Broadway stage by Bob Fosse
2013 Broadway revival directed by Diane Paulus
Theo Ending Originally Conceived In 1998 by Mitch Sebastian
Meet the Cast
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Tomias is thrilled to be back in Weston! Past credits include Hair (Weston Theatre Co.), Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest (University of Michigan), and Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (University of Michigan). Thanks to his family, friends, teachers, and TPG for their support. Big love to his Mama for bringing him into this world. Go Blue! Instagram: @tomiasrobinson
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(Rixey Terry) is overjoyed to be at Weston, working on their favorite musical of all time alongside their best friend! Regional: Joseph…Dreamcoat (Joseph), Bridges of Madison County (Michael u/s), 42nd Street (Ensemble). Development: To Sir, with Love (Graham Potter), Empire (Ethan O’Dowd). University of Michigan MT graduate and Charlotte, NC native. Thanks to Sean + Rikky with the Hybrid Agency, Michael Cassara Casting, the Pippin team, Ann Evans Watson, mom, dad, lou, nana, gramma, poppy, and co. @rixeyterry
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Evan Gibley (he/him) is thrilled to be dancing in this incredible company! You may have recently seen him here at Weston as Sheldon in Junie B. Jones or in Jersey Boys. Favorite past credits include Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Andy (Audrey) in Shaina Taub's As You Like It, and Barfee in 25th Annual... Spelling Bee. Thank you so much to Susanna, Felicity, and the rest of the team for making this production spectacular! As always, he would like to thank his amazing family and his best friend Gabrielle for bringing joy to his life.
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Jessie is so excited to return to Weston Theatre! Recent credits include Zelda in the most recent production of Singin’ in The Rain. Jessie’s favorite credit bounces between the off Broadway production of “the Goodbye Girl” where she was dressed as a hamburger and West Side Story where she lived her tomboy dreams as Anybody’s. Thank you to Felicity, Susanna and Larry. Im so happy to be back! Love always to my husband, Albert! Enjoy the show! @Jessie.Lawyer
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Maya (she/her) is thrilled to be returning to another summer at the Weston Theatre Company after being seen as Sally Brown in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown and Ensemble in Singin’ in the Rain last summer! She is a recent graduate from CAP21/Molloy University where she earned her BFA in Musical Theatre. Some of her favorite past credits include: Othello (CAP21), Anything Goes (CAP21), Pajama Game (5th Ave. RSP). She would like to thank her teachers and friends for their endless support, and most of all her parents for encouraging her to follow her dreams!! @maya.labbe
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70 years ago at the age of 20, Barbara first set foot on the Weston stage. Through 4 administrations and 47 productions (many of them with her much loved and much missed husband, Sam) she has witnessed and been a part of Weston Theater's journey from a summer stock company to an acclaimed professional regional theater.Barbara is grateful for the opportunity to revisit a favorite role and for the privilege of performing at Walker for the first time. Thank you for supporting the arts.
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Alia Munsch (she/her) New York Theatre: Spandex the Musical (Off-Broadway). Regional, International, and National Tours: Motown the Musical (Nat’l Tour), Into the Woods (Arden Theatre Company), Gentleman’s Guide (Hippodrome Theatre), In the Heights (Gateway Playhouse), Carousel (Riverside Theatre), Oklahoma! (Denver Center of the Performing Arts), West Side Story (IHI Stagearound Tokyo), Smokey Joe’s Café (Engeman Theatre). Education: Barnard College, BA Dance. NYU Steinhardt, Master’s Music. www.aliamunsch.com @aliamunsch
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Brooklyn is thrilled to be making her Weston Theater debut in the role of Thea. Past roles and productions include "The Tortoise and the Hare" (Racing Rabbit), "A Charlie Brown Christmas" (Sally), "Now What" (Maddie), and "Rabbit Hole" (Voice of Danny). Brooklyn is an active member of the Dorset Players and recently won Favorite Youth Role for the 23-24 season. She would like to thank her amazing family for believing in her, Natalie Bates for giving her a chance, the Dorset Players for being her home away from home, and the cast, crew, and everyone involved in "Pippin" for helping to make her dreams come true.
