THE COTERIE Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! 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!
Educators: Find classroom resources and curriculum extensions at coterie.edublogs.org. Group Leaders: For field trip inquires and pricing CLICK HERE. 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. DetailsGet 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 Age Recommendation Running Time PerformancesThis production has past. Active Audience GuideOur Active Audience Guide is filled with articles, activities, interviews, and behind-the-scenes photos and more. Download Active Audience Guide Click here to view the Encore Program for this production. DOWNLOAD PROGRAM ArtistsCast / CreativeSylvern Groomes Jr. The Pigeon Carl Williams The Pigeon Debora Crabbe The Bus Driver Lauren Davis Duckling/Bus Engine/Ensemble Caroline Dubberly Little Old Lady/Ensemble Keith Richards Hot Dog Vendor/Business Man/Ensemble Nigel Rowe Teenager/Ensemble Mike Spee Understudy Meg McLynn Understudy Production TeamDeborah 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 |