About Cardboard Piano, by Hansol Jung
Synopsis:
On New Year’s Eve 1999 in war-torn Uganda, two young lovers — one a local girl and the other the daughter of American missionaries — marry in secret. Their joy is shattered by violence in this powerful drama about hatred, forgiveness, and love.
Dates:
January 11 - February 1, 2026
Previews January 9* & 10
*Friday, Jan. 9 is our Pay-What-You-Choose Performance.
Estimated Run Time:
1 hour, 55 minutes
Including a 15-Minute intermission
This Show is Sponsored by:
Judges Jean & John DiMotto
Sherry & Rick Lundell
Sandy Zingler
Suggested for Ages 13+
Adult Themes, Language, Topics of War
The Artists
Cast
Chris: Rebecca Kent*
Adiel/ Ruth: Tyler Cruz*
Pika/ Francis: Ethan Hightire
Soldier/Paul: Dimonte Henning*
U/S Chris: Sarah Zapiain
U/S Adiel: Terris Johnay Robinson
U/S Pika/Francis: Joseph Brown Jr
U/S Soldier/Paul: Ethan Hightire
Production Team
Director: Elyse Edelman
Production Stage Manager: Bailey Wegner*
Technical Director: Anthony Lyons
Scenic Design: Doug Dion
Lighting Design: Colin Gawronski
Costume Design: Trinae Williams-Henning
Prop Design: Jim Guy
Prop Artisans: Bianca Gonzalex & Tayler Varney
Sound Design: Josh Schmidt**
Dialect Coach: Michele Lopez-Rios
Vocal Coach: Jill Anna Ponasik
Fight Choreography: Reese Madigan
Intimacy Director: Victoria Hudziak
Intimacy Fellow: Kailee Evans
Assistant Stage Manager & Music Associate: Beck Trumbull
Head Electrician: Katie Anderson
Wardrobe Supervisor: Shelby Kaishian
Board Op & Deck Management: Izzi Brust
Scenic Painting: Amanda Marsala & Maggie Jay
Scenery Construction: Anthony Lyons, Timothy Linn, Sophia Muller, Tennessean Laforest
* Member of Actors' Equity Association
** Member of the United Scenic Artists of America
