YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN by Carol Kaufman Segal

     

    There is nothing like the joy of a wonderful musical with good performers, good music, and good for the whole family.  I am pleased to announce the opening of You're A Good Man, Charley Brown being presented by the Sierre Madre Playhouse outdoors at the Sierra Madre Memorial Park, located at 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA.  And isn't it wonderful to be able to watch  a musical in person rather than watching it on zoom?! 

    This lively musical is presented without a plot, but more like a comic strip, which is what makes it more fun to watch, relax, and enjoy.   A marvelous cast brings the comic characters to life.  They include Hamilton Davis Weaver as Charlie Brown, Mary Zastrow as Lucy,  Marcha Kia as Sally, Luke Sweeney as Schroeder, Alexander Mashikian as Snoopy, and Melvin Biteng as Linus. 

     One can't help but fall in love with each of the characters, who come alive by these wonderful actors who prove their talents as singers and dancers as well. You don't have to be a child to enjoy everything about this production.  

    The outdoor stage is perfect, the scenic design by Nick Santiago, and lighting design by Derek Jones.  All of the performers really look like children in costumes by Shon Leblanc and wig designs by Diahann McCrary.  The book, music. and lyrics are by Clark Gesner with additional music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, additional dialogue by Michael Mayer, produced and directed by Charistian Lebano, Associate Producer Gary Lam, Musical Director Sean Paxton, and Choreographer Palmer Davis.

     Seeing You're A Good Man, Charley Brown made  for a wonderful evening of entertainment with safety protocols that were in effect and will remain in effect throughout the run of the production. Seating is in socially distanced circles, six feet apart, to accommodate parties of two, four, or six.  This will primarily be lawn seating (please bring your own blankets), but there will also be circles designated for people who bring chairs.  A limited number of lawn chairs will also be available to rent. They will remain in effect throughout the run which will end Sunday, August 29.  All performances are at 7 PM Fridays through Sundays, dark on August 6 and August 23, with two additional runs Thursday August 12 and  Thursday August 26.

    Circles are now on sale and can be purchased at http://sierramadreplayhouse.org, or by calling 

(626) 355-4318.

    Sierra Madre Memorial Park is located at 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd,  Sierra Madre, CA 91024.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR FAMILYS

"Bonus!  August Sundays from 5:30-6:30 pm:  Family Craft Sundays at Memorial Park.  Join us for family-friendly crafting in the park before our Sunday performances (Aug. 8, 15, 22, and 29)!  All craft materials provided in partnership with Cal Poly Pomona's Center for Community Engagment."