Don t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Puppet show

Don t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Puppet show

THE COTERIE
Puppets in partnership with Mesner Puppet Theater
presents

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
(The Musical)

Based on the book by Mo Willems
By Mo Willems and Mr. Warburton
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma

Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! Featuring an innovative mix of actors, puppets, songs, and feathers—plus a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor “Pigeon” picture books, this comedic musical production is even more fun than staying up late to have a hot dog party!

Don t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Puppet show


Approx. Length: 60 Minutes

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Don t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Puppet show

Don t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Puppet show


Original production designs and illustrations by the Kansas City Art Institute Illustration Department's student staffed agency, MICRO. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical by Claire Kinnell and Anna McElheny.

Details

Get Ready For… wing-flapping musical fun!

The Pigeon really wants to drive the bus. He really, really, really wants to! When the bus driver has a small emergency, it looks as though our feathered friend’s dreams may come true. Featuring a combination of puppets, songs and feathers, this comedic drive will be sure to get your toes tapping and wings flapping. From the brilliant imagination of Mo Willems and based on the New York Times #1 bestselling book, Pigeon is an interactive romp with one of youth literature’s most hilarious characters.

Location
Charlotte Martin Theatre

Age Recommendation
For Ages 5+

Running Time
55 minutes with no intermission

Performances

This production has past.

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Artists

Cast / Creative

Don t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Puppet show

Sylvern Groomes Jr.

The Pigeon

Don t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Puppet show

Carl Williams

The Pigeon

Don t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Puppet show

Debora Crabbe

The Bus Driver

Don t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Puppet show

Lauren Davis

Duckling/Bus Engine/Ensemble

Don t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Puppet show

Caroline Dubberly

Little Old Lady/Ensemble

Don t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Puppet show

Keith Richards

Hot Dog Vendor/Business Man/Ensemble

Don t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Puppet show

Nigel Rowe

Teenager/Ensemble

Don t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Puppet show

Mike Spee

Understudy

Don t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Puppet show

Meg McLynn

Understudy

Production Team

Deborah Wicks La Puma Composer and Orchestrator

Jessica Hartman Choreographer

Dr. Megan Alrutz Dramaturg and Associate Producer

William Yanesh Music Director

Scottie Rowell Puppet Director

Marika Countouris Music Director

Nathan Peck Assistant Choreographer

Daniel Conway Scenic Designer

Jeannette Christensen Costume Designer

Sarah Tundermann Lighting Designer

Justin Schmitz Sound Designer

Carole D’Agostino Puppet Fabricator

Trix Willems Assistant Dramaturg

Clara Ashe-Moore Associate Lighting Designer

Tosin Olufolabi Assistant Sound Designer

Casey Parker Production Stage Manager