Great Expectations

Great Expectations

  • February 20 - October 30, 2016
  • Angus Bowmer Theatre
  • Adapted by Penny Metropulos and Linda Alper | From the novel by Charles Dickens | Directed by Penny Metropulos | World Premiere Adaptation
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Run Time: Approximately 3 hours, including one intermission.

What’s a gentleman made of?

Young Pip hasn’t had it easy—orphaned early, knocked about by a bad-tempered sister and headed for a life of hard labor. A terrifying encounter in a graveyard and a summons to meet the eccentric Miss Havisham aren’t helping matters. But when a mysterious benefactor sends Pip to London to become a gentleman, his dreams come true. Or do they? Charles Dickens’ thrilling tale of friendship, love, the price of revenge and the true nature of generosity comes to life in this new adaptation by OSF favorites Penny Metropulos and Linda Alper.

“Dickens’ classic tale is so rich and compelling that it stays with us over the years and embeds itself in our psyche. To see it enacted onstage in this fine production is a satisfying gift.”
— Dorothy Velasco, KLCC


“Wonderful adaption of an amazing story, touching and engaging.”
— Audience comment


“I intend to make another trip to see the other shows, but so far I think Great Expectations is my favorite. I'd recommend it to anyone simply because they do an excellent job of taking a story that is often seen as dry and making it so visually engaging that the viewer can't help but be drawn in.”
— Audience comment





Great Expectations -
Grandes Esperanzas


¿En qué consiste un caballero?

El joven Pip no la ha pasado bonito – dejado huérfano de pequeño, maltratado por una hermana malhumorada y encaminado a una vida de trabajo forzado. Un encuentro espantoso en un cementerio y estar citado a conocer a la excéntrica Señorita Havisham no le ayudan para nada. Pero cuando un benefactor anónimo lo manda a Londres para hacerse caballero, sus sueños se realizan. O ¿no es así? La emocionante historia de Charles Dickens de la amistad, el amor, el precio de la venganza y la verdadera naturaleza de la generosidad se dan vida en el estreno mundial de esta adaptación por las consentidas de OSF, Linda Alper y Penny Metropulos.

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Creators

Author
Charles Dickens (1812–1870)
Adapter
Penny Metropulos
Adapter
Linda Alper*

Creative Team

Director
Penny Metropulos
Scenic Designer
Collette Pollard
Costume Designer
Deborah M. Dryden
Lighting Designer
Jaymi Lee Smith
Composer & Sound Designer
Andre J.  Pluess
Dramaturg
Alan Armstrong
Voice & Text Director
David Carey
Fight Director
Christopher DuVal*
Production Stage Manager
D. Christian Bolender*

Cast

Pip
Benjamin Bonenfant*
Joe Gargery/Ensemble
Al Espinosa*
Mr. Jaggers/Ensemble (Feb. 20–Sept. 23)
Michael Elich*
Mr. Jaggers/Ensemble (Sept. 25–Oct. 30)
Andrew  Borba*
Miss Havisham
Caroline Shaffer*
Magwitch/Narrator/Ensemble
Derrick Lee Weeden*
Wemmick/Narrator/Ensemble
Richard Howard*
Herbert Pocket/Narrator/ Ensemble
Dylan Paul*
Estella/Narrator/Ensemble
Nemuna Ceesay*
Biddy/Narrator/Ensemble
Cindy Im*
Mrs. Joe/Miss Skiffins/ Narrator (2/20-4/24)/ Ensemble (2/20-3/30)
Erica Sullivan*
Mrs. Joe/Miss Skiffins/ Narrator (4/25-10/30)/ Ensemble (4/1-10/30)
Amy Newman*
Mr. Wopsle/Aged Parent/ Narrator/Ensemble
Cristofer Jean*
Matthew Pocket/Trabb/ Narrator/Ensemble
Paul Juhn*
Bentley Drummle/ Compeyson/Ensemble
Daniel Duque-Estrada*
Uncle Pumblechook/Bray/ Ensemble
Brent Hinkley*
Clara/Ensemble
Rebecca L. Curtis
Young Pip/Ensemble
Bodhi Johnson
Young Estella/Ensemble
Flora Chavez
Young Herbert/Ensemble
Preston Mead
* Member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA)
**AEA Professional Theatre Intern
  • Great Expectations Trailer

    Trailer

    Don't miss this magical adaptation of Dickens' classic story.

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    Stage Notes

    Linda Alper talks about creating and staging this adaptation of GREAT EXPECTATIONS. Excerpted from the 2016 Informed Volunteer Program held at SOU in February

  • Penny Metropulos and Linda Alper

    Director/Adapter Interview

    Penny Metropulos and Linda Alper talk about the process of adapting this amazing novel for the stage.

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    Snapshot: Putting the Pieces Together

    Scenic Carpenter Matt Ginovsky explains how the aged- plank set of GREAT EXPECTATIONS was cut, built, carved, textured and sandblasted to create a Dickensian look

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    Snapshot: Remarkable Design

    Dyer/Painter Chris Carpenter describes the multi-step process of creating the costumes for the convicts in GREAT EXPECTATIONS.

  • Mail Tribune logo

    A powerful entertainment

    "'Great Expectations' has some fine moments and remains a powerful entertainment. It will find a wide audience, and it deserves to."

  • Siskiyou Daily News logo

    OSF succeeds "Great Expectations"

    The way (Penny) Metropulos directs the play makes it a family-friendly tale, but also one that exposes many thematic issues such as poverty, economic class, love, greed, and honesty that deeply affect society today.