Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812
Book, Lyrics, and Music by Dave Malloy
Adapted from War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Presented by James Madison University, School of Theatre and Dance
October 24-26, 2024 - Concert Hall
Photo by: Richard Finkelstein
Directed and Choreographed by Kate Lumpkin, CSA
Music Direction by Adam Shenk
Guest Music Supervision by Or Matias
Stage Management by Olivia Florian
Scenic Design by James Ogden
Costume Design by Harri Horsley
Makeup and Hair Design by Olivia Hollowell
Lighting Design by Catherine Holcomb
Sound Design by Tom Carr
Props Design by James Ogden and Emma McMahon
Cast:
Sonya: Maria Carpinelli
Dolokhov: Aaron Crouse
Marya D: Tessa DeGrace
Opera Singer: Katie Dina
Natasha: Campbell Ella
Balaga: Solomon Iem
Andrey / Bolkonsky: Malik Jallow
Anatole: Mason Jett
Pierre: Brandon McKinney
Hélène: Alyssa Minuto
Opera Singer: Riley Pugh
Princess Mary: Carrigan Young

Company:
Ellie Boles, Jonah Burton, Mackenzie Cunnane, Elliott Davis, Katie Dina,
Aaliyah Ellison, Alex Geoffroy, Tara Kay Moran, Cameron Parker, Riley
Pugh, John Sheldon, Jo Shelton, Dillan Starr Vanzego
Rovers:
Accordion: Mackenzie Cunnane; Guitar & Accordion: Elliott Davis; Clarinet:
Alex Geoffroy; Violin: Solomon Iem; Guitar: Cameron Parker
Orchestra
Conductor/Piano: Adam Shenk
Keyboard/Accordion/Glockenspiel: Dan Curtis
Oboe/English Horn: Will Slopnick
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet: Ian Graff
Guitar: Ben Scott
Viola: Emma Thomas
Cellos: Danny Postlethwait, Marlie Dela Cruz
Bass: Gabriella Bieberich
Drums: Grayson Creekmore
Production Manager: Brian Smallwood
Technical Director: Connor Profitt
Scene Shop Supervisor: James Eaton
Costume Shop Managers: Kathleen Conery, Jill Parzych
Assistant Costume Shop Manager: Jenny McNee
Lighting Shop Supervisor: Catherine Holcomb
Associate Choreographers: Alyssa Minuto, Carrigan Young
Assistant Music Directors: Dan Curtis, Elliott Davis
Rehearsal Accompanists: Adam Shenk, Dan Curtis
Intimacy Consultant: Kate Arecchi
Assistant Stage Managers: Marison Chesla, Sofia Cruz, Kate Wamboldt
Casting Assistant: Bethanie Richters
Assistant Costume Designers: Lucas Mugica, Kayden Peddicord
Social Media Coordinator: Grace Drasin