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Contact: David West
News Bureau
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-6466
7/01/99
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NATCHITOCHES - The conflict between family and career isn't a new one. The NSU Theatre will take a different look at this issue when it presents the musical "Pippin" July 28-August 6 in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. NSU Assistant Professor of Theatre Scott Burrell will direct.
Members of the cast for "Pippin" include Terrence Daniels of Natchitoches as the Leading Player, Glenn Rainey of Harvey as Pippin, Eric Engelhardt of New Orleans as Charles, Ryan Barnett of Pasadena, Texas, as Lewis, Sabrina Plaisance of Morgan City as Fastrada and Camill Sotomayor of Copperas Cove, Texas, as Catherine. Missy Bizzell of Leesville and Dr. Vicki Parrish of Natchitoches will split the role of Berthe.
The chorus will include Christel Carter of Delhi, Sonia Le Gay, Alaine Claire and Robin Rose of Natchitoches, Annie Fackler of Lafayette, Dana Duhon of Abbeville, Amy Houck of Ruston, Cara Calhoun of Van Buren, Ark., and Rebecca Brettel of New Orleans.
Brettel is the choreographer, Shelley Colvin of Winnfield is vocal director. Rebecca Foster of Winnfield is the stage manager. Richard Rose is musical director and Englehardt is assistant music director. Tom Shorrock is set designer and Sharon Foster is the costume designer.
"Pippin" is the story of the son of the Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne who has everything and nothing. The university, warfare, love and politics have lost their appeal and Pippin is craving stimulation.
Assistant Professor of Theatre Scott Burrell will direct "Pippin" which includes a dazzling script and score as well as dance numbers reminiscent of choreographer Bob Fosse. Music and lyrics for "Pippin" are by Stephen Schwartz.
"We are going to try to keep a lot of the Fosse-like qualities in the production," said Burrell. "It tends to be rock-n-rollish and very theatrical in nature. It's going to be a thrill ride, like going to see a magic show, rock concert and play all in one."
Tickets are $15. For more information call (318) 357-6891.
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