February 10, 2020 – Wenatchee, WA: The Numerica Performing Arts Center announces the 2020 Hot August Nights cast for Pippin. Partnering once again with Don Fox Designs LLC and Jaime Donegan Productions, Hot August Nights will return this summer for a 2 week run of this Tony award-winning Broadway musical. Auditions for Pippin were held February 8-10 at the Numerica Performing Arts Center.
Leading Player– Christina Jane Capehart
Pippin– Anthony Ieradi
Understudy- Gary Lumsden
Charlemagne/Ensemble– John Ryan
Lewis/ Ensemble– Gary Lumsden
Understudy- Marcus Stewart
Fastrada/ Ensemble– Tracy Trotter
Berthe/Ensemble– Matthew Pippin
Catherine/Ensemble – Ainsley Shearer
Theo/Ensemble- Ash Woods
Ensemble
Zach Savage, Jacob Scott, Marcus Stewart, McKayla Corulli, Trisha Miller, Tatum Kentnor, Emma Standerford
Dance Captain: Natalie Occhino
Guardians of Splendor Vocal Ensemble
Amy Edwards, Stacia McRae, Haley Taylor, Kerin Keyes, Audrie Bengi, Jane Standerford, Marie Scanlon, Jennifer Talbot, Daina Toevs, Katie Renggli, Ernest Palmer, Ettore Castellente, John Merritt, Brady Dundas
Pippin has been dazzling audiences for more than 40 years with a beloved score by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked). The Broadway Revival features a troupe of mysterious circus performers led by the electric Leading Player telling the story of Pippin, a young prince, as he searches to discover meaning, significance and what it means to lead an extraordinary life.
Don Fox Designs LLC and Jaime Donegan Productions will produce 12 Hot August Nights performances on the Numerica PAC stage, August 13-23. Tickets will go on sale April 15 for Numerica PAC members and April 29 for the public.
Pippin book by Roger O. Hirson; Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Sponsored by longtime sponsor and theatre friends Dr. Tom and Vicki Michael, North 40 Productions, Fielding Hills Winery, Dave & Sandy Gellatly.
The Numerica Performing Arts Center at the Stanley Civic Center is a non-profit organization and naming partner with Numerica Credit Union.