Gilroy Life: Student Performers Provided A Lot of Energy in Telling Tale from the Middle Ages

Gilroy Life, “Mount Madonna School student performers provided a lot of energy in telling tale from the Middle Ages,” by Camille Bounds.

The musical “Pippin” opened on Broadway in October  1972  and tells a story about a journey a young prince takes to find the true meaning of his life. In Mount Madonna School’s production, director Sampad Martin Kachuck and choreographer Charleigh France keeps the 40-plus ensemble moving throughout the performance.

The simple set design by Erika Rosendale moves with the production, sound engineer Nick Wallace and lighting director Paul Skelton never missed a cue and Isa Stead’s costumes fit the moment. Musical director Gitanjali Rivera kept control throughout the performance. Read more

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Nestled among the redwoods on 380 acres, Mount Madonna School (MMS) is a diverse learning community dedicated to creative, intellectual, and ethical growth. MMS supports its students in becoming caring, self-aware, discerning and articulate individuals; and believes a fulfilling life includes personal accomplishments, meaningful relationships and service to society. The program, accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), emphasizes academic excellence, creative self-expression and positive character development. Located on Summit Road between Gilroy and Watsonville. Founded in 1979.

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