June 2023
PIPER SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS: THE CHARIOTEER AND THE PRINCE by Naren Weiss
THE CHARIOTEER AND THE PRINCE by Naren Weiss reimagines the seminal Hindu text "The Bhagavad Gita." On his way to war against his cousins, a prince develops the moral questioning of good versus evil. God (in the guise of his lowly charioteer) guides him in his most vulnerable moment, explaining why it is his sacred duty to slay his kin. June 10 @ 1:00 p.m.Gallery Players Theatre 199 14th Street | Brooklyn, NY 11215
Find out more »July 2023
Piper Summer Musical Intensives
MUSICAL INTENSIVES An intensive musical theater experience where students learn to sing, dance, and act in a full musical. Students should have at least acted in one musical before and be seeking a rigorous environment. Students will audition for both shows. Preferences will be taken into consideration, but students in the intensives must remain open and may be cast in either production. Disney’s Newsies Jr. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and a book by Harvey Fierstein This Disney musical…
Find out more »Piper Summer Starlings: Shakespeare
PIPER STARLINGS SHAKESPEARE Under the Direction of Madeline Wall Introduction to Shakespeare: Prospero’s Dream Land on a magical island where a mad magician holds court over beasts and spirits. A great first introduction to Shakespeare. July 5-14; Ages 8-10; $800 Shakespeare Workshop: Winter’s Tale Shakespeare’s strangest tale of a cruel king, mad shepherds, a bear attack, and a statue coming magically to life. Students will devise an original 30 – 40 minute production incorporating The Bard’s language, characters, and themes. This program is designed…
Find out more »Piper Summer Theatre Workshop – CLUE
PIPER THEATRE WORKSHOP A three week intensive exploration of farce and comedy. Clue (High School Edition) Adapted from the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn. Written by Sandy Rustin. Additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on…
Find out more »Piper Summer Musical Workshop – GORBAL WOODS
PIPER MUSICAL WORKSHOP An introductory exploration of musical theater. Structured for students with an interest in musical theater and who are ready to learn how to sing and dance. Musicals are 35 – 45 minutes with at least 6 brand new songs. Gorbal Woods (World Premiere) Book by John P. McEneny / Music and Lyrics by Rob Parker. In a small steel town in 1950, the children of Gorbal believe there’s a monster in the woods that only they can defeat.…
Find out more »Piper Summer Starlings: Imagination Stations
A gentle introduction to theater. Each program is process-based with an informal share for friends and family at the conclusion of each session. Costumes will come from our large costume collection. Sets and props will be made by the children. STARLINGS IMAGINATION STATIONS Under the direction of Laura Dillman Weeklong immersions in creative play, improvisation and physical storytelling where exploration and imagination soars. Imagination Station 1: Imaginary Friends Where do imaginary friends come from? And what happens after their child…
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