Mr. Popper’s Penguins
February 10th – March 3rd, 2024
Book by Robert Kauzlaric
Music and Lyrics by George Howe
Based on the novel by Richard & Florence Atwater
Directed & Choreographed by Ilyse Robbins
Music Directed by Dan Rodriguez
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Money is tight and times are tough in the town of Stillwater. With no houses to paint till next spring, Mr. Popper is stuck at home daydreaming of adventures in far-off lands, while Mrs. Popper must scrimp and save just to put beans on the table. But with the unexpected arrival of a spirited penguin named Captain Cook, a new horizon opens before them. As a quiet partnership expands into a boisterous flock, the Poppers learn that there’s no problem that can’t be solved with steady determination, lots of love, and a dash of unconventionality.
Recommended for ages 3+
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Run Time: 70 minutes with no intermission
Accessibility Performance Dates:
Feb. 25th, 2024 at 2pm
Feb. 29th, 2023 at 10:30am (Student Matinee)
Mar. 2nd, 2024 at 6:00pm
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Jennifer Butler
Prop Designer
Brendan F Doyle
Sound Designer
Janie Howland
Scenic Designer
Bethany Mullins
Costume Designer
Karen Perlow
Lighting Designer
Ilyse Robbins
Director
Dan Rodriguez
Music Director
Carolyn Saxon
Associate Director/Casting Supervisor
Paige D’Ambrosio
Assistant Stage Manager
Samantha Galvao
Scenic Charge Artist
Shauwna Dias Grillo*
Production Stage Manager
Lindsay Hoisington
Wardrobe Supervisor/Costume Shop Manager
Saskia Martinez
Associate Props Designer/Paint Assistant
Nate Morrissey
A2/Production Assistant
Bekah Rudinec
A1/Audio Engineer
Kira Troilo
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant
Coming soon
Scenic Construction:
Scenic Painters:
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Special Thanks:
Takiyah Harris
Director of Artistic Sign Language
Cassie Heath
ASL Interpreter
Ember Hope Spera
ASL Interpreter
Alyse Jessica Clinton
Open Caption Formatter
Gamalia Pharms
Primary Audio Describer
Jan Stankus
Pre-Show Description Writer
Mr. Popper’s Penguins is a story about a house painter named Mr. Popper who is gifted a penguin from a South Pole explorer. One penguin turns into twelve penguins, and Mr. Popper puts on a stage show with the penguins to help pay for their upkeep. The story is about Mr. Popper’s adventures with the penguins and his love for tales of adventure, particularly about the Poles. The story was adapted into a movie in 2011, starring Jim Carrey as Mr. Popper. (Book Rags)
Mr. Popper’s Penguins Press Release. For more information, please contact Jenna at jcorc@bu.edu.
