Penobscot Theatre opens with comedy ‘Picasso at Lapin Agile’ written by Steve Martin

BANGOR – “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” by famous actor and comedian Steve Martin, has opened the Penobscot Theatre Co. season. The play is being presented through Oct. 2.

Directed by Scott R.C. Levy, producing artistic director of the theater, the production features set and costumes by Lex Liang, lighting by Lynne Chase, and stars Matt Mullin as Picasso, and Gabriel Sigal as Einstein. Also featured in the cast are Adam Kuykendall, Kae Cooney, A.J. Mooney, Phil Price, Jim Pendergist, Allen Adams and Paul Rhyand. The play marks Levy’s Penobscot Theatre debut.

Written in 1995, “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” is Steve Martin’s first full-length play. Of the off-Broadway production, New York Newsday wrote, “Martin’s first play is a major treat.”

In the play, writer Martin plays fast and loose with fact, fame and fortune as he introduces Albert Einstein to Pablo Picasso. Over drinks, the two geniuses ponder the century’s achievements and prospects as well as more fanciful topics – all with Martin’s signature comedic twists.

The performance schedule is:

. Reduced price preview performance, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22.

. Opening night, 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23.

. 5 p.m. Sept. 24.

. 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 – forum with director and cast following performance.

. 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28.

. 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29.

. 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30

. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1.

. 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2.

Tickets range from $12 to $25 and may be purchased by visiting the box office at 131 Main St. or by calling 942-3333. The box office is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and beginning two hours before show time. Get more details at www.PenobscotTheatre.org.