North Fort Myers High students to present ‘Pippin’ the musical
“Pippin” is a circus-inspired production, which features an acrobatic troupe of performers, led by the charismatic Leading Player (portrayed by Mia Zottolo).
The ensemble cast tells the story of Pippin, a young prince (Tyler Scott) who longs to find passion and adventure. To prove his loyalty to his distracted father, King Charles (Dominic Pilozo), and his stunning new wife Fastrada (Rilyn Dick), Pippin goes to war alongside his dimwitted step-brother Lewis (Kevin Rees-Diaz). But when the Leading Player convinces the prince to fight tyranny, Pippin kills Charles and takes over the throne. Thanks to his cunning grandmother Berthe (Grace Duncan), Pippin realizes his mistake and begs the Leading Player to bring his father back to life. The prince falls in love with Catherine (Jay Encalada), a widow with a young son, Theo (Parker Laux), and much to the Leading Player’s chagrin, Pippin struggles to decide whether he should settle down and pursue a peaceful life or continue to make magic with the dazzling troupe of performers.
Tickets for each of the performances can be purchased online at northfortmyerstheatre.ticketleap.com/pippin/ or with cash at the door. Seats range from $5-$20 and are assigned. The lobby opens one hour before the curtain, and the house opens 30 minutes before the curtain.
North Fort Myers High School is at 5000 Orange Grove Blvd., in North Fort Myers.
Contact the school at 239-995-2117 or visit its website at nfm.leeschools.net.