Picasso at the Lapin Agile

Picasso at the Lapin Agile

Art or science—which has more power to change the future? See that debate unfold over drinks in a Paris Bar in 1904. In his first full-length play, the comedy legend Steve Martin presents a fictional meeting between Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein where the future icons debate the genius and imagination that inspires them both.

Creative Team:

Director: Christopher Plummer
Scenic Designer: Kent Cyr
Lighting Designer: M.C. Friedrich
Costume Designer: Mary Cyr
Props Master: Cole Szeszulski
Sound Design: Noah Budd
Composition: Drew Stockero and Chris Wilson
Sound Systems: Henry Sendek, Michael Chopp, Maya Ablao, Yannick Christensen, and Andrew Bess

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Scenic

Picasso Scenic Research   |   Picasso Ground Plan

 

 

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Lighting

Picasso Light Plot   |   Picasso Center Line Section   |   Picasso Transverse Section

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Costume

Picasso Costume Research

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Props

Picasso Drink Manual

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Sound Design and Composition

Picasso at the Lapin Agile Design Statement

Sound Sample Cues

Tah Ra Ra Boom Dee Ay
– The show starts off with this accordion cover that Gaston just can’t seem to get out of his head. I heard it was written by a couple of East Indian guys, Tah Ra and Ra Boom Dee Ay.

Magic Music
– This song is played at the moment when the show breaks away from the bar and gives the characters a glimpse into what’s to come.

Pre-Show Ambience
– Helping to set the show in early 20th century France, this ambience was played along with the pre-show music to give the feel of being in the Lapin Agile.

Flash
– As Sagot takes a picture to commemorate their night at the Lapin Agile, time slows down to give Elvis enough time to sneak in.

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Sound Systems Design

McArdle Reverb System Block   |   Picasso Playback Block Diagram   |
Control Network Version 4   |   Dante Network Version 4
Speaker Plot

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