{"id":24087,"date":"2025-11-06T10:48:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T23:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/?post_type=article&#038;p=24087"},"modified":"2025-11-06T10:48:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T23:48:52","slug":"drama-news-61","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/article\/drama-news-61\/","title":{"rendered":"Drama News"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Pippin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The set is in, the lights are up, the costumes are here, and the company of PIPPIN move into the technical and dress rehearsal stages over the weekend in readiness for Opening Night on Wednesday 12 November.<\/p>\n<p>SCEGGS Drama will be presenting Stephen Scwartz\u2019s <strong><em>Pippin<\/em><\/strong> in Week 5. The production will play from<\/p>\n<div class=\"highlight\">\n<p>Wednesday 12 November to Friday 14 November at 7pm, and Saturday 15 November at 1pm<\/p>\n<p>Venue is the St Peter\u2019s Playhouse<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Pippin<\/em> tells the story of young Prince Pippin, the child of Emperor Charlemagne, who is on a journey to find meaning and purpose in life. Various paths are navigated \u2013 war, hedonism, politics, and domestic life \u2013 but none seem to be fulfilling. The narrative is presented by a mysterious troupe of performers led by the charismatic Leading Players, who guide Pippin and the audience through the story.<\/p>\n<p>When <em>Pippin<\/em> first premiered in 1972, America was in the throes of global social upheaval. The Vietnam War, the rise of the counterculture, the sexual revolution, the civil rights movement, the women&#8217;s liberation movement, and the search for spiritual renewal defined the era. Young people rejected the status quo and pursued alternative ways of living, seeking authenticity in communes, protest movements, and Eastern philosophies. Stephen Schwartz and Bob Fosse\u2019s musical captured this restless spirit: a story about a young person who yearns for meaning.<\/p>\n<p>We have created an engaging immersive experience which promises to be visceral and exciting, challenging actors and audience alike.<\/p>\n<p>The company is comprised of:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><strong>Pippin:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Josephine Grayden<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><strong>The Leading Players:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Juliette Clark, Ollie Bailey, Kiran Gallego<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><strong>Catherine:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Camille Asher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><strong>Fastrada:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Nancy Newton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><strong>Berthe:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Eva Ancher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><strong>Charles:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Lucas Knox<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><strong>Lewis:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Arthur Roger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><strong>Theo:<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Grace Katear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<h4><strong>Ensemble:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">Florence Furness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">Zara Anderson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">Adelaide Gilpin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">Eva Giurtalis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">Lily Ranson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">Katerina Giannikouris<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">Alexandra Millin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">Frankie Hayes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">Olive O&#8217;Keefe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">Reina Steiner Carrion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">Perdita Taylor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">Charlotte Self<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">Anastasia Kamper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">Annika Bennett<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">Sky Barrington<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">Arlo Wirisinha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">Caspar Dive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>We are joined by students from Sydney Grammar, Cranbrook, and Newington.<\/p>\n<p>Access bookings via the<a href=\"https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/sceggs-drama-production-pippin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to seeing you at <em><strong>Pippin<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Did You Know?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>Bob Fosse won a Tony, an Oscar and an Emmy in the same year<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>American choreographer and dancer Bob Fosse was the first person to win a Tony, an Oscar and an Emmy Award in one year. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for\u00a0<strong><em>Cabaret<\/em><\/strong>, the Tony for choreography for\u00a0<strong><em>Pippin<\/em><\/strong>, and two Primetime Emmy Awards for outstanding directing and choreography for\u00a0<strong><em>Liza with a Z<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Peter Eyers<br \/>\nHead of Drama<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pippin The set is in, the lights are up, the costumes are here, and the company of PIPPIN move into the technical and dress rehearsal stages over the weekend in readiness for Opening Night on Wednesday 12 November. SCEGGS Drama will be presenting Stephen Scwartz\u2019s Pippin in Week 5. 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