SUMMERSTAGE 2026
A Pre-Professional Theatre Experience
July 24-25, 2026 I McColl Family Theatre
Curated by the CTC Education team. Performed entirely by students.
SHOW CREDITS
NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
by Dave Malloy
Broadway premiere presented by Howard & Janet Kagen, Paula Marie Black, Carole Shorenstein Hays, Jenny Steingart and Jason Eagan, Mary Lu Roffe and Susan Gallin, Diana DiMenna, Mary Maggio/Sharon Azrieli/Robin Gorman, Darren Sussman/Roman Gambourg/Lev Gelfer, Tom Smedes, John Logan, Lisa Matlin, Margie and Bryan Weingarten, Daveed Frazier, Argyle Productions/Jim Kierstead, In Fine Company/Hipzee, Gutterman & Caiola/Backdrop Partners, Siderow Kirchman Productions/Sunnyspot Productions, Gordon/Meli Theatricals, Rodger Hess/Larry Toppall, Daniel Rakowski/Matt Ross/Ben Feldman, Mike Karns, The American Repertory Theatre (Diane Paulus, Artistic Director; Diane Quinn, Executive Producer; Diane Borger, Producer), and Ars Nova.
Originally commissioned, developed, and world premiere produced by Ars Nova; Jason Eagan, Founding Artistic Director; Renee Blinkwolt, Managing Director.
Further developed and produced by the American Repertory Theater at Harvard University; Diane Paulus, Artistic Director; Diane Quinn, Executive Producer; Diane Borger, Producer.
NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
CONTENT NOTE & ADVISORY
This show features mature themes and complex character dynamics. Young audience members should attend at the discretion of their family.
Run Time 2 hrs 15 mins plus intermission
Special Effects/Warnings Strobe effects
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PROLOGUE
Moscow, 1812, just before Napoleon’s invasion of Russia and the burning of the city. As the story begins (“Prologue”), we meet “Pierre,” a wealthy aristocrat having an existential crisis, living a slothful life of wine, philosophy, and inaction.
PART I
Meanwhile, the young, newly engaged Natasha Rostova and her cousin Sonya arrive in “Moscow” to stay the winter with Marya D., Natasha’s godmother, while Natasha waits for her fiancé, Andrey, to return from the war. Marya D. tells Natasha that she must visit her future in-laws—the demented, miserly old Prince Bolkonsky and his spinster daughter Mary (“The Private and Intimate Life of the House”)—to win their affection and secure the marriage, which is critical to the Rostovs’ status and fortune. However, Natasha’s visit ends in disaster (“Natasha & Bolkonskys”), and she leaves missing Andrey more than ever (“No One Else”).
PART II
The next night, Natasha is introduced to decadent Moscow society at “The Opera.” There she meets Anatole, a young officer and notorious rogue (“Natasha & Anatole”); their interaction leaves Natasha feeling confused.
PART III
Anatole, his friend Dolokhov, and Pierre go out drinking; they are met by Hélène (Pierre’s wife and Anatole’s sister), who taunts Pierre. Anatole declares his intention to have Natasha, although he is already married. Pierre finds his wife’s familiarity with Dolokhov offensive and challenges him to a duel, almost getting himself killed (“The Duel”). Afterward, Pierre reflects on his life (“Dust and Ashes”). Natasha and her family go to church (“Sunday Morning”); later, Hélène arrives and invites Natasha to the ball that night (“Charming”), where Anatole seduces Natasha (“The Ball”).
INTERMISSION
PART IV
Natasha and Anatole make plans to elope, and Natasha breaks off her engagement with Andrey (“Letters”). Sonya finds out about the plan and realizes it will mean Natasha’s ruin (“Sonya & Natasha”); she determines to stop her at any cost (“Sonya Alone”). That evening, Anatole and Dolokhov plan for the elopement (“Preparations”) and call on their trusted troika driver, “Balaga,” to take them to Natasha’s house. However, “The Abduction” is thwarted at the last moment by Marya D.
