Spotlight On: Piper Stepule
Connecticut Theatre Company’s “Spotlight On…” series continues with a look into our talented cast of The Producers. Get to know Piper Stepule who is in the ensemble of our production!
Introduce yourself to our audience.
I’m Piper! I’m a 27 year old CT native
What is the story about, and why do you think it’s important for audiences to see it?
This is a story about how you never know what people will find a connection with. A scam gone wrong that accidentally launched the former King of Broadway back to his throne.
What do you do when you’re not doing theatre?
I work with dead animals at the Peabody museum! I also like to sew, crochet and go bowling!
What do you find most compelling or interesting about your character?
I wear many hats in this show, but the most compelling character I play is an old lady! The old ladies are one of the most hilarious parts of this show and the most fun to play.
How is this production bringing something new to this story?
Something new this production brings is quite the dance repertoire! With the usual production of The Producers involves many tap numbers, our brilliant choreographer Kim Saltzman has incorporated many different styles that bring an unexpected twist to a lot of the group numbers with some advanced techniques that really highlight the talent of our dancers.
Who in the show is most like their character?
Tullio 
Without giving anything away, what’s your favorite line of dialogue?
“Here’s my visor, my Dixon Ticonderoga number 2 pencil, and my biiiig finish!”
What will the audience be thinking about in the car as they drive home after this show?
“That was a fever dream”
“The Producers” opens on May 2nd and runs through May 11th at Connecticut Theatre Company. Tickets on sale now!
“For all its daring, Brooks’s show is ultimately a nostalgic throwback to vaudeville and a testament to male friendship.” — The Guardian
“With more belly laughs per minute than any new musical in years, Mel Brooks’ “The Producers” reminds us in grand, politically incorrect style that Broadway never rewards wimps.” — Variety
“It’s the type of musical people say they pray for; a gleeful return to the good old days of undemanding musical comedy with laughs, pretty girls, laughs, a couple of catchy songs, laughs, soon to be legendary performances by some of the best talents of the Broadway stage, laughs, and . . . well . . . lots and lots of laughs.” — Talkin’ Broadway
