PIPPIN

Performed by the MA Musical Theatre students at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland August 2022. 

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Book Roger O. Hirson

Music Stephen Schwartz

Lyrics  Stephen Schwartz

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Told by a traveling troupe of actors led by the cunning and charming Leading Players, Pippin is the story of a young prince, heir to the throne, who is searching for his own “corner of the sky.” Pippin returns from university certain that he will find a fulfilling purpose in life. As encouraged by the Leading Player, Pippin dabbles in bloody battle, licentious and lusty sexual entanglements, and saavy political maneuvers, only to discover that true happiness is more complicated than he thought. With infectious tunes by Stephen Schwartz and classic choreography from Bob Fosse, Pippin is both a humorous allegory about growing up and a dark tale of the danger of false appearances and empty promises.

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Director Fiona Mackinnon

Assistant Director Victoria Brennan

Musical Directors Rachel Murphy, Joseph Starr

Choreographer Suzanne Shanks

Choreography Associates Jesse Drweiga, Laura Blair

Set and Costume Design Claire Halleran 

Lighting Design Kai Fisher

Sound Corey Jackson

Stage Management  Colin Sutherland

Deputy Stage Management Ruby Noble

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