Amélie
Book by Craig Lucas
Music by Daniel Messe
Lyrics by Nathan Tysen & Daniel Messe
Based on the motion picture Amélie, written by Jean-Pierre Jeunet & Guillaume Laurant
October 2nd – November 10th, 2024
Directed by: Brian Weaver
Music Directors: Elleon Dobias & Kennedy Verrett
Choreographer: Kemba Shannon
Discover the magic of small acts through a story of a dreamer...
Step into the magical world of Amélie Poulain's Paris, where small acts of kindness ignite happiness and connection.
In the bustling streets of the city, Amélie, a waitress with a rich imagination undertakes clever and covert acts of kindness. Through these acts, she discovers that there are endless possibilities hidden around every corner. However, when an opportunity for love presents itself, Amélie is faced with a choice: to secure her own happiness, she must take a leap of faith and reveal her heart. Will she do it?
This beautiful musical, based on the 5-times Oscar nominated 2001 film, celebrates an imaginative dreamer who discovers the courage to connect & the transformative power of the little things in life. Who knows, maybe Amélie’s story will inspire you to discover the ripple effects of kindness in your own community.
Content Advisory: this production contains haze and strobes, as well as mature themes. For complete details please see the Season 17 Content Guide
CAST
Amélie: Lauren Steele*
Nino: Emmanuel Davis
Raphael/Bretodeau: Jimmy Garcia*
Amandine/Philomene: Susannah Mars*
Hipolito/Elton John, U/S Nino: Benjamin Tissell*
Joseph: Noah LaPook
Collignon/Dufayel: Charles Leggett*
Lucien/Mysterious Man: Matthew Staley
Suzanne: Eliza Jane Schneider
Gina: Elleon Dobias*
Georgette/Sylvie: Sammy Rat Rios*
Street Musician: Aariyana Gould+
U/S Amélie, U/S Amandine/Philomene: Angela Jaymes
U/S Suzanne, U/S Georgette/Sylvie: Cassie Greer*
U/S Collignon/Dufayel, U/S Hipolito/Elton John: Adam John Roper
U/S Raphael/Bretodeau, U/S Joseph: Alec Lugo
U/S Gina, U/S Lucien/Mysterious Man, U/S Street Musician: Ciel Pope+
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Brian Weaver
Co-Music Director: Elleon Dobias
Co-Music Director: Kennedy Verrett
Choreographer: Kemba Shannon
Stage Manager: David Levine*
Costume Designer: Wanda Walden
Costume Designer: Dayna Lucas
Scenic & Lighting Designer: Dan Meeker~
Projection Designer: Alan Cline
Sound Engineer: Saibi Khalsa
Props Master: Blanca Forzan
Dialect Coach: Eliza Jane Schneider
Cultural Competency Consultant: Keela Johnson
Director of Production: Thyra Hartshorn
Assistant Lighting Designer: Samantha Kemp
Head Carpenter: Brent Hall
Head Electrician: Joshua Yoon
Sound Engineer/Crew: Brandi Borchers
Sound Engineer/Crew: Ryann St Julien
Scenic Painter: Sarah Kindler
Puppet Construction: Christina Riccetti
Production Apprentice: Aariyana Gould+
Production Apprentice: Ceil Pope+
Production Intern: Clem Schonfeld
AMÉLIE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
World Premiere produced in September 2015 by Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Tony Taccone, Artistic Director Susan Medak, Managing Director
Presented in December 2016 by Center Theatre Group
Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director, Stephen D. Rountree, Managing Director, Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director
The Broadway producer credits are as follows:
Aaron Harnick, David Broser, Triptyk Studios, Spencer B. Ross, Harbor Entertainment, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Center Theatre Group, Simone Genatt Haft, Marc Routh, Saltaire Investment Group, The John Gore Organization, David Mirvish, Terry Schnuck and Jujamcyn Theaters
Appears as courtesy of Actor's Equity
Portland Playhouse Apprentice Company Member
Former Portland Playhouse Apprentice Company Member
~ United Scenic Artists
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