Coronado Playhouse invites the community to experience “The Mountain Song,” a folk musical by PigPen Theatre Co., that soars with imagination, humor and heart.
The musical is narrated by a talking mountain and infused with live music, shadow puppetry and unique characters.
At the heart of “The Mountain Song” is the story of a devoted father — a humble carpenter — who embarks on a quest to reunite with his mute daughter, Abigail. Having sent her away to learn sign language in the city, he toils for years to construct a wooden voice box so she might one day speak. But when a letter arrives announcing her wedding — without a location — he sets off with only a name, a direction, and relentless love to guide him.
What unfolds is a hero’s journey. From flying on a homemade raft-plane beside a wisecracking goose, to riding rivers on the back of a fish, to befriending a gentle giant named Emmit Jones and escaping a crow-hunting desert coyote, “The Mountain Song” weaves tall tales and truths into a tapestry of folklore and humanity.
The show will run from April 25 to May 18 at the Coronado Playhouse on Thursdays through Saturdays at 7 p.m., along with a matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Single tickets are $27 and discounts are availible for active-duty military, students and seniors. For more information contact the box office at (619) 435-4856 or email boxoffice@coronadoplayhouse.com.
