November 30, 2016–January 1, 2017

Great Expectations

by Charles Dickens
a world premiere adaptation

After a terrifying Christmas Eve graveyard encounter, young orphan Pip’s life will never be the same. Plucked from poverty and thrust into the upper class by a mysterious benefactor, Pip strives to discover himself and find love in his radically changed circumstances, even while untangling a fascinating web of long ­hidden secrets.  Six actors portray more than 40 characters in this virtuosic on­stage adventure that serves up heart and hope with Dickensian shadow — a world premiere adaptation for all ages.

Adapted by ROBERT FORD
Directed by AMY HERZBERG

Cast in order of appearance

MASON AZBILL Pip Too, Young Pip
STEPHANIE BIGNAULT Biddy, Mrs. Hubble, Estella, Clara
KIERAN CRONIN Pip, Sergeant, Herbert
BRYCE KEMPH Joe, Compeyson, Wemmick, Drummle
STEVEN MARZOLF* Magwitch, Pumblechook, Jaggers
MICHELLE SHUPE* Mrs. Joe, Havisham, Mrs. Pocket

Creative Team

DAVID L. ARSENAULT† Scenic Designer
CAITLIN SMITH RAPOPORT Lighting Designer
RUBY KEMPH Costume Designer
BROKEN CHORD Sound Designers
BRODIE JASCH Properties Master
DAVID A LORANCA* Production Stage Manager

† Member, United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829
* Member, Actors’ Equity Association


Reviews

TheatreSquared has "Great Expectations..."
Fayetteville Flyer, December 2016