Book and Lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Directed & Choreographed by Darlene Zoller
An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are best, best, "bestus" friends. Piggie is happier and more excited than usual because she and Gerald are invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles: three singing squirrels who love to have a good time. And so begins a day when anything is possible! Filled with beloved characters and lively songs, in Elephant & Piggie's "We Are in a Play!" Gerald and Piggie take to the stage in a rollicking adventure that is perfect for audiences of all ages.
November 29 - December 20, 2025
Public Performances:
Saturdays 11/29, 12/6, 12/13 at 10am, 1pm, 4pm
Saturday 12/20 at 1pm & 4pm
Sensory Friendly Performance:
Saturday 12/20 at 10am
The Sensory Friendly performance is sponsored by The Miracle League of Connecticut. Sensory friendly performances are designed to accommodate those with sensory dysfunction or sensory processing disorder including those on the autism spectrum, suffering from ptsd, and more. At a sensory friendly performance: house lights are kept partially on; volume is turned down; sound and lighting elements that may be jarring are eliminated; electronic devices such as iPads are allowed; audiences members can come and go if needed; a safe space is created in the lobby for those who do have to exit the theatre; and fight toys are welcomed.
For information on Literature Alive Field Trip Performances click here.
Recommended for children in Pre-K through grade 4, yet offers fun for all ages!
To read the INTERACTIVE STUDY GUIDE for this show, click here.
River Bend Bookshop will hold a specially curated book sale in the lobby throughout the run of Elephan & Piggie's "We Are In A Play". Twenty percent of each sale will be donated to support Playhouse on Park. Shop before/after the show or stop in any time the box office is open!
BERNY BALBUENA (Gerald) Playhouse on Park Debut! National Tour: Ensemble, Jose Fajardo u/s ON YOUR FEET!; The Old Globe: Oscar THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO (Staged Reading); The Producers Club: Fi THE YOUNG LORDS (Staged Reading). Berny has a BFA in Musical Theatre and a BA in Music from Western Connecticut State University.
ANGELA GONZALEZ (Squirrelle) Playhouse on Park Debut! Off-Broadway:The Butterfly Queen OZ IN THE AMAZON. Angela excelled in AMDA's integrated conservatory and recently completed her BFA at The New School. Since then, she's been performing and collaborating all over the subway map through play readings, one-acts, and cabarets. Angela's favorite childhood books include A Bad Case of Stripes and The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! IG: @angelaofyork
ANASTASIA MAGLARAS (Squirelle) Playhouse on Park debut! The Hartt School, Gladys THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH. The Drama Studio of London, Julia THE TWO GENTLEMAN IN VERONA. She is currently a senior acting major at The Hartt School at the University of Hartford. She thanks her friends, family, and boyfriend for their endless support. She hopes everyone enjoys the show!
CHELSEA MAJORS (Piggie) Playhouse on Park: DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! DC/VA/MD Theatre: Adventure Theatre MTC: Time/Miss Chan SHE PERSISTED; Creative Cauldron: Maggie WORKING; Landless Theatre: Johanna SWEENEY TODD [PROG METAL VERSION]; Workhouse Arts Center: Janet ROCKY HORROR; Virginia Rep: Piggie ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S "WE ARE IN A PLAY!"; Capitol Hill Arts Workshop: Mabel PIRATES OF PENZANCE. Chelsea has a MA in Education from Virginia Tech. Chelsea thanks her husband, Matt, and her family for their love and support.
CARA TOME (Squirelle) Playhouse on Park debut! University of Hartford: Usher/God/Understanding EVERYBODY, Sebastian THE TEMPEST, Annoying Person/Ensemble CYRANO DE BERGERAC. Cara is a current senior BFA Actor Training Major at the University of Hartford. IG: @Cara.tome
BRYCE ABELL (Swing) Playhouse on Park debut! The Hartt School: EVERYBODY, THE TEMPEST, CYRANO DE BERGERAC; Shawnee Theatre: ADDAMS FAMILY THE MUSICAL, ANNUAL MELODRAMA. Bryce is a senior BFA Acting major with a minor in Digital Media & Journalism at the University of Hartford. He would like to thank his family, friends, and especially his parents for helping him get where is right now! IG: @Bryce.Abell
EL BLOOM (Swing) Playhouse on Park Debut! The Hartt School: Daughter QUILTERS; NC Thespians: Daughter THE SERIAL KILLER'S DAUGHTER; Audible: Narrator ALL OUR TOMORROWS. El is a senior actor training major at The Hartt School. IG @ejbloom0604
