Enter the magical world of surrealist painter René Magritte, the Belgian artist renowned for his whimsical, absurd paintings. The New York Times said of This Is Not A Pipe Dream, “Audiences will leave with an appreciation for the power to transform the ordinary into the wonderful.”

This Is Not a Pipe Dream tells the story of young René, who wants to be an artist despite his father’s protestations. Encouraged by his mother, René pursues his passion, and ventures into a world of delightfully absurd magic-realism that inspires his famous paintings. The play captures the dreamlike quality of Magritte’s art, and borrows elements from silent films, farce, Commedia dell’arte, and vaudeville to illustrate the transformational power of the imagination.

Interlocutor - Tiffany Ames
Anonymous Man, Mother, Teacher, Georgette - Courtney Sigloh
Anonymous Man, René - Elliot Craft
Stage Manager - Scottie Wardell
Anonymous Man, Father - Daniel Neale
Voice of Adult Magritte - Matthieu Finot

Director - Will Rucker
Directing Apprentice - Esther Outlaw
Movement and Acting Coach - Laura Rikard
Production Stage Manager - Anne Shelton
Asst. Stage Manager - Leah Gallmeyer
Set Designer - Virginia Berg
Set Apprentice - Grace Hoffman
Light Designer - Amanda Watson
Light Apprentice - Gavin Deane
Sound Designer - Peter Fish
Sound Apprentice - Joel Selig
Costume Designer - Tiffany Fowler
Costume Design Apprentice - Olivia Gallmeyer
Dramaturg - Isabella Sazak
Props Master - Annette Jareb
Hair/Makeup - Claibourne Reppert

There are always opportunities to help build sets, work on costumes, locate and fabricate props, and all the other sundry things that go into making each show spectacular. Drop by Tuesdays from 6pm – 10pm or Saturday from 10am – 2pm and we’ll put you to work! Can’t make it those days? Contact Scott at 434-977-4177x107 or email scottdunn@livearts.org for specific volunteer opportunities.