Berkeley Rep Announces Full Cast And Creative For THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX

Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the full cast and creative team for PigPen Theatre Co's The Tale of Despereaux: A New Musical. Coming off a successful run at The Old Globe in San Diego, where it had its world premiere, The Tale of Despereaux, with book, lyrics, and music by PigPen Theatre Co. and directed by Marc Bruni and PigPen Theatre Co., will begin previews at Berkeley Rep on Thursday, November 21, 2019 and run through Sunday, January 5, 2020. Press night will be on Monday, November 25, 2019. Tickets are on sale now at www.berkeleyrep.org or 510 647-2949.

A musical adventure awaits you this holiday season when the acclaimed PigPen Theatre Co. brings its inventive and imaginative retelling of the beloved, Newbery Medal-winning modern fable to Berkeley Rep. The courageous Despereaux, shunned by his community for his love of stories and humans, shows a forlorn kingdom that even the smallest voice can change the world - and that it only takes a little light to reveal the truth.

An indie folk band that creates dazzling works of theatre, PigPen infuses this tale of bravery, forgiveness, and redemption with their masterful music, stunning stage effects, and witty performances. PigPen's The Tale of Despereaux is a spellbinding musical treat that resonates with adults and children alike.

Cast members include Ben Euphrat (Swing), Alex Falberg (Lester), Ben Ferguson (Furlough), Logan Foster (Swing), Curtis Gillen (Louise, Most High Head Mouse), Natasha Harris (Swing), Dorcas Leung (Despereaux), Ryan Melia (Librarian, Prisoner), Betsy Morgan (Miggery Sow, Antoinette, Queen Rosemary), Matt Nuernberger (Botticelli), John Rapson (Roscuro), Arya Shahi (King Phillip), Yasmeen Sulieman (Princess Pea, Merlot), and Dan Weschler (Stained-Glass Knight).

Creative team includes PigPen Theatre Co. (Book, Music, Lyrics, Co-Directors), Marc Bruni (Co-Director), Jennifer Jancuska (Choreographer), Jason Sherwood (Scenic Designer), Anita Yavich (Costume Designer), Donald Holder (Lighting Designer), Christopher Jahnke (Music Director and Additional Arrangements), Nevin Steinberg (Sound Designer), Lydia Fine (Shadow Sequences and Puppetry Co-Designer), Nick Lehane (Shadow Sequences and Puppetry Co-Designer), Tara Rubin Casting (Casting), and Universal Theatrical Group.