The play is about “being just on the verge of great discoveries in art and science,” according to director Kelly Carolyn Gordon. “The early 20th century was an exciting and hopeful period in history,” said Gordon, who is coordinator of Brevard College’s Theatre Studies. “Today, we are also living in a time of significant change. The play makes one wonder what innovations we will see and what will inspire them.”
The action takes place in 1904, in the Parisian bar, Le Lapin Agile, a popular watering hole and home-away-from-home to a bevy of artists and writers, including Einstein, Picasso and a visitor from the future. In the course of the play, a group of unforgettable characters gather to drink and discuss the possibilities of the 20th century.
The cast and crew, including many familiar faces on the Brevard College campus as well as Brevard resident Bill Schlack (Gaston), are enthusiastic about working on this production. Brevard College senior Dwight Chiles (Freddy) says, “I wouldn’t want my last show at Brevard College to be anything else but Steve Martin’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile.” Senior Emily Wooton (Germaine) is “thrilled to be a part of the show.”
Others in the cast are senior Stanislas Foucqueteau (The Visitor); junior Alicia Elias (The Countess); sophomore Kara Ontiveros (A Young Girl); and freshmen Augustin Edmundson (Einstein), Kelli Tysinger (Suzanne), Dave Bergman (Sagot), Alex Tompkins (Picasso) and Adrian Wagner (Schmendiman).
The set was designed by junior Erin O’Rourke, who was inspired by pictures of the real Lapin Agile and the art of the 20th century.
Performances will be held February 19-21 and 26-27 at The Morrison Playhouse in The Porter Center for Performing Arts on the Brevard College campus. The performances on February 20-21 are already sold out.
Single play tickets are $10 for adults and $2 for students. Curtain time is at 8 p.m.
Tickets may be purchased from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Porter Center Box Office. For more information on tickets, please contact the Porter Center Box Office at 884-8330.
The photo was taken by BC student Hannah Culwell. In the photo, from left to right are Agustin Edmundson, Emily Wooton, Alex Tompkins, Adrian Wagner, Dwight Chiles, Bill Schlack and David Bergman.
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