Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812

A senior thesis in TDPS for Malia Munley and Naomi Schwartzburt

by Dave Malloy

Great Comet Poster

This sung-through musical by Dave Molloy is adapted from an enticing slice of War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy. The Great Comet is an electro-pop opera that expands the genre of musical theater with its varied, dynamic score and theatrical, bold storytelling. 

This show is directed by TAPS professor Annette Jolles. It is a TAPS Senior Project for Malia Munley and Naomi Schwartzburt. Music direction is by Nicole Lam. Produced by Ava King and Prentiss Patrick-Carter. 

The Saturday, December 9, 2 PM performance will feature ASL performers.

Performance Dates & Times

December 7, 2023 - 8:00pm

December 8, 2023 - 8:00pm

December 9, 2023 - 2:00pm

December 9, 2023 - 8:00pm

Location

Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies Black Box

Venue Accessibility: 
Building is accessible via a ramp on the Church Street side. Venue and facilities are located on the main floor.

Patron Information

NOTE: There are limited seats available for the Saturday, December 9, 2 PM performance featuring ASL performers.

Performers

Natasha
Sonya Rostova
Marya Dmitriyevna
Anatole Kuragin
Helene Bezuhkova
Fedya Dolokhov
Andrey/Prince Bolkonsky
Mary Bolkonskaya
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble/Balalaika
Lee Johns
Keys 1
Keys 2
Coco Ma
Reed 1
Ana Rodriguez
Reed 2
Margalit Patry-Martin
Viola
Joe Wang
Cello 2
Michal Lewkowicz
Bass
Weston Kerekes
Drums

Production Team

Director
Musical Director
Producer
Stage Manager
Set Designer
Lighting Designer
Costume Designer
Costume Designer
Sound Designer
Sound Engineer
Assistant
Sound Engineer
Margarita Blackwood
Assistant
Director
Assistant
Director
Assistant
Musical Director
Coco Ma
Assistant
Musical Director
Assistant
Stage Manager
Davianna Inirio
Choreographer
Costumes Team
Costumes Team
Graphic Designer
Props Designer
Makeup Artist
Kemper Rodi
Assistant
Hair Artist
Assistant
Makeup Artist