Center Stage Theatre to Present "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" Nov. 17-21 at SCC

Published: 11/09/2010

The show will be performed at 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 17-20 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21. There will be a matinee performance for high school students at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18.

In this absurdist comedy, a young Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso meet in The Lapin Agile, a Parisian café, in 1904. These two geniuses, along with several quirky bystanders, discuss art and science, fame and fortune, the 20th century’s achievements and future prospects. A surprise visitor from the future also makes an appearance at the café.

The play will be directed by Lynne Snyder. The production staff includes Allison Summers, stage manager; Lonna Wilke, set and lighting design; and Deborah Phillips, costume design.

Cast members from St. Peters include: Toby Gastler as Charles Dabernow Schmendiman, Becky Loughridge as Suzanne and Chris Parker as a visitor.

Cast members from St. Charles include: Samantha Bonomo as the Countess/female admirer, Andrew Carter as Sagot and Justin Spurgeon as Freddy.

Cast members from O’Fallon include: Gena Cardinale as Germaine and Jordan Loeffelman as Pablo Picasso.

Other cast members include: Paul Luft, of Woodson Terrace, as Gaston, and Nathan Daugherty, of St. Louis, as Albert Einstein.

Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and college students with ID and free for SCC students with ID. To purchase tickets, call the SCC Box Office at 636-922-8050.  For additional information, visit www.stchas.edu/calendars. St. Charles Community College is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.

St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences, and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational, and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.