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Nicky Redd (He/They) is originally from San Diego, California and is ecstatic to be part of Weston’s 88th season! They have just graduated from MMC with a BFA in Musical Theatre. His most favorite credits include Benji in Tomorrow The Island Dies (Ryan Scott Oliver), Freddy in Carrie (MMC) Matt in Fugitive Songs (MMC) Florizel in The Winters Tale Juke Box(NYU Steinhardt) and Anthony in Ghosts in a Machine (La Jolla Playhouse) . He would like to thank his family for all the love and the amazing team at Weston for this opportunity!
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Mayumi Rhone (they/them) is a recent graduate of Pace University where they earned their BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Commercial Dance. They were most recently seen on stage as The Witch in Big Fish at Pace University, in Trans Voices Cabaret, and in A Night Of Color 2024 at Pace, where they made their choreographic debut! Mayumi is thrilled to be joining the Weston Theater Company this summer and wants to send love to their amazing family and friends. ig: @mayumi_rhone
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Isa Sánchez is over the moon to be spending the summer with Weston in beautiful Vermont! Regional Credits: Rent (Umbrella Stage Company), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Firebird Pops), Romeo & Juliet (Samuel-Lancaster Productions). Boston Conservatory graduate. Follow her journey @isainthemoment
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Liv Scott has been singing and dancing since she was born. She has studied voice with Susan Haefner of the Little Yellow House Studio and Hip Hop with Teri Andersen of Mountain Community Arts, and has attended the American Dance Training Camp for 3 summers. She has performed with the Dorset Players, and for community audiences in Weston, Manchester, and Bondville, Vermont. She particularly enjoys writing songs and plays. Liv is a rising 6th Grader at the Maple Street School.
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David Bonanno Memorable Weston productions over the past 36 years include An Iliad, Fun Home, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, The Music Man, Stones in His Pockets, The Full Monty, Of Mice And Men, Death Of A Salesman and Floyd Collins, as well as writing and directing countless Cabarets. David was in the original Broadway company of The Light In The Piazza, the Chicago companies of Ragtime and Lend Me A Tenor and the National Tour of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. He has been seen regionally at The Goodman, Indiana Rep, Milwaukee Rep, Delaware Theatre Company, Shaker Bridge and Northern Stage. www.davidbonanno.com
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Pre-Broadway: Boop the Betty Boop Musical (u/s Valentina & Carol). National Tours: Jesus Christ Superstar 50th Anniversary Tour (Dance Captain), JCS Pilate Tour (US Assistant Choreographer). Recent: Diana in A Chorus Line. Other Credits: Milwaukee Rep, Seattle Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, The MUNY, and Moonlight Stage Productions. Courtney was awarded 2019 Craig Noel Award for her portrayl of Anita in West Side Story by the San Diego Outer Theater Critics Circle. Thanks to AAG, Weston Playhouse, and My Village! I could not have done these last few months without all of YOU! @courtney_arango or find her at courtneyarango.com
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Spencer Dean (He/They) - Weston debut! Regional: Chess, The MUNY; CATS, City Springs Theatre Company; The Drowsy Chaperone, Goodspeed; Singin' in the Rain, North Shore; A Chorus Line, The Lex. Next up: Jersey Boys at Pioneer Theatre Company. BFA: The Boston Conservatory. Proud AEA member. Love to friends and family, especially mom - you are my rock! Enjoy the show!! @JSpencerDean; www.Spencer-Dean.com
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Aidan recently graduated with a B.F.A from Molloy University/CAP21, and is so excited to be working at the Weston for a second time! Recent credits include YAGM Charlie Brown (Charlie), Sweet Charity (Ens, u/s Vittorio), and Carrie (Dance Cpt, u/s Billy). Enjoy the show!