Calling all Elephant and Piggie fans – and their parents.
Carousel Theatre for Young People is staging the Canadian premiere of Mo Willem’s Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are In a Play!”
The new musical follows the adventures of the two best friends in a story based on the best-selling book series by award-winning author Mo Willems. Together the friends discover: What happens when two friends want to pay with one toy? What do you wear to a fancy party? And will anyone say “banana”?
It’s recommended for young audiences aged three to eight.
The production stars Kelli Ogmundson, who grew up in New Westminster and graduated from New Westminster Secondary School. She’s currently appearing on the CBC comedy series Cavendish, playing the role of Bryn. In this production, she appears as Piggie alongside Tom Pickett’s Gerald (a.k.a. Elephant).
It also features Merewyn Comeau, Lindsay Warnock and Synthia Yusuf, and it’s directed by Kayla Dunbar.
The show also includes the talents of New Westminster resident Monica Emme, on props, and Burnaby resident Andy Horka, the sound designer.
The show is in preview March 2, opening March 3 and running until March 31. Special shows include a relaxed performance (aimed at those who want a sensory-friendly experience) on March 9 at 2 p.m., dress-up performances on March 10 and a Family Friday performance on March 22 at 2 p.m. See www.carouseltheatre.ca for all the details.
It’s onstage at the Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright St. on Granville Island.
Tickets are $35 for adults, $29 for students and seniors, or $18 for young people aged three to 18. Buy through tickets.carouseltheatre.ca or call 604-685-6217.