PART V
After scolding a grief-stricken Natasha (“In My House”), Marya D. sends out “A Call to Pierre,” asking him to help handle the crisis. Pierre kicks Anatole out of Moscow (“Find Anatole” / “Pierre & Anatole”). Natasha poisons herself (“Natasha Very Ill”). Andrey returns. Pierre explains the scandal to him and asks him to be compassionate, but Andrey is unable to forgive (“Pierre & Andrey”). Finally, Pierre visits Natasha (“Pierre & Natasha”). After their meeting, Pierre experiences a moment of enlightenment while seeing “The Great Comet of 1812” in the night sky.
CAST
Annabel Arcuri .............................................................................................................................. Mary
Finn Chandry ......................................................................................................................... Ensemble
Eli Coblenz ............................................................................................................ Ensemble (US Pierre)
Liv Deblander ........................................................................................................................ Ensemble
Norarose Enow-Tanyi ............................................................................................................. Marya D.
Presley Fink ............................................................................................................................. Ensemble
Isabelle Franklin ..................................................................................................................... Ensemble
Thomas Gordon......................................................................................................................Dolokhov
Alatus Perez Grillo .................................................................................................................. Ensemble
Izzy Hembree ......................................................................................................................... Ensemble
Lukas Hjerth ............................................................................................................................... Anatole
Ayla Hoody ............................................................................................................................ Ensemble
Valeria Irvin ............................................................................................................................ Ensemble
Josiah Jackson ............................................................................................. Balaga, Dance Captain
Piper Kauffman Ensemble (US Natasha)
Oliver Leonard Ensemble
Cassidy MacLeod Ensemble
Ryleigh Mazur ........................................................................................................................ Ensemble
Alex McLaughlin .................................................................................................................... Ensemble
June Michalesko ................................................................................................................... Ensemble
JJ Monteleone ........................................................................................................................... Andrey
Clare Orsette ......................................................................................................................... Ensemble
Lukas Paeper ................................................................................................................................ Pierre
Ella Paquette ........................................................................................................................... Natasha
Laney Pleasants..................................................................................................................... Ensemble
Syl Potter ................................................................................................................................. Ensemble
Tori Quintero-Rodriguez ............................................................................................................. Helene
Kaitlyn Safrit ............................................................................................................................ Ensemble
Owen Santolucito ................................................................................................................. Bolkonsky
Kady Swicegood ......................................................................................................................... Sonya
Katelyn Urbain Ensemble
Harper Walters Ensemble
Lyn Weissert Ensemble
Alyssa Williams ....................................................................................................................... Ensemble
Boston Zwyien ........................................................................................................................ Ensemble
EDUCATION TEAM
Mary Katherine Smith ......................................................... Assistant Director of Education
Morgan Southard ................................................................Education Programs Manager
Karen Steele ....................................................................................Resident Teaching Artist
Madia Medico ............................................Residency & Community Programs Manager
Katie Kinser ....................................................................................... Administrative Assistant
CREATIVE TEAM
Director ................................................................................................................Claire Hilton
Choreographer .............................................................................................. Steven James
Music Director ................................................................................................... Jeremy Mims
Stage Manager .............................................................................................. Steven James
Costume Designer ........................................................................................ Sarah Deutsch
Props Master, Scenic Designer and Scenic Carpenter .................. John Vanderwoude
Sound Designer/Mixer ................................................................................... Michael Russo
Lighting Designer ................................................................................................ Kat Fletcher
FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Technical
Costume Shop Manager...................................................................................Anna Klinger
Head Electrician.................................................................................................Larry Csernik
Charge Scenic Artist...............................................................................................Tim Parati
Scenic Designer............................................................................................Andrew Gibbon
A/V Supervisor..................................................................................................Michael Russo
Props Manager...................................................................................................Bekah Achuff
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