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In New York City during the early 1900s, a boy named Pip sets forth on an incredible journey, coming face to face with a crazed convict, his first love, and a quest to discover his true identity.
This original Rogue adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic text "Great Expectations" was re-envisioned for a new generation of theatergoers and set in Manhattan during the American industrial revolution amidst a backdrop of class struggle and turmoil. This story was created as never before imagined with a horrifying 8’ tall Miss Havisham, the East River brought to life onstage, and Pip’s fantastic journey from boy to man brought to life as only the Rogues can do: in Hyper-theater.
PIP featured a cast of puppets, masked characters, amazing scenic elements, special theatrical effects, dance, and an original musical score combining songs from the turn of the century with a new modern industrial score.
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“Pip, dear old chap, life is made of ever so many partings welded together, as I may say, and one man’s a blacksmith, and one’s a whitesmith, and one’s a goldsmith, and one’s a coppersmith. Divisions among such must come, and must be met as they come.”
Charles Dickens, Great Expectations |
PIP was the second project developed and workshopped by Rogue Artists Ensemble and performed at the University of California, Irvine in January 2003 to accolades from all who experienced this technically sophisticated and groundbreaking production.
PIP was one of our first projects and we are currently looking into creating an updated staging of this exciting production. Be sure to sign up for our mailing list to be the first to hear about any developments!
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“So, said Estella, 'I must be taken as I have been made. The success is not mine, the failure is not mine, but the two together make me'”
Charles Dickens, Great Expectations
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“Now, I return to this young fellow. And the communication I have got to make is, that he has great expectations.”
Charles Dickens, Great Expectations
Funding for the project was made possible by the University of California, Irvine’s Undergraduate Research Program. PIP was overseen by Dr. Keith Fowler, the Head of Directing for the Drama Department.
Presented and produced in association with the University of California, Irvine Theater Arts Program.
Cast:
(in alphabetical order)
Kristine Aubert
Anne Brashier
Evan Brashier
Todd Gilliam
Jeff Hinderscheid
Chris Kelly
Saskia Saffir
Rob Schow
Joe Sousa
Miles Taber
Alex Walters
Steven Warkentine
Directed by:
Sean T. Cawelti
Written for the Stage by:
Sean T. Cawelti and the Rogues
Dramaturgy by:
Patrick Heyn
Puppets and Mask Design by:
Sean T. Cawelti
Scenic Design by:
Lindsey Gassaway
Technical Direction by:
Tyler Stamets, Lindsey Gassaway
Music Composed by:
Sean T. Cawelti with sampled songs from recordings created at the turn of the century
Sound Design by:
Sean T. Cawelti, Tyler Stamets
Lighting Design by:
Melissa Joy Domingo
Choreography by:
Nate Hodges
Costume Design by:
Megan Owings, Jenny Owings
Conceptual Artwork and Photos by:
Sean T. Cawelti
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