WHEN:
July 17 – October 19, 2025
WHERE:
Chopin Downstairs Studio
1543 W. Division St.
Chicago
A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
“...Amélie is an extraordinary young woman who lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring joy and mayhem. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that to find happiness she’ll have to risk everything and say what’s in her heart. Be inspired by this imaginative dreamer who finds her voice, discovers the power of connection, and sees possibility around every corner..."
CAST:
Aulwurm (Hipolito Jeunet, Elton John), Lucas Burr (Blind Beggar), Rachel Carreras (Amandine Poulain, Philomene de Noirpois), Sonia Goldberg (Gina Wells), Sam Hook (Lucien Villeparisis), Mizha Lee Overn (Georgette Cornuel, Sylvie Legrandin), Aurora Penapacker (Amélie Poulain), Jon Patrick Penick (Collignon, Julien Dufayel), Quinn Rigg (Joseph Cottard, Fluffy Poulain), Samantha Ringor (Suzanne Sacripant), Kelan M. Smith (Raphael Poulain, Bretodeau) and Peter Stielstra (Nino Quincampoix).
CREATIVE TEAM:
Book by Craig Lucas
Music by Daniel Messé
Lyrics by Nathan Tysen & Daniel Messé
Directed by Artistic Director Derek Van Barham
Music Direction by T.J. Anderson and Anna Wegener
The production team includes G “Max” Maxin IV (Lighting Design), Rachel Sypniewski (Costume Design), Matt Reich (Sound Design), Syd Genco (Make-up Design), Keith Ryan (Wig Design), Kirsten Baity (Intimacy Coordinator), Quinn Simmons (Associate Choreographer), Nicholas Reinhart (Production Manager), Lynsy Folckomer (Sound Engineer), Kendyl Meyer (Stage Manager) and Ethan Colish (Assistant Stage Manager).
