Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!
Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!
February 20 – 28, 2027
Heller Nature Center
2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL 60035

Get ready for a musical experience, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems' beloved, award-winning, best-selling children's books, that will leave audiences doing the "Flippy Floppy Floory" dance all night long! In Elephant & Piggie's "We Are in a Play!", Gerald and Piggie take to the stage in a rollicking adventure that is perfect for young audiences.

Running Time - 50 minutes

Running Time - 50 minutes

All tickets are $15 for ages 3 and up and all seats are general admission. Tickets go on sale in December

All tickets are $15 for ages 3 and up and all seats are general admission.

Tickets go on sale in December

We are seeking performers aged 16+ to bring this beloved story to life, including three talented young performers ages 10–16 to round out our ensemble.

  • Sunday, November 22, 2026
  • 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
  • Elite Wellness – 495 Central Ave, Northfield, IL 60093, First floor

Audition Requirements - Prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show.

An accompanist will be provided for in-person auditions.

In-person auditions will not accept prerecorded tracks or a cappella auditions.

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Video Submissions

Unable to attend in person? Video audition submissions are welcome and must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Saturday, November 21, 2026.

Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show for your video audition.

Production Staff

Producers: Jacob Cohen & Rob Fenton

Director/Choreographer: Sara Zarkowsky

Music Director: Lily Shapkarov

Costumer: Mary Nora Wolf

Cast Members

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