Photos by Mike Morgan.

“I have always appreciated stories that feature strong and complicated relationships. Working with talented actors on the ins and outs of how people deal with each other on different levels is thrilling to me and I believe it is the best part of this art form. The Light in the Piazza has this in spades. I look forward to working on this beautifully complex and fulfilling story with this fantastic group of artists.”

-Bruce R. Coleman, Director

THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA

May 5-20, 2023

Book by Craig Lucas | Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel

Directed by Bruce R. Coleman

Music Directed by Vicky Nooe

Summer 1953: Margaret Johnson, an elegant and strong-willed Southern woman, has taken her daughter, Clara, on a vacation to Italy. When a gust of wind blows Clara’s hat right into the hands of a young Italian gentleman, neither age nor language nor familial disapproval can stop their whirlwind love affair. As Clara and Fabrizio fall into each other’s arms, Margaret must grapple with the question of whether to disclose Clara’s devastating secret to Fabrizio’s warm, passionate Italian family. With soaring operatic melodies, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA is a story about mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, and the deeply intertwined emotions of love and loss. A lush, romantic musical that will sweep you away to Italy!

 

CAST:

Margaret Johnson - Sarah Powell

Clara Johnson - Samantha Snow

Roy Johnson - Corey Whaley

Signor Naccarelli - Robert San Juan

Signora Naccarelli - Kristal Seid

Fabrizio - Karl Martin

Giuseppe - Nolan Shaver

Franca - Arianna Movassagh

Priest/Ensemble - Cam Hayes

Ensemble - Jacy Schoening

Ensemble - Max Rose

Ensemble - Galileo Segura

Ensemble - Aren Hugo

Ensemble - Hannah Lovato-Swaim

 

CREATIVE TEAM:

Producer - Lisa Anne Haram

Director - Bruce R. Coleman

Musical Director - Vicky Nooe

Stage Manager - Rustin Rolen

Lighting Designer - Mia Lindemann

Scenic Designer/Set Dresser - Joseph Cummings

Sound Designer/A1 Sound Op - Ryan Brazil

Costume Designer - Dallas Costume Shoppe/Michael A. Robinson

Master Carpenter - Ellie Wyatt

Property Designer - Dawn Blasingame

Light Board Op - Eric B. Ryan

A2 - Joel Gerard

Stage Crew - Michaela Parker

Spot Op - David Smith

Spot Op - Justin Dillier

 

MUSICIANS:

Piano/Conductor - Vicky Nooe

Violin - Bethany Hardwick

Cello - Molly Wang

Bass - Brittany Mondhenke

Harp - Alison Read